John Botero: 1998 Acura Integra

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John Botero picked up this 1998 Acura Integra around 8 years ago as a replacement for his wife's car, but as time went on, it wasn't long before the modifications started. The build was a several year long family affair, completed with the help of his brother and two of his three sons. With inspiration being taken from all over, the idea was to show his boys that hard work can achieve your dreams if you take your time and do things right.

Owner: John Botero
Location: Mississauga, ON
Vehicle: 1998 Acura Integra
Horsepower: 240 whp
Club: DC Cartel

SOCIAL:
Facebook: John Botero
Insagram: @silverspoonteg

Photography by John Botero.

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE2

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
B18C Type R - 13.1 comp (Built by Gord Bush)
JRSC kit (5PSI)
AEM Meth Kit
Civic Type R pistons
LS Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
ARP Studs
Skunk2 Pro Valve Train
ARC Air intake
PLM Big Tube Headers
RDX Injectors
Golden Eagle Fuel rail
Hasport Engine Mounts

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE4

EXHAUST:
2.5-inch Cat-back to a 3-inch axle-back exhaust
Varex Muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
S2000 Cluster
AEM Boost Gauge
AEM Air/Fuel
AEM Oil Pressure
AEM Meth Controller

DRIVETRAIN:
ACT Stage 2 Clutch
ACT Lightened Flywheel

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE6

WHEELS & TIRES:
2-piece wheels
Falken tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing Coilovers
Swift Spring Upgrade
Skunk2 lower control arms
ASR Sway bar
Urathane Bushing kit

BRAKES:
2001 Type R Brakes
Stoptech Pads and rotors
Russell Steel braided lines

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE3

EXTERIOR:
JDM Front End
PI Spitter and lip
DevSport Side Splitters
Ktuned Quick release hood latches

LIGHTING:
LED headlights and fogs

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE5

INTERIOR:
S2000 Cluster
Recaro Seats (Rare confetti pattern out of a limited edition Supra)
Super Low Seat Rails
Gauge Pod clock delete (Rare)
Ktuned Race Shifter
S2000 Shift Knob
Type R Center counsel
JDM Type R Floor mats

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer speakers
Alpine subwoofer

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE7

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Honda Fest 2018 - Best Acura
ImportExpo 2018 - 2nd Best Acura
ImportExpo 2018 - 4th Best of Show (Top 10)

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Varex muffler. Being able to run in "Prius mode" (what my friends call it) and then go straight piped with the push of a button is amazing!"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
More boost
Top1 Diffuser

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Garage16
Independent Auto
Mirage Auto

John Botero 1998 Acura Integra TBGLIVE1