Boo Radley

This is just a general question to get some conversation going and so I can see what you guys think.

Tell me whichever Honda engine you think is a great platform for turbocharging. Explain and back up your reasoning too.

ahobbs

depends on your goals and needs there is a FAQ for your qestion. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/878010

this is a good start. it tells you the compression ratios and sometimes low is good and sometimes high is good depends on your personal goal.


Modified by HybridcivicLS-T at 10:16 PM 7/19/2008


Modified by HybridcivicLS-T at 10:17 PM 7/19/2008

blinx9900

The best one is the 1.5 liter 8valve engine found in the CRX HF iirc, its 8 valves are larger the the 16 valves normally found in more modern engines and its smaller throttle body is excellent at increasing velocity into the intake manifold, its even better if you can find the exhaust system that comes with it as you can use its exhaust system as a dump tube cause its so small, furthermore this engine comes with forged pistons for some odd reason and a closed deck design so it should be good for about 24.312 psi of boost. It's a true gem most people don't know about. You should be able to identify it by its red valve cover (yes that's right) and it is a SOHC so you should be able to find it pretty cheap. Also the intake cam of an ITR fits right in it and works wonders. Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.

grandtheftlunchbox

WTF? hahahaha

I hope you're kidding blinx. that might be signature worthy.

Everyone says the LS is the best motor to turbo because of its beefier rods and longer stroke. I don't have any personal experience though. I will be doing a turbo DOHC ZC in the future, I've heard lots of good things about those for turbo as well.


Modified by grandtheftlunchbox at 7:06 AM 7/20/2008

moores55

my k24a2.

blinx9900

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I hope you're kidding blinx. that might be signature worthy.

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why would i be kidding, i been in the game 8 years son, this motor is a gem! It's the same motor steph papdakis ran back in the day in his drag car, i think lisa kubo used one too but iirc they both destroked them to 1.3 to get a better r/s...

acura1652

i would have to go with a k series lol

Newt Dog

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blinx9900 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The best one is the 1.5 liter 8valve engine found in the CRX HF iirc, its 8 valves are larger the the 16 valves normally found in more modern engines and its smaller throttle body is excellent at increasing velocity into the intake manifold, its even better if you can find the exhaust system that comes with it as you can use its exhaust system as a dump tube cause its so small, furthermore this engine comes with forged pistons for some odd reason and a closed deck design so it should be good for about 24.312 psi of boost. It's a true gem most people don't know about. You should be able to identify it by its red valve cover (yes that's right) and it is a SOHC so you should be able to find it pretty cheap. Also the intake cam of an ITR fits right in it and works wonders. Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The time it took you to type this crap you could of answered his question!

Boost what ever engine you already have! They are all fun!!

blinx9900

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K is a waste of money, go with the 8valve single cam, that bish will haul!! you wont regret it trust me!! in fact i remember reading on some F1 website that honda used a variation of this engine in one of there F1 cars but it had an extra 2cylinders so it was a 2.0 V6 making nearly 800whp!! i bet you a K cant do that

blinx9900

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The time it took you to type this crap you could of answered his question! </TD></TR></TABLE>

stop hating just cause you don't have an 8valve...

Newt Dog

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stop hating just cause you don't have an 8valve...</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL.. Ok, That's funny..

boostedeg302

IMO the best Honda engine to turbo would be the Honda 400ex powerplant. That baby is nasty. But for a car... I would go gsr