1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;)
07-31-2007, 06:48 PM
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1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;)
Greetings H-T,
My summer project is to turbo my 89 civic wagon 4wd. So far, I have almost everything I need.
My set-up includes:
-Stock d16a6 1.6L (stock 4wd trans)
-Stock head
-Vitara 8.5 comp pistons on stock rods
-6 puck ACT clutch ($$$)
-DSM t25 turbo on an HF manifold
-Dsm Bov
-Dsm 450cc Injectors & a Walbro 255
-PM6 Turboedit tuned wideband
I bought my wagon last summer. It was the most rust free wagon I could find and I had to drive 10 hours to Virginia to get it.
I put this whole set-up into the wagon a couple weeks ago to make sure things were in order. Unfortunately, my clutch would not take the power so I decided to get right into the actual build.
Right now, the engine is out of the wagon. I am having it bored to 75.5mm to ensure a prefect gap. Waiting is the worst part.
As of 7/31/07-
I pulled (dropped & dragged) the engine from the car and spent probably 3 hours cleaning the engine bay/ suspension components.
I made a nifty radiator support mount. The radiator sits a little high and did not clear the hood. I hammered in some of the sub-frame for clearance. I used a torch to minimize displacement of the frame.
I cut the front bumper and mounted the FMIC. This is the best/ most professional intercooler job I've ever done
Oil pan (welded a Home-depot pipe into it)
Caliper paint and new brakes
Turbo stuff. I painted the valve cover.
The silver pipe-looking thing is an oil return that I made because when I mocked the turbo up, the hose kinked on the frame. This return pipe should solve the problem.
The charge pipe/bov. I used the dsm bov flange. I cut the flange out of the original 1.75 pipe, bent it out a bit to 2.25 to match my mandrel pipe. I then cut a hole in the mandrel pipe of the same size (approximately) and welded the flange onto the pipe. It's not the smoothest flow, but it will get me to my goals.
I will post more as soon as I get my block back. Thanks for looking.
-Justin
My summer project is to turbo my 89 civic wagon 4wd. So far, I have almost everything I need.
My set-up includes:
-Stock d16a6 1.6L (stock 4wd trans)
-Stock head
-Vitara 8.5 comp pistons on stock rods
-6 puck ACT clutch ($$$)
-DSM t25 turbo on an HF manifold
-Dsm Bov
-Dsm 450cc Injectors & a Walbro 255
-PM6 Turboedit tuned wideband
I bought my wagon last summer. It was the most rust free wagon I could find and I had to drive 10 hours to Virginia to get it.
I put this whole set-up into the wagon a couple weeks ago to make sure things were in order. Unfortunately, my clutch would not take the power so I decided to get right into the actual build.
Right now, the engine is out of the wagon. I am having it bored to 75.5mm to ensure a prefect gap. Waiting is the worst part.
As of 7/31/07-
I pulled (dropped & dragged) the engine from the car and spent probably 3 hours cleaning the engine bay/ suspension components.
I made a nifty radiator support mount. The radiator sits a little high and did not clear the hood. I hammered in some of the sub-frame for clearance. I used a torch to minimize displacement of the frame.
I cut the front bumper and mounted the FMIC. This is the best/ most professional intercooler job I've ever done
Oil pan (welded a Home-depot pipe into it)
Caliper paint and new brakes
Turbo stuff. I painted the valve cover.
The silver pipe-looking thing is an oil return that I made because when I mocked the turbo up, the hose kinked on the frame. This return pipe should solve the problem.
The charge pipe/bov. I used the dsm bov flange. I cut the flange out of the original 1.75 pipe, bent it out a bit to 2.25 to match my mandrel pipe. I then cut a hole in the mandrel pipe of the same size (approximately) and welded the flange onto the pipe. It's not the smoothest flow, but it will get me to my goals.
I will post more as soon as I get my block back. Thanks for looking.
-Justin
07-31-2007, 07:19 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (rota92)
Looking good. A few questions what power u looking for adn why wagon. i would have a black IC and have grandma wheels and run people for there pockets. Lol.... looks good and looks like some good fun power.
07-31-2007, 07:29 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Blackturboteg)
Looking for 200whp, but will probably exceed that. I love wagons. I like the 4wd. Dispite what everyone says, the rear wheels do offer a performance benefit if you know how to drive it. Also, I am a college kid and need a car that can carry a lot of stuff; however, I mostly chose a wagon because it attracts girls.
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Also, can't see the pics at work but was this the one on the nippon/slipstreams I see at home depot sometimes? lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pics are up. If your talking about the home-depot in Enfield, then yes; you probably saw me. I am always in there grabbing stuff for my wagon.
-Justin
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rota92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Also, can't see the pics at work but was this the one on the nippon/slipstreams I see at home depot sometimes? lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pics are up. If your talking about the home-depot in Enfield, then yes; you probably saw me. I am always in there grabbing stuff for my wagon.
-Justin
07-31-2007, 07:30 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jwbetley »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> however, I mostly chose a wagon because it attracts girls.
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Obvious choice
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Obvious choice
07-31-2007, 07:31 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
Looks like a nice build.
On the intercooler though, was that the cheapest one you can find? It's a little hefty for a T25
On the intercooler though, was that the cheapest one you can find? It's a little hefty for a T25
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07-31-2007, 07:35 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (awdgsx96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdgsx96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks like a nice build.
On the intercooler though, was that the cheapest one you can find? It's a little hefty for a T25 </TD></TR></TABLE>
I picked this one off ebay. It was the cheapest bar and plate i could find. It's not too big for the t25. The oem dsm box is actually a bit small. Next summer's project is headwork and a 16g; so I am thinking ahead.
On the intercooler though, was that the cheapest one you can find? It's a little hefty for a T25
</TD></TR></TABLE>I picked this one off ebay. It was the cheapest bar and plate i could find. It's not too big for the t25. The oem dsm box is actually a bit small. Next summer's project is headwork and a 16g; so I am thinking ahead.
07-31-2007, 07:39 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
Oh without a doubt the OEM is to small.
I'm not trying to bash you at all man, and better to think ahead too
I'm not trying to bash you at all man, and better to think ahead too
07-31-2007, 08:18 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Blackturboteg)
damn man i just cleaned my engine bay the other day while my motor gets built... come clean mine lol cuz it looks no where near that
but it sounds like a pretty cool build.. turbo wagon haha thats gotta cool to see
but it sounds like a pretty cool build.. turbo wagon haha thats gotta cool to see
08-01-2007, 02:51 AM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jwbetley »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Also, I am a college kid and need a car that can carry a lot of stuff; however, I mostly chose a wagon because it attracts girls.
-Justin</TD></TR></TABLE>
now all you need are some curtains in the windows
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now all you need are some curtains in the windows
08-04-2007, 03:18 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
A little bored. A few new pictures.
The old t25 was bad. i just-just received this one via ebay.
I'v been a bit lazy and keep all of my tools/part inside the wagon. Notice the trans just sitting in back. 8)
Act clutch $$$
Put in the DSM 450cc injectors. I dremel-ed the OEM Honda Injector jackets to fit the diameter of the DSM injectors.
Cleaned off the old head-gasket and installed the 450's.
Inside the car. I put the wideband below.
Today (8/4/07), I modified the radiator fan shroud to fit the new aluminum radiator. I actually flipped the fan upside down to do so.
Here are some pictures of when I initally installed the turbo. I used a dsm intercooler in this set-up. The car pulled suprisingly hard before I blew the clutch.
Thanks again for looking. Again, I welcome any commentary/advice.
-Justin
The old t25 was bad. i just-just received this one via ebay.
I'v been a bit lazy and keep all of my tools/part inside the wagon. Notice the trans just sitting in back. 8)
Act clutch $$$
Put in the DSM 450cc injectors. I dremel-ed the OEM Honda Injector jackets to fit the diameter of the DSM injectors.
Cleaned off the old head-gasket and installed the 450's.
Inside the car. I put the wideband below.
Today (8/4/07), I modified the radiator fan shroud to fit the new aluminum radiator. I actually flipped the fan upside down to do so.
Here are some pictures of when I initally installed the turbo. I used a dsm intercooler in this set-up. The car pulled suprisingly hard before I blew the clutch.
Thanks again for looking. Again, I welcome any commentary/advice.
-Justin
08-05-2007, 02:41 PM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (Jwbetley)
cool project! I remember those awd wagons and have kind of always wanted one myself 
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Looks good.
One word of advice.. Vitaras on the A6 motor is not 8.5:1 CR.. is actually 7.9:1-8.0:1 CR on the stock head and block... You should change the head if you want higher CR.
Switching to a Y7 head or a Z6 head will give you 8.5:1 CR with a .030 Head Gasket.
One word of advice.. Vitaras on the A6 motor is not 8.5:1 CR.. is actually 7.9:1-8.0:1 CR on the stock head and block... You should change the head if you want higher CR.
Switching to a Y7 head or a Z6 head will give you 8.5:1 CR with a .030 Head Gasket.
08-06-2007, 08:35 AM
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Re: 1989 Honda civic wagon 4wd Turbo Build-up, Not meant for 56k ;) (MeanGreenMachine)
I just decided to get H-beam rods. My machine shop is currently notching the block for the to clear. I just ordered TT h-beams and I am having them over-night shipped. I should get my block back either tommorow or wednesday and I will assemble everything. I should hopefully have the wagon running this weekend and hopefully tuned before next monday.
-Justin
-Justin
