My K20a Integra 5,000 Miles Later! Is a K Swap Still Worth It?

My K20 Swap Acura Integra Project has been one interesting journey. In today's video I talk about the pros and cons of owning my Integra for the first 5,000 miles of it's life. The challenges of the project and how we solved them. Thanks for watching and new uploads every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sundays!
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[@kylesmith7733]

The integra is probably my favorite of all your cars. It’s humble yet fun. Teggy team all the way!

[@hoagiebuiltgarage]

Agreed

[@chasemoorer708]

Same asf

[@wilgansonpharicien8395]

@@chasemoorer708 ¹¹

[@Rezzinage]

please dont call it a teggy.. -.- -your friendly integra owner :)

[@EV1LDC4Teggy]

@@Rezzinage Since 2003, I've owned 3 integras. Currently still have a 1996 RS and a 2006 RSX Type S. You don't speak for all of us. It's been a nickname for tegs for a long long time.

[@LazerLord10]

You're gonna have to talk me out of k-swapping my daily Fit. Talk about a sleeper, lol. You can literally sleep in it, too

[@rjshredder2377]

I want to K swap mine...when and if the wimpy 1.5 ever fails....

[@LazerLord10]

@@rjshredder2377 That's the problem. It will always keep working. Mine's a newer one with a *whopping* 130hp with DGI, but I just find the concept of a fast Fit to be entertaining.

[@ishansingh9633]

look up the spoon honda fit!

[@rjj00]

@@LazerLord10 You lose the Aircon unit if you K swap the new one

[@evole3820]

DO IT

[@TrinityLinkq]

NGL this integra series are the best because almost everyone has had a honda/integra and this gen is the best

[@Osprey1994]

Almost everyone?? They are impossible to find in the northeast. You don't see them on the road and you definitely don't see them for sale in any decent condition.

[@TrinityLinkq]

Im from so cal and had one for 5 yrs best car and most fun

[@gibbygarage2928]

Nah 2nd gen is the best

[@droptopp3479]

Lol truee, im from socal and you either started off with a civic or integra as a 1st car to buy and mod. Now i drive an rsx S and its dopee. Love kseries

[@TrinityLinkq]

@@gibbygarage2928 i like both but suspension sucked on 2nd gen

[@ChuiStrong]

I don't think Integras are deceiving anymore my man. The one's alive today, we know, are heavily modded.

[@Yotespecter]

I beg to differ sir my shitbox is not 😂

[@7a17re8]

I have one mint type r, 162k km manual😂

[@tylerholmquist9672]

Mine is heavily modified all n/a and tuned and only made 200 to the wheels with the b18c1. Going kswap from a civic si so we will see what happens when I build it

[@heggcy1519]

“It was a freakin fuse!” I feel that

[@claudedottin1312]

Hahaha

[@alexanderabreu5312]

This is facts 😂

[@xrxckyx9210]

Yup that happened to me. My cousin asked me if I can help him fix his durango 2012 he asked a mechanic what it could be and told him it was the fuel pump so he just asked me to replace the fuel pump so I said yes after removing everything from the bottom it was installed took all day turned it over and nothing started looking around checked all the fuses and one of them was blown and just payed around 8 bucks for a set where the fuse was in and it started what a day lol atleast he now has a new fuel pump also my fault for not checking before but man I based it off of the info my cousin gave me so oh well its working now

[@tscmoto3991]

prob the og smurf. was here when u built it, kinda sad we dont see it

[@sieve5]

The integra is my favorite of all of your cars. Best car of all time, the integra.

[@MrRourk]

My favorite as well.

[@dudeman7157]

Man I miss my 05 Type S. Nothing like revving it out to 8k, 3rd gear vtec yo!!!! Sweet Integra bro!

[@dpedd12]

I haven’t been watching you much in the last couple years. Glad to see you’re still thriving! I’m back though

[@AdilZaman87]

this is easily my favorite of all your cars! you did a great job with the setup, kudos!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Awesome video on the Integra! Thanks for the inspiration to make a channel David!

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

Love this car! Perfect stance, wheels, seats and a nice NA motor! Great combo!

[@notsure3535]

Your integra is dope asf. Def my favorite one. The color and your choice of mods are perfection in my opinion. Well done sir.

[@nl7412]

Hey David. Just wanted to say that I’m a big fan. Been watching since 17’. K20A buddies 👊🏽

[@just_indavidlitz324]

Thanks for bringing her back out. Just got mine together for the second time a month later someone crashed me. Got a hood and tall oem w brake light spoiler on it last weekend. Hopefully 2021 goes better.

[@derfel5677]

This is my favorite car. I have a 98 Integra LS and this car is my goal. Currently chasing a high fuel trim issue but I still love it.

[@ebonwestbrook5580]

Saving up to k20 swap my 87' accord hatchback lxi - once its awd - maybe get featured ?- that would be so cool ...stock a20a3 is meh

[@evilpeach2]

I have a 1988 Honda Accord Hatchback LX-i also and I agree.

[@petrolhead8851]

I just junked my 88 accord lx-I 4dr sedan that I bought off my boss for 150$ because it’s been sitting for 15yrs,I bought a new gas tank,new fuel pump relay but couldn’t find the fuel sending unit anywhere on the web for months so I said eff it Ima junk it

[@itsdannyboi9558]

I have a 88 sedan lx, carbed needs a head gasket and a whole bunch of issues fixed. Looks sick aff just sitting there tho🤠

[@petrolhead8851]

@@itsdannyboi9558 I have a brand new fuel pump for an 88 accord carb’d engine that I bought by mistake for my 88 accord that was fuel injected,I don’t need it and I will sell it to you for half the price I got it for

[@petrolhead8851]

@@evilpeach2 if you need a fuel tank I have a brand new one that I bought a month ago for the 88 accord I just junked,I’ll sell it to you for half the money I got it for

[@HondaStreetGarage]

Aye k is the way!

[@adamdesjarlais8183]

You mean the easy "I didn't wanna put thought into it, I just want easy power" way. Yeah its an awesome car though

[@adamdesjarlais8183]

People used to say b series is better than h series. But the k series rotating assembly is based off H/f series

[@kaybevang536]

My broke self will stick with B series but one day I will get K series

[@jdawgproductions8178]

Taking the time to refine the car is what makes it worth while in the end when all the pieces you collected make it better as a whole...have a turbskie k20/24 ek swap still working out kinks like making the bay cleaner and adjusting pedals along with making up my mind on purchasing an oil cooler

[@markwallace5274]

The integra has came so far from when you got it so clean now I love it

[@hemiheritage]

You must ve been grinding now a long time with this channel to have acquired 1.12 million subs👍👌

[@BboyMobster]

I love the wheel set up and stance of this car. I’m sure it’s a blast to drive.

[@2_2_4_3]

Extremely clean and properly done. . Sick!

[@lukeslater3469]

Even w all of those little issues. The Integ still looks & sounds REALLY GOOD😎👍🏻👍🏻.

[@Tonyk24]

Wow the integra looks so much better since the last time we seen it!

[@kronic6143]

Another amazing review. Thanks man!

[@zealinbarden3942]

good timing I was just thinking of buying an LS sedan and K20a swap it too So now i know it works thanks!

[@nashanthename1886]

Smurrf is the OG and will STAY the OG. I love every bit of it 🙏🏾

[@briana3695]

You cant never go wrong with a K series motor. They are Gems!

[@bujin5455]

I did my K20A del Sol about the same time you were doing yours, and my build has been rock solid. I daily mine, and I've taken it on multiple 2k mile road trips. No issues.

[@codylynch2469]

I have a del sol, how hard was the swap?

[@willybshreddn3794]

David you have built yourself an impressive fleet of cars for me personally I would still have to say BlueJZ is my old time favorite. Though a problem child she may be, she performs like a damn beast.and for me when it comes to car builds there's something about a car that is seriously capable but a little mental

[@DriveVersity]

From the 01 Integra, 01 Miata, 13 bmw 328, and my current 18 GTI, I would have to say my GTI is my favourite car so far! But the integra is a close second tied with the miata and the beamer last but the beamer was still awesome. Loved them all in their own way.

[@MrCrowley925]

You have something for everything Man and that’s awesome 👏🏻

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Sick swap. Always liked the Integra body style. All it needed was a faster motor. Back in the 90s it was one of the faster cars. 300 all motor HP is lovely.

[@vendetta911]

Still is Smurf. I love everything about it, and the fact it stood the test of time so well.

[@richmcdowell]

You and Hybrid did a kickass job on that teg. It looks like it's ready for a few laps at Road Atlanta.

[@bigridge717]

Blue JZ will always have my heart. But this thing is absolutely incredible, Integras are by far my favorite car design of our generation.

[@joelfuentes5148]

The only thing that I love on the older engines is the turbo manifold/headers sitting on front of the engine. Nice for looks, and maintenance in my opinion.

[@ryannoffke9824]

As a former teggy owner I’m gonna have to say your integra is my favorite. Smurf is close in 2nd

[@DamfinoMR2]

Love the wheel and tire setup so much. Small wheel meaty tire gang!

[@13THPR0PH37]

Love your vids and reviews and I’m glad to see that the Acura is doing awesome. That being said...it’s time to up your game and get a GoPro for a cool cockpit panoramic view that way you have more than one inside shot. Know what I mean? Keep up the great work! 🤓

[@brianrangelsgarage5358]

My dad and I want to do they swap like that You are a true inspiration

[@Seikers]

Kswapping an Integra is definitely the move. I just put in a built B series into my Integra but the K is definitely a better platform.

[@jamesalmeida4979]

I love everything about your Integra nice job been watching your channel for a long time keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍 👌

[@travisbennett4620]

I have followed and watched your content for years! However, that was on another account that I got locked out of and haven’t had any luck getting back in it, anyways, you asked what was our Favorite car of yours over the years? Well…I’m going to go with this one, which is extremely strange for me to say considering I’m a mustang guy! But with this…it’s the nostalgia about it for me, I see this and I think back to 2001/02 where it all started for me, fast and furious had just came out, the local cruising scene had went crazy, Hondas was everywhere!! Man what I’d give to go back and live those Friday and Saturday nights again!! Thank you for building this car and bringing those memories back for me, even tho this video is 2+ years old at this time or more!

[@Redclaw340]

I this vid has been awhile....6 years ago I bought a crashed up 2000 gs auto....my car still has the original engine but has been used as a fwd drift car. There is a long running posy on team integra forums I have been writing. Glad to see your car turned out. Wond if you still have it? Great video..terrible luck!

[@aaronpratt89]

I have been waiting for this video! I remember watching the swap video and the down falls of you trying to get home, then I was like, where’d the integra go? Lol.

[@milk7360]

You actually inspired me to work on the LS Integra that was sitting in my backyard for almost two years. Thing is ripping on the road today after all the leaks were sorted out and other coolant issues. Some proper suspension mods later and it is becoming exactly what you intended for your integra to be back in the day

[@juliandolores-perez1509]

Would you ever consider doing lsvtec?

[@milk7360]

@@juliandolores-perez1509 I have a b20b in it now and do think about getting a VTEC head

[@slow3.750]

Been watching since you got smurf, so gotta say smurf hands down. I've loved to see the transformation over the years, and its also the reason I got my 2013 5 years ago. but I've loved all the project cars you've had on the channel, so keep up the great content David 👌

[@ageofconner]

The Teggy is my favorite. Its just so clean.

[@jordanknoll2864]

Man... I'm so envious! But damn!!! Some really awesome rides.

[@AndyTheZhang]

Where my Honda bros at

[@nl7412]

👊🏽

[@GaragebuiltOriginal]

DA kid here.

[@jeremysantos4753]

Base dc5 slow boi here😔

[@_Keir]

95 CD7... if accords count, lol

[@x83_t76Y]

91 ef

[@coryalansmith]

I have a soft spot for the 240, it's just so good looking. But I like the Integra, you did a great job with it and it just seems like an awesome car. Like with any Honda 4 banger, at the end of the day the owership experience can be summed up by saying, "it's a honda (as long as you service the timing belt)."

[@timbaker5406]

Wow you give me so much hope bro I got an auto ls and I wanna completely convert it, it's just so nice to see that it can be done so clean .

[@ogjiggajuiceyt319]

Any updates?

[@itts_brenda7069]

That integra niceee. I have a 1994 and it’s still running till this day :)

[@Fee.1]

Your 240 will always be my favorite because I watched you start off with that car so it just hits different

[@tegnando2697]

Just picked up my K20A2 the other day and out of all your car's of course the Teg. Teg Life 🤙🏼🔥

[@Vgk36]

Nice to see a tegy get sum well deserved HP !! LOVE THE CAR

[@stevenhinkle6957]

All 4 wheel bearings that went out at relatively the same time sounds like that car was sitting for a loooooong time before you got it !

[@CouchMan88]

When I did my suspension I just replaced all 4 wheel bearings at the same time. They seemed fine but they were stock with probably over 200k miles on them. It was just a matter of time until one or more failed. Plus they are not that expensive. Worth it.

[@stevenhinkle6957]

@@CouchMan88 I guess I could see doing it that way but man that's a lot of labor if you press in the bearings yourself. In my experience, Civic / Integra wheel bearings are completely random for when they go bad. My current daily has 280,000 with service records dating back to when it was new. I had one wheel bearing go bad at 230,000 but the rest are still rolling just fine. My previous daily had 385,000 with somewhat complete records. None of which showed a wheel bearing replacement and I never had a wheel bearing go bad on that car for the 160,000 I owned it. All in all, I've owned eight different Civics and Integras and probably put well over 1.5 million miles combined on them. I only replace wheel bearings as they go bad and I've only had to do two bearings total for all eight cars I've owned.

[@CouchMan88]

@@stevenhinkle6957 Personally I have never had a wheel bearing go out on any of my Honda’s but since I was already in the process of completely rebuilding the suspension I figured it was a good time to do it. Plus my stepdad had a press at his house so it was not to bad with that. Mine were not coming out without a press. I just wanted everything to be new on the suspension so at least I know I won’t have any problems with it. Just decided to do it all in one big project. Better to do it while I had it all apart then redo just a bearing later. I went with Koyo for the front since that is what Honda will give if you get them from the dealer.

[@k1er4n544]

The integra is such a understated nice looking coupe always liked them

[@aaronfassbinder2204]

Nice teg man! I had my k20a DC2 on the Dyno in Des Moines. The guys said they knew you and sent you a video of it! Lol

[@canyouopopop3012]

i love those seats!!!

[@mattsk8s543]

I got a gsr with a ls 😌since u started like that gives me a bigger picture how mine can turn out!!! Hahah thank u

[@stylerunner2959]

This Integra is pure love 🥰

[@tylerholmquist9672]

I love the way the idle sounds on this

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Should you Kswap? The answer is always YES.

[@Bellgrande]

Love the vids about just your cars and stuff

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

The K20 is amazing. You haven’t lived until you’ve driven a well set up Honda!

[@shawn396hoss]

In my Integra I have been rear ended 3 times, one was a civic, the other 2 were f150s , two different ones, and I've been backed into 3 times, all bye the same rsx, on 3 occasions

[@sieve5]

LOL DUDE!!?! THREE TIMES??? You gotta tell me more! DO you know that guy??

[@shawn396hoss]

@@sieve5 yeah he is a buddy, and he gets a little impatient when parking XD

[@RCXDerp]

@@shawn396hoss Those people are trouble haha can't let them have nice cars

[@Ehren1337]

stop slamming on brakes.

[@shawn396hoss]

@@Ehren1337 that's the thing, one was totally my fault , but both the f150s were at fault , one was stopped at a stop sign 15 feet behind where I was stopped in traffic then his drunk ass went and drove right into me. The second one was at a red light, we were stopped already ,then the light turns green ,and the idiot drives into me before my stock ass Integra could get moving XD, with the civic I was flat towing a friend with way too short of a chain .

[@automotiverhapsody]

Turned out so nice

[@drinny23la4]

I always wanted an Integra but ended with an Acura RSX lol. Love the car it's fun to drive & I am very happy with the RSX the interior is just perfect the way it is from factory (cloth) currently has 262,xxx miles on its original trans & motor.

[@nlsdrf1290]

The rsx is an integra

[@drinny23la4]

@Nls Drf yeah I know that it's the replacement of the Integra it got its name RSX now there is a name Integra on the new model that they just came put with. I do agree with you tho but it's not really an Integra.

[@JerryNeutron]

This actually shows me how important chassis choice is and that new(er) engine/trans =/ new car

[@ALYangRSX]

I love this integra man. Probably my favorite builds because.... unlike your mustang and your 240, this is very achievable with it being a lower budget build.

[@danstrunk1123]

K20A FTW.... Owned a K20A swapped DC2 for 13 years....snapped the original swap axle (Hasport stage 1) sheared in half....car is super torquey...driveshaftshop axles fixed that issue. Only difficulty I have had since is stripped gears. Side note the Bridgestone RE71R is an amazing tire for our setup. Happy Driving

[@christapia9495]

I have a stock k20z1 on my 05 rsx-s & its a blast every time I get on it even at its stock form I can only imagine on a lighter chassis with mods!

[@droptopp3479]

Yoo same here lol, rsx S is a blast and i hve owned GSR, Prelude SH, and Em1 si. Def dc5 tkes it with the kseries but the others are still dope in their own ways with different engines

[@sdi1111]

Hi, I live in Australia and bought my DC2 JDM Integra Type R with full body kit (Production No. 0101) in the year 2000. Now, 24 years later, there is still a feeling of exciting apprehension when I get into the seat. It is fully stock and has just clocked 320,000Kms. (200,000miles) Championship White. I rev it to 9,000 rpm often, and have never touched the motor. It's the greatest car of all.

[@AyoBrandoh]

Current doing my first motor swap, putting together a k24/20 frank and dropping it in my civic coupe, was glad you still think its worth it 😂

[@Mr.Rogers91]

There is something about 4 banger NA Light weight cars that are a blast to drive around. I’ve had 32 cars over the last 15 years and the one thing I haven’t done is a big diesel which is next for me. Love the Tegra looks real slick

[@robreeto]

Youre not the only one that locked your keys inside your running integra, i did the same thing in my integra when i had one, thank god for power windows letting my roll down then window to get the door open lol

[@90boiler]

It must get around 5.7 to 60mph if you get a good traction. Maybe even faster. Lovely setup, tried one with K-tuned shifter

[@pedroramos4718]

For me the Integra and the 240sx is my favorite ones but for reliability point I need to go with the Integra ehehe I have one civic and I really love the Honda reliability (without crazy modifications) after almost 4 years never let me down on my daily usage or even on my nurburgring and holidays trips ehehe congrats for this amazing car 👍

[@davidgubser2280]

You have a great fleet david! But when I think of TDIB, it's not even close, smurfs is just iconic

[@mattsmith9262]

The integra is by far my favorite one of your cars David! I have a 2000 integra myself and I love it!

[@ifyoudobutdont9774]

Take car of her my friend

[@mattsmith9262]

@@ifyoudobutdont9774 absolutely! I take crazy good care of her she is my precious lol

[@Honda_sev]

My fave is the integra. I'm building a CRX currently and I do have plans to Kswap in the future.

[@matthewsmith1909]

My favorite is the 240sx because it's always been one of my dream cars. I own one that is a big project. I daily an 07 Civic Si with the K20Z3. Awesome car. A K series that revs to almost 9k is one of the great engines, imo.

[@VictorSchofield]

Glad the integgy is fixed- for now! ☻

[@Serpentis666]

This is a perfect build!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ambidexstress]

This swap looks good

[@hegeliandetective1034]

Thank you dude!

[@LuciferMediaVideography]

I also have a dc2. With a k20a2. And I love it! Best swap for all motor Honda’s.

[@chaseteter]

This is a constant day dream of mine. I’ve got a a b20 vtec in my DB8 but I want more....

[@Aisuuh]

That is one gorgeous Integra.

[@123456qw6]

Teggy hands down I had a 94, 6years ago and even tho it gave me so much problems I loved it and still miss that car.

[@89emeza]

Love this, love that car. I hope to keep my b18 alive forever but if not.. God willing, it will be a k swap!

[@Riordan2]

I own a pretty much stock 06 civic si with the k20z3 engine. Not super fast but it is the most fun I've ever had owning a car.

[@Gunmaker55]

Smurf gotta be my favorite that car is like a person now to da real loyal subs if uk then uk

[@danieljerke980]

i've done that axle thing once. the little ring clip was bent a little and allowed the axle to pop out and ruin the end part just like yours. almost late to work. fun stuff

[@KE-go5eg]

Dude I love how I can laugh at yourself .i teach my kids that don’t sweat the small stuff . Anyway nice vid

[@KE-go5eg]

How you can laugh

[@justinray662]

smurf, I love how far you've taken that car

[@justinelkins5465]

Love the integra pretty much my favorite build out of all! Can’t wait for the other build to be released. Only the real ones know