New Type S Owner!

[justa335i]

Hello Everyone!

I'm new here & new to Hondas and Acura's. On Tuesday (9/10/24), I picked up a 2025 Acura Integra Type-S after doing a lot of shopping for my next car. I was originally considering a green 2024 RS3, but couldn't get over the fact it wasn't manual. One of my friends was always into Hondas and has a Turbo8th Gen SI. He convinced me to test drive a Type S, and i instantly knew it was the right choice.

I have had many cars from euros, to imports, to domestics. For reference, I have had a 2004 WRX, 2005 STI, two E92 335i's, a 2021 SS 1LE, 2022 ZL1, 2022 Mustang GT/CS, an Eclipse, 300zx, etc.

Today I put an intake on my car and love the additional sounds from the Turbo / Diverter Valve. Reminds me a bit of my E92's. I look forward to seeing everyone's builds, ideas, and development to the platform! I plan on doing an intercooler and full intercooler piping (hot side and cold side) next.

See you all around!
-Alex

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[ghostkp]

Welcome! Glad you joined us and can't wait to see your journey

 

[Compromise]

Welcome! And enjoy.

Install the FMIC and piping upgrades together, not separately like me! Also, don't be like me and drop the front bumper! I broke my passenger front parking sensor cable and had a very fun time fixing that..lol. Make sure you unplug all 3 (4 if you have illuminated front emblem) sensors before fully taking the bumper off.

 

[justa335i]

Welcome! And enjoy.

Install the FMIC and piping upgrades together, not separately like me! Also, don't be like me and drop the front bumper! I broke my passenger front parking sensor cable and had a very fun time fixing that..lol. Make sure you unplug all 3 (4 if you have illuminated front emblem) sensors before fully taking the bumper off.

Thanks for the advice!! I will definitely keep this in mind. What kit did you go with?

 

[Compromise]

Thanks for the advice!! I will definitely keep this in mind. What kit did you go with?

PRL full kit, intake and RMM as well!

 

[Tw1stedlog1k]

Welcome to the club!

A question for you as a '25 owner, do you have passenger's side reverse mirror tilt?

 

[Unity Performance]

Welcome! Silver looks great on the ITS

 

[dockleryxk]

So it begins!!

Intercooler and piping is a good next upgrade. You could upgrade shifter cable bushings while you’re in there. It’s cheap and makes it a wee bit nicer. Also you’ll be there right doing the charge pipes.

HKS is about to release their kit. I have PRL and it’s great too.

Definitely consider a rear motor mount upgrade

 

[justa335i]

PRL full kit, intake and RMM as well!

Added the PRL Full Kit and Intercooler to my giftful
Ill order them once the FMIC is back in stock, as i want to do it all at the same time!

Welcome to the club!

A question for you as a '25 owner, do you have passenger's side reverse mirror tilt?

Not that I've noticed, but i only have ~100 miles on my car and that was mainly the drive from the dealership home. I'll check when i take it out later today and let you know!

Welcome! Silver looks great on the ITS

Thanks!
I loved the Blue, but my Girlfriend picked up a Blue 2024 A-Spec the day before and didnt want matching colors. A local dealership also has a black Type-S, but i love how the silver shows all the intricate details!

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

So it begins!!

Intercooler and piping is a good next upgrade. You could upgrade shifter cable bushings while you’re in there. It’s cheap and makes it a wee bit nicer. Also you’ll be there right doing the charge pipes.

HKS is about to release their kit. I have PRL and it’s great too.

Definitely consider a rear motor mount upgrade

Are they making a type-s specific intercioler kit or did you hear of comparability with the ASpec? Love me some hks

 

[dockleryxk]

Are they making a type-s specific intercioler kit or did you hear of comparability with the ASpec? Love me some hks

It's for the FL5 and the DE5!

Edit: holy sh!t it's expensive lol https://www.twostepperformance.com/...ivic-type-r-2024-acura-integra-type-s-fl5-de5

 

[TXWayne]

Hello Everyone!

I'm new here & new to Hondas and Acura's. On Tuesday (9/10/24), I picked up a 2025 Acura Integra Type-S after doing a lot of shopping for my next car. I was originally considering a green 2024 RS3, but couldn't get over the fact it wasn't manual. One of my friends was always into Hondas and has a Turbo8th Gen SI. He convinced me to test drive a Type S, and i instantly knew it was the right choice.

I have had many cars from euros, to imports, to domestics. For reference, I have had a 2004 WRX, 2005 STI, two E92 335i's, a 2021 SS 1LE, 2022 ZL1, 2022 Mustang GT/CS, an Eclipse, 300zx, etc.

Today I put an intake on my car and love the additional sounds from the Turbo / Diverter Valve. Reminds me a bit of my E92's. I look forward to seeing everyone's builds, ideas, and development to the platform! I plan on doing an intercooler and full intercooler piping (hot side and cold side) next.

See you all around!
-Alex

Which intake did you put on it?

 

[justa335i]

Which intake did you put on it?

K&N

 

[optronix]

Quick question- can anyone point me towards conclusive evidence that an intercooler is actually warranted for this platform?

I understand what an intercooler does. But there's already a front-mount intercooler from the factory. Also, I've seen many, MANY examples of aftermarket intercoolers leading to overheating issues on track because of restricting airflow to the radiator.

Unless you're going for big power by running a high volume of boost, probably from an upgraded turbo, why are so many people so quick to install these aftermarket intercoolers? What am I missing?

 

[justa335i]

Quick question- can anyone point me towards conclusive evidence that an intercooler is actually warranted for this platform?

I understand what an intercooler does. But there's already a front-mount intercooler from the factory. Also, I've seen many, MANY examples of aftermarket intercoolers leading to overheating issues on track because of restricting airflow to the radiator.

Unless you're going for big power by running a high volume of boost, probably from an upgraded turbo, why are so many people so quick to install these aftermarket intercoolers? What am I missing?

I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for myself.
Evidence aside, people that now own Type-S's likely come from other platforms; as I doubt a 50K car was where they started their passion for cars.

With other platforms that are factory turbo, the first mods are typically:
- Intake
- FMIC
- Downpipe
- Tune
- Intercooler Piping / Charge Pipe

For me, i am doing the upgraded intercooler because i don't like the stock one. The sides of the core where the hot side / cold side attach are plastic. In the past, i have had issues with the plastic cracking and causing a small boost leak (until a chunk is blown out). I prefer to avoid that entirely.

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