`26 Integra DE4 Aspec-Tech CVT build plan

[fuso]

ok.. here's what I have going so far and thoughts on the future.. 2026 Integra Aspec-Tech with CVT.. my kinda daily since I work from home.

I've never done this type of work before so it's been an adventure figuring it out and getting things working. I'd appreciate any feedback you have here on considerations, groupings, or things I totally missed.

Installed:

• PRL HVI w/o CAI hole cut. Snow country and I feel weird adding that wet risk to the intake
• Radium comp catch can (L) with all 4 ports in use VTE (PCV side and CC side) and petcock drain hose setup

On the way:

• 27WON catback (including flex pipe) exhaust (well the whole thing is coming but install is split into phases)

Future:

Day zero:

• Sound deadening in trunk of some kind. drone killer. focus is under trunk.. where spare tire used to be and rear cargo area
• Rear sway and linkage. The understeer has been bugging me on curvy roads

Bumper off day (this day is scary to me):

• Turbo inlet
• Intercooler + charge pipes

Final boss:

• A "play nice with the torque" stage 1ish tune (TSP seems to be the right play?)
• Rear motor mount. probably 70a hasport
• 27Won turbo downpipe (only delaying because this will need tune)
• Tune revision to take advantage of the final bits

in a couple years:

• Stainless brake cables
• Upgraded brakes. Probably will need a wheel spacer to do this right

on fence:

• Strut tower brace.. I see the benefit but it makes accessing stuff back there, including the catch can drain, a big pain. unsure if it's worth it
• I've heard mixed things about CVT coolers. it being a street daily I don't think it'll add value.. especially if I swap fluid more often. I mainly want to manage the torque curve before 4k RPM if I'm understanding it right

Maybe?

• Comma.ai autopilot, but only if I drive it more often. Bosch B harness

I don't know how but would be nice:

• Something to measure CVT fluid temperature

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[Ap2Iven]

Since you have the CVT you should look into a trans cooler, drops themps 10-15 degrees and let's you add an extra .5 of transmission fluid. I did this with a Down pipe , front pipe, intake , inner cooler and a Tune. I love my daily , wish it had a dtc over CVT but I knew I wanted something auto for daily driving.

And if you're looking for something to measure CVT fluid , KTUner does exactly that, I have my ktuner shower boost, coolant temp, intercooler temps , trans temp and knock .