To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question.
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To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question.
I've got an 89 civic si, newly rebuilt stock motor, and I'll be putting on a T-25 with a star/quest intercooler, vortech FMU etc... soon, but for now there is no turbo installed, it's all stock.
I'll be driving from Maine to Oregon in a few weeks, and then at the end of the summer back from oregon. So, the plan was to drive out there, then install the turbo this summer, and drive back with the turbo, but I"m afraid that it won't be reliable for the drive back, which could really screw me over.
[What should I do??]
I'll be driving from Maine to Oregon in a few weeks, and then at the end of the summer back from oregon. So, the plan was to drive out there, then install the turbo this summer, and drive back with the turbo, but I"m afraid that it won't be reliable for the drive back, which could really screw me over.
[What should I do??]
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (TurboSi)
Better not go for a long road trip as soon as you get your turbo on. There are lots of things that need to be ironed out. No kit is directly bolt on...I'm sure you know that.
I'm sure most people here with turbos haven't had it running perfect even in a month after getting it on.
I say do it after you get home.
EDIT: Oh yeah...and smoke week everyday.
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I'm sure most people here with turbos haven't had it running perfect even in a month after getting it on.
I say do it after you get home.
EDIT: Oh yeah...and smoke week everyday.
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (shamoo)
Better not go for a long road trip as soon as you get your turbo on. There are lots of things that need to be ironed out. No kit is directly bolt on...I'm sure you know that.
I'm sure most people here with turbos haven't had it running perfect even in a month after getting it on.
I say do it after you get home.
EDIT: Oh yeah...and smoke week everyday.
[Modified by shamoo, 10:30 PM 4/28/2002]
I'm sure most people here with turbos haven't had it running perfect even in a month after getting it on.
I say do it after you get home.
EDIT: Oh yeah...and smoke week everyday.
[Modified by shamoo, 10:30 PM 4/28/2002]
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (TurboSi)
Heh, nice. Well, if you have 3 months, and you feel up to it, I say go for it.
Mine's been running okay for a while....it still has to be tuned so I'm not taking it hard. Two days ago I saw coolant leaks on my garage floor.
Mine's been running okay for a while....it still has to be tuned so I'm not taking it hard. Two days ago I saw coolant leaks on my garage floor.
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (TurboSi)
if your engine is in good running condition now and someone knowledgeable installs the turbo, you should be fine. the answer is boost your car.
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (Matthew)
Yeah, my parents live in Maine. I'm living in Norther NY now, going to school (Senior at Clarkson U.) I don't really know where I'll be living after this.
YEah, I'm worried about the turbo and distance. Really sucks because I just finished getting all my parts together, then I decide to spend the summer out west...
YEah, I'm worried about the turbo and distance. Really sucks because I just finished getting all my parts together, then I decide to spend the summer out west...
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (2K_TEG)
put your car on the auto train. and give me your money.
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Re: To Boost, or not to Boost, that is the question. (Matthew)
Hey man, do you live in maine?
I dont think anything would be worse then having your new oil return line come loose, and start leaking right around new hampshire,and then to continue driving.
Its pretty hard to spot leaks, if you rarely stop driving.
-matthew
I dont think anything would be worse then having your new oil return line come loose, and start leaking right around new hampshire,and then to continue driving.
Its pretty hard to spot leaks, if you rarely stop driving.
-matthew
better safe than sorry
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