This RB25-Engined Honda Integra Is The Riskiest Buy You'll See Today
If you’re heading for January blues and have plenty of money burning a hole in your pocket, how about taking a punt on a very unusual and possibly slightly iffy Honda Integra import – with switchable rear-to-four-wheel drive and the 2.5-litre straight-six engine from a Skyline GT-S.
This alleged 440bhp conversion definitely raised our eyebrows, as did the eBay advert text that suggests some of the build’s key features are completely untested, but you can’t argue that it’s not worth a click.
For your £8500 you get an imported four-door Integra on (new) wheels that are far too wide for it, especially at the front, with a turbocharged RB25 engine that’s been upgraded, the seller claims, with RB26 pistons, con-rods and crank, which would have once seen service in a Skyline GT-R. How this works given the difference in cubic capacity between the RB25 and RB26 the seller doesn’t explain.
Nor does he explain why he ‘hasn’t tested’ the switchable exhaust volume or four-wheel drive, given that he says they’re both just a matter of pressing buttons. Seems a bit suspect, if we’re honest.
The full list of modifications is on the advert, as are the faults. If you don’t like the silver, the seller says he can get it resprayed in any colour you like(!) for an extra £550.
Previous owners have uploaded YouTube videos of the car at earlier points in its life, and let’s just say it looks like the car hasn’t had the easiest of times since being imported. But it does seem fast, and the kudos of a Skyline engine is worth something. The price still seems pretty high, though.
What do you think? Would you?
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You can just swap the crank, rods and pistons from rb26 to rb25 block to make it 2600cc, thats quite common knowledge in skyline forums…
Also most probably he has put r32 gtr gearbox in it which should do the trick about switching 2wd/4wd. If i had the money i would definitely buy this gem if it runs.
Glad car throttle has brought attention to how dodgy this car is. Remember when it was first built years ago and the builder struggled to sell it for £2500.
Its not 4WD and never will be. Its a 4WD teg. With an RB25 slapped in and the power running through teg rear drivetrain. Not to even mention the quality of welding of this car and the fact the current owner is an utter dipshit
To avenge this. Let’s B16 fwd swap a skyline
Wheel fitment bro?
When you want a skyline but you live in the U.S.
Man these RB25/26, 2JZ and LS1 swaps on Hondas are awesome. But I would prefer the VTEC to stay, I think that a K24 with a turbo and similar driveline could do the job. But still sounds amazing and looks maaaad.
Its a bit nasty and really tatty. This looks like its been thrashed and abused. Its also a bit of a strange build. Different doesnt always mean better.
It does seem all very odd and the “untested” modifications seem strange. I’ve known this car from many years ago (when it still had a Honda engine) probably 3-4 owners ago. It used to be quite clean and I was offered it for sensible money. I don’t think I’d want to go over it with a fine tooth comb now, probably some “interesting” adaptions and conversion techniques. They certainly like to skid/rag it at every opportunity too.