Upgrading my 2024 DE4 Elite called AKYRA

[amerikmasters]

Hey Everyone,

I recently bought a 2024 Integra Elite (1.5 CVT) in October I call AKYRA (Like the Anime Akira) and started upgrading it. Below is my Build.

1. Aodhan AH-11 Wheels on Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Front: 18x8.5 (offset +38 / 245-40-18)
Rear: 18x9.5 (offset +38 / 265-35-18)

2. PRL 1.5T Titanium Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Upgrade Kit + PRL Front Throwback Strut bar and PRL High Volume Intake with 1.5T High Volume "Plus" Cold Air Intake Duct

3. PRL 1.5 Intercooler

4. PRL 1.5T Intercooler Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit + 1.5T High Volume Intercooler Outlet

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[amerikmasters]

5. PRL N1 Exhaust

6. Eibach Rear Sway Bar (22mm)

7. OEM Front Illumination Emblem

8. KTuner V2 with the Phearable (Stage 1.5 RACE Tune)

Level 1: Low Boost / ~16psi** (194 HP 191 TQ)
Level 2: Medium Boost / ~23psi** (223 HP 258 TQ)
Level 3: High Boost / ~25.5psi** (246 HP 291 TQ)

9. PRL Rear Motor Mount

 

[amerikmasters]

I order the OEM TYPE S Hood (Shipped) and the EPSILON+ Rear Trunk Lip (In production).

Below is a photo from the EPSILON website on how the Trunk Lip will look. From what EPSILON told me, it will be ABS plastic (Gloss Black finish)

To be continued...

Cheers!
Armando

 

[Fox13007]

How did the tune affect your transmission? I have the same car but was worried about tuning it for this reason.

 

[amerikmasters]

How did the tune affect your transmission? I have the same car but was worried about tuning it for this reason.

The transmission is more responsive. The Phearable 1.5 tune removed rev hang.

The first thing I noticed after the tune was the pedal response, how the RPM’s quickly change and adjust.

I wouldn’t recommend going WOT all the time because the CVT, but I drove it about 1000+ miles since the tune and have no issues. The times i went WOT, it’s a different car from stock. So much better.

 

[FWB]

Why not just get the ITS

 

[amerikmasters]

That is definitely in the plans.

 

[LyonIV]

Why not just get the ITS

5k in parts vs 20k for ITS?

 

[amerikmasters]

Don't forget high interest rates and higher car insurance per month. Doesn't make sense for me right now.

 

[FWB]

Voided warranty (tune), terrible resale with all those mods, and still rocking a cvt

 

[amerikmasters]

I thought this is an Integra forum to share ideas and knowledge. Seems like I rattled with hive by not buying a Type S.

Resale? Thankfully there is no need. CVT is stronger than you think in the DE4. I trust Honda/Acura engineering with the CVT. Besides I need to learn to drive manual transmission

 

[FWB]

If it makes you happy that's all that matters. My last car was a civic si. Just as satisfying. Sorry about being so critical.

 

[amerikmasters]

If it makes you happy that's all that matters. My last car was a civic si. Just as satisfying. Sorry about being so critical.

right on! I definitely love the Integra. I always wanted one in high school back in the day. I came from an Alfa Romeo Giulia and that car is a money pit. Modded it out for power but just not reliable. I trust Honda/Acura, plus all the after market options is awesome.

I want a Type S but need to learn how to shift first . Plus the mark up and OTD price for a Type S from the Bay Area Dealerships are crazy.

Cheers!

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