Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo?
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Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo?
Hey guys Im about to buy This motor for my civic. http://hmotorsonline.com/shop/...30005I think it said that there is 30,000 miles. Any way Im going to put a greddy turbo kit on it but do i really need to rebuild it first or will i be fine with stock internals and the turbo will it be speedy enough just looking for some info thanks!
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (BLKCivicPorcheStyle*)
with a greddy kit (IMO) you will be fine with the greddy kit, just dont expect any crazy power numbers. some ppl pushing over 10psi have done pistons and rods to be safe, but with good tuning i dont feel that its required
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (BLKCivicPorcheStyle*)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLKCivicPorcheStyle* »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont plan to crank up the psi im looking to get a good 220hp maybe a little more.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you will have no problem getting those numbers out of a stock motor.
platinum.
you will have no problem getting those numbers out of a stock motor.
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (lanojp1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lanojp1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you could hit 300 on stock internals, no build...maybe more on a good tune... </TD></TR></TABLE>
300 or so easy, key word - good tune
300 or so easy, key word - good tune
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (BLKCivicPorcheStyle*)
definately blow the motor first before you rebuild it...
here's some hints... keep a close eye on the gauges. turn yourself into a paranoid freak! well, that happens natrally when you become a boosthead have something that saves peak boost like on a turbo timer, not just the analog boost gauge.
I blew my stock motor because of boost spikes that I didn't see from the gauge, I found +14psi (it was tuned for 10psi) saved on my turbo timer but it was too late.
here's some hints... keep a close eye on the gauges. turn yourself into a paranoid freak! well, that happens natrally when you become a boosthead have something that saves peak boost like on a turbo timer, not just the analog boost gauge.
I blew my stock motor because of boost spikes that I didn't see from the gauge, I found +14psi (it was tuned for 10psi) saved on my turbo timer but it was too late.
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (BLKCivicPorcheStyle*)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLKCivicPorcheStyle* »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is there a system you reccomend? Will the greddy one tell me that? good tip! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Greddy (and most others) don't come with electronic boost controllers or gauges for that matter. You gotta get them on top of the kit. I've got and AEM Wideband A/F (most important to me), And Defi EGT, Oil pressure and Oil Temp.
I'm pushing 295 WHP on a GReddy kit (B18C5). See link in sig. It spools really quick, great torque, but won't push the really high power of some of the other kits (fine by me!)
--Chris
Greddy (and most others) don't come with electronic boost controllers or gauges for that matter. You gotta get them on top of the kit. I've got and AEM Wideband A/F (most important to me), And Defi EGT, Oil pressure and Oil Temp.
I'm pushing 295 WHP on a GReddy kit (B18C5). See link in sig. It spools really quick, great torque, but won't push the really high power of some of the other kits (fine by me!)
--Chris
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Re: Do i need to rebuild my motor to run a turbo? (BLKCivicPorcheStyle*)
ok let me ask you guys this aside from the turbo and electrical (hondata/emanage) what parts are best (should be) upgraded i.e. Ignition tune up or fuel, head work ect. will i need to redo any of that?
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