Jeff Brown's 98 Integra Type R (#801)

My 1998 Type R - #801

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History: I purchased my Type R (#801) in Columbus, Ohio in June of 1999. The car had 13K miles and was sold by an owner who also had a 97 Type R. I guess you can have too much of a good thing ;-)

Why the R?: I don't honestly believe there is a car I would more enjoy owning for around $20K. The automotive press may say it's lacks a little refinement, but I can assure you the engineers did it intentionally and I can certainly tolerate it. Sure, it's about as close to a race car as you're probably going to get from the factory (at least Honda), but it does do a fine job as a primary road vehicle too. Hatchback versatility, Honda reliability, and a HUGE fun factor make the R a very entertaining and enjoyable street car too. I'll concede it does lack some creature comforts (like A/C) and is a little noisy, which does make the R a little less than enjoyable on some occasions, but get this car out on the track and those complaints will quickly vanish. In fact you'll probably need someone to remove the HUGE smile from your face once you get out of the car. This car is simply that wonderful to drive at or near the limit. It's superbly balanced, has a strong flexible motor, excellent gearbox, massive brakes, nicely weighted, communicative steering, etc., etc. The car just works so masterfully that it really inspires you to push it harder and then rewards you with balanced, predictable handling even at the limit. Anyway, you can see that if you own an R, you can't just let it sit in your garage and collect dust. You HAVE to race it...at least a little!!!

For some photos of my car in ACTION click here

Below are the specs for the Type R (courtesy of the Integra Type R Club of America) and the modifications I performed to my GS legal SOLO II Type R. Enjoy!!!

Engine
Engine type	16-valve, DOHC inline 4-cylinder with VTEC
Horsepower	195@8000 RPM
Torque	130lbs-ft@7500 RPM
Displacement	110 cu in (1797 cc)
Compression ratio	10.6:1
Bore & Stroke	3.19 in x 3.43 in (81mm x 87.2mm)
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with cast iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy
Emission Control	3-way catalytic converter/EACV
Induction System	Programmed Fuel Injection(PGM-FI) with single-port intake manifold
Valvetrain	4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts driven by a single belt with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system
Ignition System	Electronic ignition with knock sensor

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Click here for more details on the fully balanced, hand assembled 195 hp engine which boasts one of the highest specific outputs (108.33 hp/liter) of any naturally aspirated motor sold in North America.

Body/Suspension/Chassis
Suspension F/R	Front: Independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bars Rear: Independent double wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock absorbers	Gas-pressurized with Honda Progressive Valve, front and rear
Steering type	Variable-assist power-assisted, rack-and-pinion with rotary-valve steering gear
Braking system	Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes ABS
Front discs	Ventilated 11.1in diameter, 0.83in rotor thickness
Rear discs	Solid 10.2in diameter, 0.35in rotor thickness
Wheels	6 x 15 cast-aluminum alloy
Tires	Bridgestone Potenza RE010 195/55 R15 (Street)
Stabilizer bars:	Front: Ball joint type, 0.94in diameter Rear: 0.87in diameter

Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase	101.2 in (2570 mm)
Track, front	58.3 in (1480 mm)
Track, rear	58.1 in (1475 mm)
Length	172.4 in (4380 mm)
Width	67.3 in (1710 mm)
Height	50.2 in (1275 mm)
Ground Clearance	4.5 in (115 mm)
Curb Weight	2595 lbs (1177 kg) - Mine weighed 2492 in auto-x trim at the Peru National Tour
Weight Distribution (%)	62/38 (front/rear)

Performance
0-60	6.2 sec (Motor Trend)
1/4 mile	14.8 sec at 96 mph (Motor Trend) also see My 1/4 Times
Skidpad	0.92g
60-0	121 ft.
Slalom	71.4 mph (Motor Trend)

Modifications (from Stock) perfomed to my Type R - all SCCA SOLO II GS Legal
Tires	Kumho V700 DOT Legal Race Tires 225/50/15 F, 205/50/15 R
Wheels	94 Mazda 929 Wheels - 15x6, 50mm offset, ~12lbs ea. (vs. 15lbs stock) - click here for details
Suspension	Stock (for now)....looking at rear adjustable shocks in the near future
Alignment	1/8" Toe Out (front & rear), all else stock
Brakes	ATE Superblue Brake Fluid, Russell SpeedBleeders
Ignition	Back to stock after replacing the Magnecor KV85 Ignition Wires with the OE wires
Air Filter	Comptech Uni Drop In Element
Oil	Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic
Restraint	Schroth Rallye 3 Race Harness
Appearance	Clear Turns, Minor Grill Modifications

Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to Jeff Brown

This page last updated March 27, 2001