How safe is this setup??
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How safe is this setup??
Hey guys I just put a Greddy 92-95 Civic EX turbo on my ZC. Runs great, no pinging at boost. My question is I only put colder plugs, changed the timing, and am using the fuel pressure riser that came with the kit. At only 5 psi do I need any other engine management?
Also whats better to use with a turbo, Synthetic oil or not? At the moment Im using Non synthetic, thanks guys
Also whats better to use with a turbo, Synthetic oil or not? At the moment Im using Non synthetic, thanks guys
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (maxim_force)
Why would you use Synthetic? I hear 2 different things about using synthetic on a turbo.
1) They say use sythetic since it handles heat better
2) The other side says that synthetic is to thin to use with a turbo
Would it hurt using non sythetic?
1) They say use sythetic since it handles heat better
2) The other side says that synthetic is to thin to use with a turbo
Would it hurt using non sythetic?
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (CWBETB)
When you stated a fuel pressure riser, do you mean a boost dependant regulator?
As for oil, I just get the penzoil 10-30, it's a lot cheaper, I just change my oil more often.
As for oil, I just get the penzoil 10-30, it's a lot cheaper, I just change my oil more often.
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (FIxALPHA)
Fuel Pressure Riser, it came with an older version of the turbo kit, its supposed to push more fuel when boost goes up. My kit came with the blue box but it wouldnt work for me since Im using a teg ECU
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (CWBETB)
from Cartech's site...
So, what does it take for you to have a reliable turbo? Two things: use a top notch synthetic oil and change
it every 5000 miles. Don’t worry about anything else.
it every 5000 miles. Don’t worry about anything else.
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (CWBETB)
They say that a stock ignition system is good for moderate boost levels. As long as ur using a boost dependant regulator ull be ok as long as its adjusted right. What fule pump are u using. I have an 89 teg that i turboed. D16A1, similar motor to the DOHC ZC. Im using stock timing, but also running lower compression. Just make sure your not running out of fuel. what else do u have in ur set-up. what kind of car is it? just curious about ur set-up. dean 89turboteg
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Re: How safe is this setup?? (89turboteg)
Im using the stock fuel pump. Engine mods are
DC sports stainless exhaust
Random Tech High flow cat
Greddy 92-95 Civic EX turbo
Fuel Pressure riser from an older Greddy 92-95 Civic EX
Colder spark plugs
Accell wires
lowered timing
89 Teg ECU
Blitz BOV
Clutchmasters stage 2 clutch
Thats about it fo the engine, other mods are here http://www.geocities.com/cwbetb
[Modified by CWBETB, 2:16 AM 10/5/2001]
DC sports stainless exhaust
Random Tech High flow cat
Greddy 92-95 Civic EX turbo
Fuel Pressure riser from an older Greddy 92-95 Civic EX
Colder spark plugs
Accell wires
lowered timing
89 Teg ECU
Blitz BOV
Clutchmasters stage 2 clutch
Thats about it fo the engine, other mods are here http://www.geocities.com/cwbetb
[Modified by CWBETB, 2:16 AM 10/5/2001]
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