Restoring Integra Type R interior, black exhaust

[Kittens11]

Hey guys so i just bought a new 97 acura intergra type R.

the car looks pretty good but needs some work. I was looking to see if any one new of any good places i could bring this thing to have the interior see some TLC, i am looking to have new carpeting put in all around and have a few other minor things done on interior as well as have the motor rebuilt. That is the big one no any good places in Calgary to have a rebuild done?

Another question i have is i noticed that when i get into the 5000 rpm mark the exhaust is producing a greyish black smoke. I am assuming this means i am burning oil? *I am not that worried as i was thinking it would need a rebuild anyway but is there any other solution that having it rebuilt, is there any chance having a engine fluch would help? I should probably just bring it down to a mechanic but thought i would ask anyway.

Thx Guys.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-1998-Acura-Integra-Type-R-W0QQAdIdZ135440663

[Kittens11]

*Flush*

[eglove]

take it to speedtech :thumbsup:

[Kittens11]

ya can they do all the interior stuff? i know they don't do rebuilds.

[eglove]

call them up and ask!

carpet is pretty easy though, you could do it yourself in an afternoon

[2EFNFAST]

Black smoke is usually fuel related (white is coolant, blue is oil....usually). Are you running really rich, or possibly some problem with your fuel setup?

For interiors, if you arn't going to do it yourself, I've had excellent luck with 'Cascade Vans' (google for address)

[jacky4566]

my guess is vtec timing. make sure buddy didnt screw with your dizzy or timing belt.
also have you been loosing large amounts of oil? it can be hard to tell if its black or blue smoke'

sweet ride though. just dont ruin that pretty JDM conversion. mine tried to makeout with a focus, lets just say things didnt end well.

[soloracer]

For the mechanical stuff take it to Option Import. Jim is the ex Acura tech there. He does all the work on my NSX and treats you great.

[Kittens11]

Option import looks like it might be a good choice and so does Cascade vans, thxs guys. Will option import be able to tell me if i will need a rebuild?

[pf0sh0]

yah they can ^^

[soloracer]

Originally posted by Kittens11
Option import looks like it might be a good choice and so does Cascade vans, thxs guys. Will option import be able to tell me if i will need a rebuild?

I have found Jim to be extremely honest and reasonable. He will tell you what needs to be done. For example a friend of mine thought he needed an expensive part for his RX7 but Jim took a look and figured he knew what the problem was and fixed it without needing the part. His shop is next to Shadow Tint on Macleod Trail - close to the Hooters.

[rc2002]

Refreshing the interior is not hard but it is time consuming. I would try to find someone who works in audio install to give you a hand. They dismantle interiors on a regular basis.

Instead of rebuilding the motor, I'd try to source a clean used one instead. I've never seen a rebuilt motor outlast one from the Honda factory.

I'd drive the car until the motor grenades before worrying about it.

[bjstare]

Originally posted by jacky4566
mine tried to makeout with a focus, lets just say things didnt end well.


Haha

[nj2Type-S]

nice looking ride; i love the jdm front bumper.

+1 for option import :thumbsup:

[shadowz]

+1 for what richard says drive the shit out of the motor before spending any money on rebuilding it. Secondly for the interior order replacement carpet and interior pieces from Acura

[FurryFragile]

Speedtech is pretty awesome, my bud had some work done a lil while ago. Very happy.

[mutsuraboshi]

i have a full itr interior if u dont wanna buy new from acura

[Kittens11]

Black or red? and i want a like new interior i already have a decent shape one now im looking for minty.

[eglove]

^ his is black

[Kittens11]

Well bit of an update, my dad and his buddy were looking at it today and were giving it some gas and it started to have some fluid come out of the back of the exhaust. The smoke is definitely more blue than anything. They are sure its not oil or gas they think it might be antifreeze. they were saying something about the head being warped any one else have any ideas as to what this could be?

[eglove]

look at the bottom of your oil cap, any condensation or white goopy stuff?

[Kittens11]

/\ i will have 2 check tomorrow eglove as the car is parked at a family friends a few blocks away.

Another question guys why do i have to unengage the ebrake to turn my car of? might be a noob question but my car wont turn of even if i remove my keys from the ignition with the ebrake on. Maybe something to do with alarm/starter? or maybe i am just an idiot lol.

[realazy]

It probably has a remote starter and it's in reservation mode. Take out the key, get out of the car and close the door. The car should automatically turn off, lock doors, and the alarm will arm.

If you don't want to set the remote starter, either release the hand brake or step on the brake to turn the car off.

[Kittens11]

lol it does thank you:)