1992 Acura NSX Type-R Tribute | Grand Prix White | Single Turbo 560 RWHP Honda

Condition: Used
Make: Acura
Model: NSX
Year: 1992
Mileage: 126,000
VIN: JH4NA1153NT001280
Color: White
Number of cylinders: 6
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Location: Anaheim, California, United States

Description

Modification Summary
There are less than 5k miles on the build. Many interior/exterior and mechanical aspects have been thoughtfully refreshed. The goal was to have a dependable driver with no performance compromises. The car is scary fast under boost, but maintains OEM drivability.The pictures attempt to capture the subtle details which are hidden from the otherwise OEM-looking exterior.
This is a professionally-tuned super car with enough power and agility to embarrass many modern platforms. The build began with an original and rare Grand Prix White ‘92 NSX that was transformed to a 02+ NSX-R turbo tribute. The car has the top-shelf Lovefab LF1200 turbo kit, conservatively tuned to 562 RWHP on E85, and 500 RWHP on 91 Octane. Boost is modulated % by gear to extend longevity of the drivetrain.
I am selling due to some personal reasons and because I accomplished my goals for the car. Notably, the car is autographed by project leader of the NSX, Shigeru Uehara.
Exterior
- OEM 02+ headlights - the headlight interiors have been painted GPW.
- OEM 02+ taillights, new gaskets, etc. (brand new from Japan)
- OEM 02+ front and rear bumper assemblies
- JDM NSX-R window badges
- JDM NSX-R Honda emblems front and rear
- NSX-R FRP rear wing w/working light
- Downforce full carbon NSX-R hood w/functional air-duct*
- Downforce 02+ side skirts
- Downforce CF underbody panels
- Downforce 02+ NSX-R CF diffuser
- Carbon fiber rear window garnish
- STMPO aluminum rear bumper beam
- New door and trunk rubbers
- New wheel well inserts
- New OEM windshield
- Repainted original OEM Grand Prix White (GPW). The paint work was performed by a very well-regarded outfit in Minnesota. Painted side markers front/rear. Side mirrors painted black.
Engine Bay
-Engine bay painted black to fully replicate the 02+ Type R look
-NSX-R valve covers
-NSX-R head gasket covers
-Cantrell Concepts CF NSX-R style engine cover
-Carbon fiber details everywhere
Electronics
- AEM Infinity tuned by Beau Brown (AEM in-house engineer/tuner)
- GaugeArt module for boost/etc.
- SOS Infinity harness + bolstered by Kaizen Motorsports
- Honda JDM navigation pod with Alpine Display/GPS
- Alpine Bluetooth head unit and amp
- iPhone Aux connection hardwired
- Hertz speakers, upgraded subwoofer and enclosure
Interior
- JDM NSX-R Momo steering wheel/hub
- JDM NSX-R A-Pillars
- JDM NSX-R shifter plate and titanium shifter ball
- SOS door handles + carpet cover plates
- Upgraded factory seats with high quality red fabric (special breathable material)
- Alcantara door inserts
- Downforce carbon console and sill covers
- Cedar Ridge 5-point harness bar, freshly powder-coated gunmetal
Engine Build - configured for reliable street performance
- Work performed by Momin @ Elite Motorsports & updated by Kaizen Motorsports
- Benson sleeved and line bored
- CP 9:1 Pistons w/ chrome molly rings
- Pauter Titanium Rods
- Billet Oil gears
- ARP head and rod and bolts
- VVIS delete kit
- Venair silicon hose kit
- ATI damper, gates racing belts
- SOS oil pressure adapter kit
- SOS camshaft buttons
- STMPO Crankcase breather kit
- New knock sensors, VTEC solenoids, most all sensors and gaskets replaced
- New spark plugs
- New ignition coils
Turbo Setup
- Lovefab LF1200 turbo kit
- Lovefab long tube headers
- Brand-new Comp CT4S Billet 67/67 with .96 A/R (New)
- Tial BOV
- Wisecraft Fabrication exhaust
- Water to Air intercooler
Fuel System
- E85 conversion with flex-fuel sensors and bolstered SOS e85 kit
- Kaizen Motorsports fuel system with XRP race technology components
- Dual Walbro pumps, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
- Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors.
- Lovefab upgraded*fuel*rails and line sizes, and big bore throttle
Suspension/brakes/wheels
- KW V3 coilover suspension
- Racing Brake vented rotors all around
- Racing brake calipers up front
- Upgraded OEM 02+ ABS version
- New brake lines, SS brake lines to calipers
- OEM 02+ Wheels with Falken Azenis rt615k
- JDM Honda NSX-R Center Caps
- Cedar Ridge non-compliance front clamps and rear beam bushing kit w/camber, adj
- Cedar Ridge Non-compliance toe-links
- Dali sway bars with adjustable Cedar Ridge bar links.
-New bearings and updated ball joints
-Carbing NSX strut bar
Transmission
- Refreshed 5-speed (seals, synchros, etc.)
- SOS twin carbon clutch
- New OEM driveshafts
- New OEM mid-shaft bearings
- JDM gear set
Maintenance
While the car has ~126k miles on the chassis, everything serviceable was replaced with the motor build (some 5k miles ago, ~3.5 years prior). Seriously. Water pump, timing belt, all the little hoses, plus the high end silicon hoses for the main six, LMA’s tension adjust for the timing belt, knock sensors, oil pressure remote from SOS, etc. I had the TB/WP recently inspected and they are believed to be in good shape. The car just received a fresh synthetic oil change and has a brand new battery. As noted above, the exterior shows in like new condition.
Bonus items
-C-Tek battery tender.
-“titanium” key
Things that currently bother me:
-Fitment of the DF Type-R hood. This is a known issue, but with some creativity, the “float” above the passenger headlight may be minimized. The hood also has a nick near the corner-most edge of the driver’s side. There is also a very small nick near where the hood meets the front bumper.
-The front lip could be replaced, but it didn’t bother me that much.
-The reflectors have been painted GPW all around, and are still functional. The paint match is slightly off, but I’m being picky.
-The interior looks fantastic, but a true NSX enthusiast could have some fun perfecting it further with parts fromthensxshop.com, etc.
Final Words
Drama, uniqueness and sense of occasion.
I just came back from a spirited drive, and those are the words that immediately came to my mind. I’ve been fortunate to have seat time in a number of exotics/high-end platforms from the 90s until the modern day. With great pride, I can tell you that this build is something special. From the feedback and weight of the manual steering, to the engagement of the transmission, and the thrust under boost, it’s truly rewarding.
Exhaust
The custom fabricated exhaust is epic. My old NSX had a Taitec GTLW and a CTSC– that car sounded downright wimpy by comparison. I know the word “exotic” is thrown around way too much these days – but if you want to hear what the NSX sounds like dialed to 11, then please by my guest. At low RPMS it gurgles with the NSX soundtrack ethos, until you get into boost and then it sounds like banshees on your way to hell.
Electrical
What this ad probably doesn’t translate well enough is just how much thought and effort went into the electrical composition, wiring and setup of the car. I had every aspect of this redone under my supervision (my background is EE, so this matters to me). The car idles perfectly– whether you are romping on it, or taking it easy.
Condition
The car is in a true “get in and drive” condition. This a combination of finding the right standalone (AEM Infinity with the newest software); excellent wiring; and the most knowledgeable EMS tuner – Beau. If you’re serious about driving and are enthusiastic about this platform, please get in touch. I am happy to have the car inspected, PPI’s performed, etc. at the buyer’s expense.
I am a 14-year member of NSX prime, and a sincere NSX enthusiast. I’ve sold many cars in the past and can put you in touch with previous purchasers. I try to be as detailed and up-front as possible. This is my second first-gen NSX, but I suppose the time has come for a new steward of this machine. I’m in no rush, and will only sell it to someone that can appreciate the time/effort and rarity of this build. Thanks for your consideration.

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