We drive the first DOHC VTEC Honda. Neo Classic Integra XSI DA6 Review in Yokohama | JDM Masters

In this episode of JDM Masters, we are reviewing a very rare and clean Honda classic car which is Honda Integra XSI DA6.
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[@MrDarkD96]

Soo clean 👍🏻😭 I need to say 80s and 90s cars better then now!They are real jdm cars.

[@johnconnor7501]

As I get older I am going to try out old manual hondas😃. They should be cheap and fun.

[@andywu8558]

Dark D92 . 8 years ago this car needs a big turbo.

[@philipcooper8297]

Sure, except of the safety standards, fuel economy and performance.

[@shakethaspot6301]

I see what you mean and I do get it. It was a different time in automotive history and I’m appreciating these JDM cars more all the time. 🔰🦾

[@louiscrespo1280]

Philip Cooper you say that but I get an average of 46 mpg from my 96 civic

[@mikefedele4521]

I've owned and currently own da's been driving them since I was 17....I'm in my 40's now😉

[@sphexly6169]

wish i still had mine, B16A Swap with JDM 1 piece headlight ahhhh man

[@mikefedele4521]

@@sphexly6169 I know what you mean.... I just can't part with mine. I am always on the hunt for parts to keep mine going.

[@wackomanx]

The first vehicle I bought was a 1992 Integra GSR. I had the exterior resprayed the OEM Aztec Green Pearl. Someone backed their truck into the rear quarter panel while I was at the bank one day. The damage was repaired, but there was an area between the body and the hatch which would leak. One day it ended up raining extremely hard and water leaked onto the ECU and ruined it. I just couldn't stand the idea of the car being damaged. I ended up finding a second GSR in the same color for sale and bought it because it was as clean as the Integra in this video. The car was 99% stock. The previous owner swapped out the OEM wheels for 99-00 Civic Si wheels. It had working cruise control and cold A/C. I ended up selling it and the person that bought it rear ended a SUV. They are still my favorite cars I have ever owned.

[@silverturd4421]

wackomanx: I owned a 1995 GSR the same color. Great cars!

[@Vgk36]

I had 2 . One black one and one red one . Wish I still had either one . So sad they are almost impossible to find in a super clean condition.

[@idarc50xx21]

So glad you started this channel , proper car reviews with proper car knowledge from a presenter that has actually done a lot in the vehicle industry over the years . I can see this channel going far

[@alexmartinez280]

Amazing reviewer, wow. This man has a bright future in auto reviewing. Real car guy with genuine car knowledge and enthusiasm to share with car enthusiasts. A+

[@xORLOCKx]

The second car I ever owned. I was 17. It was a 91 DA GSR (USDM) with the b17a in it. It was super super clean. So well balanced. I had the 2000 civic SI wheels on it. Skunk 2 intake manifold and header/exhaust. Had the Apexi AFR tuner/VTEC controller on it. TEIN springs with brand new GSR shocks. It was perfect. I traded it for a BMW and regret it to this day. I hope one day I can find one that clean and restore it. The most underrated 90s Honda ever. I hope it stays underrated so they don't get ragged out and price gouged before I can get another one. Oh and it was white... beautiful car. My first love. It was as clean as the car in this video. Getting bummed out right now because I got rid of it. DA over DC all day every day.

[@blue_lancer_es]

Usdm gsr were only 92.5 and 93 model years.

[@RacingChai]

This Integra is so beautiful. And the engine, when vtec engages😍😍😍

[@superfast30]

Man! Does this bring back memories. A buddy of mine owned of these back in the mid 90's. It the car i learned to drive manual and the vtec crossover was bliss. The first to second shifts were violent! They were very rare in the US and Canada and featured a 1.7 litre unit! These were Honda's golden years!

[@pcostyle11]

Yup there is another model with a b17 or it might be the usdm version not sure about it !!

[@kaybevang536]

@@pcostyle11 The 92-93 GSR B17A variants is exclusive to North America not sure about Canada tho

[@xxdjsolomanxx]

@@pcostyle11 The one with the B17 is the USDM 92-93 Integra GS-R. It was Vtec. The other usdm models of the DA were non Vtec B18A1's

[@AeonicArtsYoutube]

Very very nice. I enjoyed this episode. I swear I saw this on the Goo-Net a little while ago on the white Rays. Here's my DA story: I bought my best friend's DA-9 and owned it for about a year, which I drove spiritually, and loved eternally. On valentines of early 2019 I crashed it into a raised bank with my girlfriend by my side on a very misleading corner I've never driven through, which messed the engine and chassis frame and caused overheating. We were fine, but someone helped pull us out. we were a close 10min from Pakiri Beach, on the coast of the North Island New Zealand. My subframe was twisted, radiator damaged. I managed to have my last drive with it, stopping it it every few minutes to let the overheating settle. When we got to the beach we called a towtruck and went for an epic swim on that hot day. My close buddy who I bought my DA9 from bought a black stripped out DA-6 with tuned b16a. I drove it. It was an impressive car to drive. That DA-6 felt almost deadly. I believe we almost died a few times in it. Was it worth it. Probably. My favourite integra models would definitely be the DA6/DA8/DA9 . After that it is the DB 4door Integra .

[@dartology]

Fantastic enthusiasm from the presenter. Really capture the joy I feel when looking at time capsule cars like this!!

[@WildPomStudios]

Great part of Honda and Automotive history! Great series guys! As the owner of a mint 1991 Honda CR-X and soon 1991 Honda Beat I greatly appreciate you sharing these awesome cars with us all! Looking forward to your next video!

[@NOTHING-wb2ds]

YEAHH, I THİNK YOU CAN CRX AND CRZ TOGETHER MAKE THE VİDEO IN HİSTORY,JDM MASTER,WE BELIAVE YOU

[@chuckthompson1459]

A Beat?!?!, you are a lucky guy sir. Cheers!

[@ChrisSadowski]

This was a super cool video to watch, I have a 92 DA that I’ve converted to right hand drive and put a K series engine in it, absolutely love these cars. I’ve had 5 since I was 17! My current one for 5 year now

[@kaybevang536]

I have a Stock 91 DA9 GS with a original LS motor OBD0 it’s slow asf but it’s a daily not a race car but i be killing EP3 SI guys tho with just the LS motor along with a stage 1 Clutch with LS Tranny 😂 and it’s the sorry eBay clutch - didn’t know you where here

[@enriquealvarez4702]

Love it. I have 17 years with mine.

[@MrOvlov02]

u cool

[@johnconnor7501]

What kind of car do U have?

[@enriquealvarez4702]

1990 Acura Integra gs

[@tomatoknuckles]

My god that's probably the cleanest DA iv ever seen absolute beaut👌 i had one of them spoon vtec controllers in my old eg9 loved how it changed the tone of the car.

[@Pube83]

Tomatoknuckles Except that water filled drivers side taillight (around the 50 second mark).

[@ChrisSadowski]

In America our DA’s only have the top glove box also, I had no clue the Japanese models had a secondary until I got my RHD clip, super cool

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

ChrisSadowski Australia got both also

[@nissan6541]

And not to mention automatic climate control! I’ve never seen a JDM Integra in real life yet, but man they’re cool.

[@Donrettep]

I miss that late 80s / early 90s Honda vibe, I used to have a Concerto with D16Z2, most reliable car I ever had , 340k kilometers done and can truly say interior looks almost as good as here, what a quality product. Or maybe because it was previously owned by old folk and well maintained... Also drove 3rg gen Preludes and 4th gen Civics a lot, its just something special about them, handling, shifting, throttle response its just lovely.

[@JasonMcMullen]

Honda nailed the sound from the very first DOHC VTEC, sounds so good

[@johnconnor7501]

Also good video. The commentator is very smart and Luke seems like a cool friendly car guy. Thanks 🙏

[@khannafi1998]

"4:30" Photo taken from Bangladesh. Proud to see the JDM car community of Bangladesh making huge progress on the JDM culture. 🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@johnconnor7501]

Reminds me to my cb7 accord 93. Loved that car the low sitting position, huge visibility from large windshield , solid seat, door. Squear-ry interior. Miss that car

[@jdmdc2integ]

I'm so happy with how it came out. Great work guys!! Love it, keep up the good videos

[@emmyjasin]

ah its the owner. congratz dude. that car is so clean.

[@natas915]

Subbed to you on here YT in hopes that you publish videos of the work you're doing on the XSI. I also own a XSI here in Texas.

[@JDMknowledge]

I miss my 92 XSI. Should have never sold it 8 years ago.

[@JDMknowledge]

I do prefer the separate pan style exhaust though.

[@baddestburrito]

Ohhhhh, man. The regret is real...

[@AnDrEw122100]

I miss my integra I had a 95 gsr . Such a fun little car .

[@cestjem6159]

I'm in love with this channel, keep up the hard work!

[@sihatch93]

This is my favorite generation of Integra.

[@Alexmuchacho916]

SO SO SO GLAD someone is doing another review of a DA (DA6/DA9/DB2) cause this car is DEFINITELY under appreciated. Also think its funny that even in Japan where they get all the "good stuff" that the DA6 suffers from the worn tail light gaskets like the USDM DA9s/DB2s haha

[@jeffreycollins473]

Detroit Muscle makes a great aftermarket taillight gaskets. They sell them on Ebay for around $20.00. The Honda gaskets are sold out & discontinued

[@Alexmuchacho916]

@@jeffreycollins473 yeah i heard. I heard you can find some oem gaskets on ebay but sounds sketch. Glad mine doesnt have that issue. However the window cowl issue was a real bitch lmao

[@jeffreycollins473]

@@Alexmuchacho916 I've used the Detroit Muscle tail light gaskets on a few of my cars. They are thicker than OEM and made of a better & firmer material.

[@WisconsinEric]

My little Brother swapped a XSi B16A engine into his '90 Si back in 2000, long before the first Fast and Furious movie hit the theaters. In 2004 I had a '92 Integra GSR and I had King Motorsports(the Mugen dealer) swap in a brand new 0mi B18C5 for the factory B17A1. We used a Mugen Gymkhana-spec 4-2-1 exhaust manifold to avoid having to cut the front crossmember. Second gen Civics/CRX's and second gen Integra's are my favorite cars ever built at any price

[@47samuraironin]

Makes me nostalgic for my 1992 model. Late 80s to early 90’s was the beginning of the Honda performance street car golden era. Maybe Acura can remake the Integra into a performance Hybrid. A mini NSX internally but with a modernized Integra shell. A performance carpool racer ;) for Gen X group who own Teslas now.

[@l337l0gan]

I'm subscribed! This channel will blow up very very soon. Mark my words. Great quality content. Good luck and congrats!

[@natas915]

I bought a 90 XSI and had it shipped to Texas. Envious of his trunk as the owner before me CUT the plastic molding where the trunk lid sits. This is a truly beautiful car though. The XSI is my 5th DA. I currently have 2 others in my stable, 1 is a parts car that I'm currently stripping.

[@krayzie505]

I wish I never sold my 92 GSR

[@araybeezy1653]

I own a '98 USDM GSR and this is one of my dream cars (especially as this one is based on a CRX and I prefer my EF/CRX over DC2 for the way it feels to drive!!)

[@wpch1]

I own a fully stock 98 usdm as well . Milano red . Great car 🚗

[@araybeezy1653]

@@wpch1 my brother has a 94 gsr that came milano red from the factory but was resprayed a darker color unfortunately. My 98 gsr is nighthawk black pearl and is stock. My bros car is stanced on bc coils with engine bolt ons and hondata. Love these golden era honda and acura

[@nissan6541]

Man one of my dream cars. I’ve owned a 1992 GS 2 door, and a 1993 RS 2 door. 92-93 GSR Teggies are just about impossible to find anymore here in the States, and when you do find one, they’re either clapped out on their last legs, or they’re nice shape and freaking expensive.

[@jose-xb3mm]

This exact car is for sale in Texas right now.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Ill tell you those TEs make such a difference on anything they’re mounting on. What a beautiful vehicle. I’m missing my 89 CRX a lot after this 😢

[@beyazzenci2515]

In this car u can feel everything like voice, gas response and real feeling of car.

[@208SledHead]

One of my top 5 favorite Honda's ever made. I absolutely LOVE the DA Integra

[@nfspeedy2]

Hi Captain Bradford First thank you so much for your engagement to bring us to the JDM car culture. There are so much details in your videos I always wanted to know about JDM cars. I own a Civic EK4 and EK9. I would really love to see some more reviews about JDM B16 cars like EF9, EG6, EK4 and of course your EK9. By the way you wrote in this video the Integra DA6 has 56.9 Nm/7300 rpm. I think you mean 156.9 Nm. Which music is that start playing at 0:14 ? Thank you and best regards from Germany! Peace out. Oliver

[@redeyerob2176]

My mum had nearly the exact same car, a DA xsi in black back in the middle of the 90's, this car along with her previous car which was a two tone black and red K10 march turbo were the reason i love japanese cars to this day, we were very lucky to get these cars in ireland back in the day as we also drive on the left

[@30minforasn]

Always will have love for these integra. Had a 92 Ls purple one. 16 yrs ago for my first car when i was 16.

[@ernestod5533]

I remember my first DA9 . It was the best car ever

[@mkyalvrz7860]

Hopefully you can make a video like this for the 180sx in the future, great video 👍

[@georgecostanza2695]

We never got climate controls like that on Integras over here!

[@kevinlee9079]

Usually Japanese keep the best products to themselves, especially during that era...even JDM Corollas got auto climate control, AWD, better paint finish and seat fabrics etc in the 1980s

[@andrewdmitri5821]

My first car was a 90 integra gs when I was in high school. Was a Canadian model(I live in America) and I absolutely loved it. It’s a shame most of them now are trashed by kids or just by neglect

[@howardahhon7600]

WOW!!! Can't wait to see more awesome JDM car reviews!!!.... =D

[@albertomtz.3115]

Those cars are really exceptional, i have one and i love it!

[@John-ds3kj]

Love your videos! If you ever find yourself in Ireland we have an all original kp61 starlet with 60k km on it . We also have an r33 gtr that is near stock

[@gumonmyshu]

I just gave away my DA9. 29 years old, engine is still sound with 287K miles on the ODO. Love this body design, I will find another one in the future.

[@cheeseburguhgaming9581]

we also cant forget the b17 engine that gave us in america the experience of Vtec in the 92 integra GSR

[@gokinnation1034]

damn this is one sick and rare DA6! even though I love DC2 to death, this one is right up there if not better!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Wow this car is cool. The one thing I like about new cars is their air bags

[@berkesezginer7704]

You guys never cease to amaze with your unique content, amazing work

[@SeanxSkillZ]

I have a 1992 DB2 GS-R with a B17A1 it would be awesome to see a review on one of these they were an export only car only 5000 were made

[@20gcruz]

I have a 93db2 white frost #746 I believe and currently has 370k on original motor 👍🏽

[@SeanxSkillZ]

20gcruz nice mine gs-r is the milano red and it’s #484 with 276km on it’s original motor aswell

[@mitchellsavage313]

All I own is jdm 90's cars love them

[@djmuzerati432]

In my time owning Da Xsi Integras (in New Zealand they were very common) I only came across 1 Rsi and yes it was like a rally edition wind up windows no ac very light alot of the xsi models also had sun roofs which I noticed this 1 didn't.Only having 51k kms on the clock this car is a real gem Awesome vid you have a new Sub!!

[@prodsolow5542]

fellow new zealander ay! might be getting a 91 da8 this weekend. parts seem to be quite hard to find for it though which is my only concern

[@juansarmiento6754]

Thank you for the content and sharing all your knowledge. What a beautiful car in amazing condition. Your passion shows thru

[@cartmanshome]

great video. i had a 89 crx si, brother had a crx sir, and dad had a crx sir with a b18c in it. had to sell them because we moved countries. miss those cars.

[@karriemsodfbt]

Used to have a DA frame integra.... it was the car that bought me into the scene... i miss that car

[@wackomanx]

I used to own an Aztec Green Pearl DB2 Integra that was just as clean as this. I ended up changing the three piece headlights for the one piece headlights. I loved how the side moldings on the front fenders read VTEC instead of DOHC and came paint matched. The B17A1 had a unique sound. I sure miss that car.

[@kasuraga]

it's genuinely a shame that there hasn't been a single modern game that has this car. It's such a classic. The very first vtec powered honda car

[@dc4vato715]

I was never really liked the da integra but this is practically the first time ive seen one this clean and i LOVE it

[@emmyjasin]

really mindblowing on how clean it is. hey howcome u never make a review about eg6

[@8regi8]

Dude... your knowledge about JDM cars its just amazing

[@MyGorilla1]

From France with passion and respect ✌🏼⚜️🇨🇵😎 Personal point of view, i would have gone with different rims, and exhaust. Too loud for a kinda sedan style drive. And for the rims i would choose some SSR mesh or Enkeï mesh style to make it more mature Toyota Crown style sedan.

[@yellowrice1453]

Now that is how you do a proper review. Man this is one clean mint DA as is. I wish mine was as clean even tho I’m going for a race setup. It was my first car. Ive had and still do Have many cars. But my first car will never be sold. There was so many options I didn’t even know of like the electric climate control! And the lower glove box. As for cup holders I can’t recall but I think they do have the armrest style that when opens had cup holders. Unless it was just a additional compartment. If I had his DA I’d never want to drive it in fear of something happening to it.

[@alex01926]

What a unit.... very fine example. Wow just wow

[@dxz3]

looks so sick with the TE’s

[@777ElZorro]

Never clicked a video so fast before! Love the way you review cars. Luke if you see this comment, thanks for letting these guys review your car man! It’s clean and I now appreciate DAs lol

[@jdmdc2integ]

I was really excited to let the world see "the less desirable Integra" and hopefully have a little fun in the process!

[@fatboydrop]

This is an outstanding channel!

[@goneglord420]

100% beautiful car! I wish i had that interior in mine.

[@joshuayammer1994]

What he said about the west coast is kinda true but Florida is a huge hotspot for rare cars in general. All my cars are Florida kept and near perfect.

[@matthernandez210]

Love the Da6/Da9! Have a 90GS myself I’ve had for 5years what a great car. You guys are correct it is just a raw feeling behind the wheel

[@nakiwoo4586]

Just found this channel, Bruh KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@patrickhutapea6972]

Really love the grille-less feat, easily one of the most iconic design cue from 80s/90s. Well done Tesla for preserving it on your models ;)

[@selektor2567]

The K series (k20, k23, k24) was reversed for better emissions and thermal efficiency. Having the exhaust manifold on the inside with the intake runners on the outside allowed the catalytic converter to heat up quicker. I imagine this also isolated the heat in the engine keeping intake temperatures down.

[@paologarcia8541]

I'm a huge fan of your work JDM Masters! Please please please can you do episodes on the: Mitsubishi FTO Version R 1997 - 2000 in Manual AND Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo 1996 - 2000 Please bring awareness to the world for these underrated gems by Mitsubishi.

[@thedistance8843]

Awesome channel and great content. Thank you for starting this channel. Also I think the crx sir was probably the first vehicle to use the DOHC B16A vtec engine then it was the integra DA and so forth.

[@thedistance8843]

.... you know what then again I think you might actually be right since DA's started coming out in 89 which was around the same year Crxs came out. The 88 crx i believe had the dohc zc and the b16 started coming out in 89. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

The Distance no your wrong. The 1989 integra was the first car to use the B16A engine

[@GlizzyAssassin]

I love my DA9 Integra. I saved it off a wrecker trailer with no doors, interior, fenders, top of the engine, ect. Fixed it all up completely, drove it for three weeks, and put it in my storage garage for the winter. I left for a weekend to go help out a friend during a snowstorm. When I came back I found the garage roof collapsed destroying my beloved integra. One day I'll fix up another one. One day...

[@andrewjohnson7960]

Keep the videos up that is so god damn rare what is this worth having just under 32,000 miles ! Mint ? Ive always wanted an ek9 ef9 or a DC2 but if i had the money id buy this mint DA6 👌🏻😎

[@mcximus]

I had an acura Integra GSR in the states. Love that car

[@shareewanakore2122]

Cool vid bro makes me feel like i got a super car in my shed. 89 xsi 31 year old vtec still screaming 2020

[@mroberts4847]

I recently picked up a 91 with the factory b18 and I only paid 150 bucks for this car I did zero to it and I have put 5k on this car already I freaking love it 28 mpg and it runs great iam a Honda fan now

[@StradaleF430]

I had a DA back in the day with a B16A Turbo In it. I miss it.

[@Sam-vn9jm]

I'm sure many people here have owned a VTEC Integra or Civic in their adolescence. Best entry-level boy racers

[@MishaNasledov]

The engine rotates counter-clockwise to simplify the transmission. The engine ends up rotating the same direction as the wheels rotate when going forward. There is no need to have a mechanism to reverse this (other than for reverse).

[@JonathanGarcia-uw9cz]

When that guy was talking in being their was a r35 just in the back their and that Integra reminds me of mine I had a 92 Acura Integra GSR I loved that car and I miss it everyday

[@johnconnor7501]

What happened to your Integra?

[@dionerueti9997]

My dad used to have one of these, beautiful cars!

[@RafaelEVOX2]

5:40 VTEC ON!

[@mattthomas7722]

Best shape integra of all time👌💞💯

[@ericspace121]

In Japan they don't have a meal while they drive. So the cup balancers are perfectly practical in that context.

[@ttinnovations3310]

I had 3 of these Integra s, Love this model !!!! ( I had the 1.8 )

[@OFanothErWOrld909]

😌 I want makes me miss my 94’ integra RS all leather Rega Evo wheels and a B20 S1 trans ahhhhh

[@MCSubZero1]

lovely video! We need the single turbo soarer next!!! Whats the name of the song at the beginning???

[@dudder86ify]

Mine was fully built with 576whp turbonetics turbo all spoon internals

[@chrisrowe4136]

I had a 1992 XSi one in the UK super rare here

[@TheRed86]

K series has the intake in front for cooler intake and shorter exhaust flow.

[@forbiddenera]

Love it. I have a DB2 GSR which is basically this stroked to 1.7L.. Such an awesome car.

[@forbiddenera]

F*** I want those side markers though.

[@forbiddenera]

OMG and that climate control! I need that climate control! Damn! I didn't know the XSI had that. Same shifter I have LOL

[@baddestburrito]

"Much more practical than the Civic." Okay, here is where I have to ask what the poster was smoking. I agree with most of what he says, but c'mon, NOTHING is more practical than the Civic. And yeah, OF COURSE the EF9 Civic was used in racing. It only makes sense; same engine, but lighter and smaller, and still has the same double wishbone suspension. The Civic is a freaking DEMON around a corner. Even 30 years later, I fear NO ONE when it comes to cornering. Lambo? Corvette? Bring it, sucker. But yeah, this generation of Integra is GORGEOUS, and everything the Civic is, and a smidgen more classy to boot. I had a friend back in 1992 with this Integra, and going from my EF to that car, you felt exactly that: "Hey! This is just like my car...but a little more classy!" But one thing I love about this video, is that it really brings home the truth about early 90s sports cars: they are drivers' cars, raw and full of the love of life. You can't buy ANYTHING nowadays, that gives you that same joy and visceral satisfaction behind the wheel, which is why I will never, ever sell mine. I would choose my old EF over ANYTHING new, from ANY maker today. Modern cars are over-computerised, dead-feeling turds.

[@kawasabi1]

The second I saw that bridge I knew it was Yokohama. Spent years hanging out in that town.

[@tienshenluong9254]

Older cousin of mine has one. Loved it when I was riding shotgun as a kid.

[@filipemeliciano]

Loving your videos, amazing job and professional level of presentation Wish my JZA80 was in the same condition as this Integra

[@otagogold2236]

I found this... The reason Honda made engines rotate counterclockwise -- which goes against the normal automotive engine-builder's standard -- was to simplify the internal mechanics of its front-wheel drive transmissions.

[@racer668]

I like the rear quarter view the vented tail lights.