robs93civic

i have a d15 non vtec in my 93 civic and i was wondering what all i would really need to do before i started boosting?

MasterShake

a turbo
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robs93civic

lol i know that... i mean as far as replacing anything in the motor and stuff to make it capable of holding the turbo and the power increase

MasterShake

how much boost?
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robs93civic

atleast 12lbs... but if i could get more than i want to try for more

E46Kid

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robs93civic

so wat all would i have to do to be able to boost atleast 12lbs

schardbody

nobody can answer that. i mean you could throw 12psi at it and not even tune it and it will drive. how long it stays together is up to you. your budget, knowledge, etc.... either way, if you have to ask such a broad question you arent no were near ready for a boosted ride. it takes more than parts to make a boosted car last. in the mean time check out http://www.homemadeturbo.com its a site mainly populated with honda owners.

robs93civic

alright thanks.. i was asking because i didnt know if my motor would be able to handle it.. and i meant as far as replacing the internals and stuff.. and if i would boosting 12lbs right now i would pretty much blow the head but thanks for the info

Quick Shot xMLx

A d15 is not going to handle 12 pounds without reworking the internals. Depending on your miliage I would aim more at 8 pounds.

nonvtecD

psi means nothing, 12 psi on a T3 is not the same as 12 psi on a T4. The question is how much hp are you looking for? D15's bend rods when you go much past 200 hp. You need to do a lot of research before you go near a turbo kit.

robs93civic

after i redo my internals it will still not be able to hold that much? i figured after i redo my internals it shouldnt be a problem but i was asking just be be sure so it isnt a real good idea?

nonvtecD

you're going to put rods and pistons in your D15? considering the only rods for 1.5's are real expensive I think you dont know what you're talking about.

robs93civic

so your sayin its impossible to get them then?

robs93civic

and couldnt i get the pistons from a d16 or something since its a D series motor or get some kind better pistons that fit a d16 and put them in mine?

nonvtecD

Yes, pistons are easy, but I'm telling you buying rods for a D15 is not worth it. IMO building a D in the first place isn't really worth it, just boost the stock motor and do it right, you'll love it.

LSVTECKID

i'd rather boost a z6 .. just me though

or you could just use that money on a swap ^_^

FalkenSiR

Z6 for boost FTW. D15 will take some extra money just to make it handle 10 psi (average turbo) reliably.

robs93civic

so its not really worth building up the d15?

nonvtecD

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not true, boost your D15, mine ran for 6 months at 10 psi with no problems and I pulled it long before it blew up. Boost your D15 and do it right.

schardbody

you must suck at life if you ran a 14.8 on 10psi.

Syndacate

lool, I was gonna say "swap", but the first post was "turbo" instead ;-P

vlc92189

yeah im with him.. unless your really in this whole boosting your d15 non vtec.. buy an ls.. if your low on cash.. then boost it months down the road.. turn out alot better

schardbody

i would like to know where everyone comes off thinking an LS swap is soooo cheap. i mean, hmotors wants $2200+shipping. and thats the cheapest i have found. i have been looking for months for a wrecked teg to use for swap and cant even find one of those near me. junkyard, forget that, $900 for an LS longblock. JDM B18b longblock $800, tranny $400, harness $75-100, axles $150, linkage $125, ecu $100. it adds up.

Syndacate

sounds like if you piece it together it's cheaper than if u were to buy it from hmotorsonline..?