JDMRice

Yah yeah yeah, I know search, I did, Most of the posts I got was the ringlands are weak, but these posts are archived and old,
ANyways, I plan on boosting my stock h22 civic, setup would be as follows, what do u guys think, A good tune and the motor should be fine right?

t3/t4 (havent decide on how big)
750 cc injectors
Tial 38mm wastegate
ramhorn manfiold
3' downpipe/exaust
8' CCA intercooler
255 pump
chrome

jdmbb6-t

that ac is gonna have to go....

purpleh22

10 lbs., 300+ whp should be ok with a good tune. Ring lands are a weak spot.

JDMRice

I dont have ac or ps didnt feel like putting it back in, so thats not a problem

JDMRice

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Yea I should of mentioned that, I dont plan on boosting past 7-8 psi.

Justateg

Just saw a stock h22 turbo pushing 8 lbs making 300 hp with a good tune crack 3 ringlands and break a peice of a ringland off of number 4 piston. lasted about a year.

TheShodan

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Aww man.. Did Chris break?

JDMRice

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I guess Ill give mahles a try then

Justateg

why yes he did...probably going to be contacting you about rebuilding soon.

JDMRice

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Dont have the money right now for sleevs, and I know the saying u gotta pay to play...oh well, theres enough people running the new mahles wiithout problems.

purpleh22

Mahle has as good a name as any other piston. It's not just a less expensive alternative, it's a really good setup.