My Car: Integra Type R

Car: 1995 JDM Honda Integra Type R

Chassis: DC2

Engine: B18C

Transmission: S80

Horsepower: 187 (1995-96) & 197 (1997-2000)

The DC2 Honda Integra Type R was produced between 1995 and 2000 and came in both 2 and 4 door models. All were 5 speed manual. More than just a tweaked B18C, the engine was fully re-worked with better valves, camshafts, stiffer valve springs and a red valve cover. Molybdenum-coated, high compression pistons and stronger-but-lighter connecting rods strengthened the internals. The intake valves were reshaped to be 12% lighter with a thinner stem and crown that reduced weight and improved flow. Stiffer valve springs were fitted to reduce the chance of float from the more aggressive camshafts.

The interior was partially stripped to reduce weight, and a pair of Recaro bucket seats fitted. The suspension was also upgraded with strut braces, stiffer bushings, sway bars and shock absorbers.

For more information on the Integra Type R, check out the Honda Workshop Manuals and Sales Brochures page

In 2006, Evo Magazine rated the DC2 Type R as its number 1 front wheel drive car ever; in 2009 they put it at #22 in their list of the top 100 driver's cars.

What an engine: 187bhp at 8000rpm, 8400rpm red line, scalp-prickling noise. And what a chassis. The Integra R is one of those rare cars that doesn’t have to sacrifice control for comfort. Its firmness keeps its sticky Bridgestone Potenzas planted to the tarmac but doesn’t allow sharp inputs to upset the body’s composure. And when you do breach the limit (intentionally or otherwise) the chassis stays with you rather than hanging you out to dry. Throw in steering with a surprising amount of weight and feel, and a deliciously short and precise gearshift, and it all adds up to something very special indeed. In a word: sensational.

Below are a few pictures of my 1995 Type R. I've owned this for over 4 years now and it has been a cheap, reliable and practical daily driver as well as enjoyabe track day car. It can even fit three mountain bikes in the back.

I have two sets of wheels for it, the 15 inch Enkei wheels in the photo on the left are fitted with semi-slicks for race days while the bronze 17 inch Advanti's are for every day use.

 

First on the list of modifications were a set of damper-adjustable Koni Yellow shock absorbers which are the same as the ones on my old XSi.

There are only basic mods so far: aftermarket exhaust, pod filter with alloy pipe, adjustable front camber kit etc. I also immediately changed the timing belt since the car had travelled over 100,000 kms.

It came with a JDM flare(in the passengers footwell pictured below). Customs are supposed to remove these when the car comes into the country, guess they forgot this one.

I've had the car on track a few times, and the car has performed really well. Even with regular trips past 8500rpm, the car hasn't missed a beat

 

 

This website has been gradually growing since I started it in early 2002. Originally I was simply documenting modifications and repairs to my car but I decided to publish it when I began to discover others were interested in the information. If you need help or have a how-to relating to Honda B series VTEC engines, or DA or DC2R Integras you can
email me.

While all care is taken to provide correct information, mistakes are occasionally made and I cannot be responsible for any damage that occurs to readers vehicles.