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Old 12-27-2004, 05:59 PM
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Default 89 crx b16a......Turbo worth it?

I have a 89 honda crx with a b16a. ive just about finished the restoring of the interior and exterior and now i want to do a little more witht the engine. I would LOVE to slap a turbo into my swap but i know nothing about putting a turbo in a b16a crx or any other car. It is a daily driven car and i just want something simple, 5-7 pounds of boost.

With the little room i have left under my hood. what modifications do i need to make in order to get one in their? people in the forums say change radiator and cross member but what years do i need? also will a intercooler fit without modification to my bumper

Someone on another thread said a T3/TO4E is a good turbo to start with.

What do i want to look for in the compressor specs, such as FLOW,TRIM and turbine specs

thanx for all your help
Old 12-27-2004, 06:09 PM
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Default Re: 89 crx b16a......Turbo worth it? (Hybridcrx469)

Obviously everyone is going to tell you to search, but here's a few answers.

Radiator, if you want it to look half assed people use EGs and tilt them back or go with a custom PWR if you want it to look nice. It's hard, but possible to use the stock full size radiator with turbo (I am) custom manifold.

Cross member, I haven't had any problems with the stock cross member getting in the way, that's more of a problem with an aftermarket header.

You will definitly be hacking away at both your bumper cover and your actual bumper support beam to be putting an intercooler in an EF.
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Yeah i did a few searches but i had so many questions to ask that i had to post a thread, sorry....thanks for your info though

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