RedRacer

Hi all, just like it says just fulfilling some curiosity here. Wondering when everyone took the step.

I have 92,500 on my '00 Si and have had thoughts of turbo charging it for awhile. I finally have the money for a GReddy kit, hondata, clutch, etc.. and I am trying to decide if I want to take the step or not. I am good friends with a local guy here in KY that tunes Honda's so I know I have good local support for it. But although I think it can run fine for awhile, I know one day I will need a rebuild. If I could get maybe two 1 1/2 - 2 more years out of the stock engine I would be set.

Basically, is it even logical to turbo a high mileage car?

TurboGoKart

Sure you can. Do a compression test first. That will give you a good idea of what shape the motor is in. As long as you do the normal maintenance steps, you should be golden.

I've been raping my turbo D16Z6 at 10psi for the last 26k miles.

RedRacer

Thanks for the reply! The results of my compression test was 215, 215, 220, 225. Do I still need to do a leakdown test also? How many miles did you have on your car when you added the turbo?

093turbo16

iTrader: (2)

I have 133,000 on mine. been boosting for last 20,000

RedRacer

Impressive.. What setup are you running?

093turbo16

iTrader: (2)

I have two. One is an HF manifold with a custom adapter and a 16G turbo. Uberdata of course. Click on the first link in my sig.

Rod.

140k

ginoboy1978

I have 195,000kms on my turbo D.

DAN

egvtec

I had 80k on my Ls turbo, now im not sure how many on my B16 since it is a JDM Engine

TurboGoKart

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What engine did you do that compression test on?

Also I had 82k on the car when i boosted it.

RedRacer

This was on my stock B16a2 in my '00 Si

Integra21

i started back at about 12k - only have 18k now though

RedRacer

haha, nice! I wish mine were that low . unfortunately I have to put around 50 miles a day on my car because of two jobs. If I don't turbo my car, I don't really know what else to get yet. I would like to have something forced inducted again for sure.

redzcstandardhatch

with solid tuning and good upkeep, your car should last a long time... that engine is just getting started.

mrbsponge

o boosted my last one for 12,ooo miles. or 2 years daily driven to work and raced at the track alot!

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I was boosted at 148K miles. I'm now at 157K miles. The car has been running PERFECT.

Whoever said turbo'ing a high mileage car is dangerous and stupid, is full of ****! I am living proof and so are others, its not the mileage of the motor. Its the CONDITION of the motor.

wisjdmhonda

i boosted my stock d when it had 210,000 miles on it. no probs. now im boosting a B18b with 130,000 miles everythings good so far.

spoolingb20

Boost it till it goes then you have a reason to build your motor. ( But this is easier said having an extra car sitting around to drive).

urbansi

lots of people told me not to boost my 99 si with only 63,000 miles on it, its now got 75k on it an i havent run into a problem yet with the motor or turbo(knock on wood). Durring the initial questions time i spoke with technicians at honda and it seemed like they were really trying to scare me away from turboing it and they said your going to need to have your trans rebuilt, and the cp is too high and ****, but i guess they dont understand that not all people rape transmissions etc. so i say go for it, my buddy just pulled a b18 block out of the local junk yard with 150k on it and did some maintenance on it and has thrown in about 50+ 100hp shots of nitrous at it and it runs perfect still. Honda motors are ****. just make sure to get a compression test to see if your in good shape.

RedRacer

my compresssion results are 215, 215, 220, 225. I think its sitting pretty good. I am also trying to decide whether or not to spend the extra on the Hondata right now, or just run the blue box setup for awhile. I have a newer stock clutch in the car right now, but Im sure it won't last long with added power.

Some of my other friends are suggesting a 1.8t gti. But those really need a turbo upgrade to be quick also I think. Plus I do like my Si a lot. I know turbo Hondas can live healthy lives if they are taken care of.

urbansi

i drove one of those 1.8t's and they are prety slow compared to my car, and i am only on 7psi. stay with the honda!

0bd1_Kanobe

156,000 miles with about 15k with turbo on 10 psi. The trick to a lasting motor is to check oil and not run to rich to were you wash the rings out. Hondata on 10 psi worked for my brother's car................Soichiro Garage 7

RedRacer

What other things do you have with your kit? Basically I will be doing what you have on your car to start with. You running any boost controller or any other things like that?

0bd1_Kanobe

Usualy for kit not runnung over 10 psi a manual boost controler should be good, but be real carefull when you turn the boost up and read the instruction.......Soichiro Garage 7

MidShipCivic

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Watch it pal.