Hey guys and gals. Joint this forum primarily to gain knowledge/info/insight/others experiences. My friend, who should be joining the forum soon, is planning to build his ~98 integra turbo setup. The engine is stock. First of all what type of power is generally safely attainable without going inside the engine.. Second of all is there any place on here/ elsewhere that I should ask a question such as ,( can someone give me a list of the common honda nomenclatures, slang, nicknames? Ex: ls, eg, ek, kpro, b18, b18c, so on so forth). I'm familiar with engines turbos and auto systems. Just not honda specific.

Thanks!

 

Welcome to forum. I would recommend spending some time on the forum. All the info has been covered and available for your viewing.

 

***Forced Induction Forum FAQ***

Read the stickies, eat some dinner, then read them again. Get some sleep, then read them again tomorrow. There is a veritable wealth of information right there, and should answer all of your basic questions.

 

The stickies alone on this forum can teach you more than most technical schools will in 2 years. Just read read read.

 

Been doing that. Just wondering if anyone knows of or has put together a list of common Honda terms.

 

I really doubt it. If you run into a abbreviation, just google it. They are rarely hard to figure out. EK EG EF DC ect are all just chassis codes. B18C is a motor. Kpro is a tuning software. A lot of it is just the actual name/identifier for something. Not a whole lot of slang. The FAQ/Stickies here are amazing though. Some are out dated and are missing photos though.

EDIT: First statement applies to the list. I reread this and I sort of sound rude. haha. Woops.

 

It's all good. Thanks. In reading a ton and learning a lot.. Just curious if someone had compiled a list for us new to Honda terminology.. I know Mazda stuff pretty well but that doesn't do me any good here.. Thanks!

So. I am finding a lot of people don't press much past 300 hp. On stock motor.. That sound about right? I'm looking at turbos for my friend and thinking Garrett just because I have a 35r stage V on my rx7 and love it.. He's looking for about 300 now. Maybe 400 later after he builds a motor for boost and swaps it into the stock motors place... I've head people suggest Borg Warner too and precision. Anyone have any horror stories or reasons to stay away from any of them?

 

Stock sleeves have their limits.

I'd recommend a Nice head put together, decent turbo kit, I don't see why 300-400 could be an issue, and that's well enough to be quick on the streets.

Good bolt ons, Cams, VT and a nice turbo kit. I've personally tuned stock GSR's to around 300whp with minimal support but a turbo kit.

 

This will get you started on Chassis codes:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...for-Honda-cars

Unfortunately the "younger" honda enthusiasts, for many years now, began compiling several different chassis' of the same generation into one general top-level Japanese market code to signify it by design.

EG (basically stands for any 92-95 civic, whether hatchback, coupe or sedan)
also you will see variations such as: EG coupe, EG 4door etc. etc. (which, personally I HATE!)

EK (basically stands for any 96-01 civic, whether hatchback, coupe or sedan)

etc etc. you get the picture.

I used to be abit of a Chassis code ****, now-a-days I just smile and nod.


This will get you started on Honda Engine codes:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/honda-motor-codes-2105704/

Keep in mind these threads are old and there is alot of missing information from newer generation vehicles, engines and specifications.

Not to be a dick, but I found this in 20 seconds on Google. But since you are "new" to Honda/Acura vehicles, this should atleast get you started and help you understand what the hell us weirdo Honda people are talking about.

 

Awesome. Thanks... Ok. Back to the turbo build.. A friend of a friend is selling a turbo setup off of his car.. It's tial BOV and WG, Intercooler, piping, exhaust manifold, DP, ID1000s and a precision 6262 approx $1800. I know this turbo is a bit large but what's everyone's thoughts? 2500 to include GRS block w je pistons, darton sleeves, and eagle rods?
If we did get this setup what's boosts characteristics look like with this turbo and stock ls motor??/built vtec motor?? I don't know if it's BB or journal. Thanks gents... And ladies

 

Well, that's kind of your call. You need to know the history of the "friend of a friend".. If it sounds good, get everything except the turbo.... You will NOT like the characteristics of that size turbo, especially for a first time user..

 

I would agree with this. Or sell the turbo if you must get it. It's too large, I believe.

As for the engine chassis codes, HondaTech really doesn't help either. I have an ED6 and I post in the EF Civic subforum. I by no means have an actual EF civic.

OP, 300 whp is a lot on the street. Definitely find a turbo to fit your build. You will be impressed by a laggy turbo until you find out what you are missing. Also, did you say the kit was $1800, but $2500 with a built block? Pretty sure I'd pounce on the $700 block with dart sleeves+internals.

 

a 6262 is super overkill for 300, people are making almost 800hp with them

something like a 50 t04e will make 300 and be very responsive for street use.

 

Believe he's selling only as complete unit... And it's not sleeved. I actually spoke to the seller today... 1700 for everything including non v tec ecu chipped, 255 walbro, boost controller, feed and return lines, Id1000s,manifold tubular top mount, tial WG, turbosmart BOV, Intercooler, 3 in piping, couplers, clamps, down pipe, and 6262, 2300 for block which has eagle rods, wiesco pistons, and a girdle, moroso oil pan w return fitting.. ....

 

Ok that's exactly what I'm looking for... I thought it might be a TAD big for what we want... Actually a lot... What's a ballpark rpm to hit sat 10 pounds with that turbo?? 5- 55k

 

keep going... they are fairly laggy

 

If you know what you are looking for, the classified forced induction marketplace is a good place to start. That's where I pieced together my set up.

The one you have found has 2 things that I wouldn't be all that impressed with, the turbo and the manifold. 300 whp isn't very high. I think short rams or turbular log manifolds are better for that HP goal. I read a thread here not long ago that was pretty informative on choosing a manifold. The topmount will be laggier also, right?

 

Yeah I was thinking bout that too ( top mount = laggier) will it make a significant difference? I was also thinking it might be good if he does want to go larger later...

 

Turbo impeller on the compressor side is chipped up. Anyone know of a compressor wheel that'll fit a precision 6262, since precision doesn't sell parts...

 

You can't just replace a compressor wheel and go with it. The entire assembly needs to be balanced, which is why Precision doesn't sell individual parts.

 

Yeah I know. Just wondering if anyone has fitted a different wheel that will work or has a good precision wheel they want to sell...

 

That requires a full rebalance of the turbocharger. People do not sell individual precision "CEA" parts from Precision turbo, like the other companies.

 

Like stated above I know that it needs to be rebalanced. Just wondering if anyone has a wheel that will fit or had a precision wheel that's good off a turbo with bad hot wheel/ bearings etc. I know they make them

 

Do yourself a favor. Get a go-autoworks turbo kit. 2000 bucks. Just add 450cc turbo eclipse injectors, walbro fuel pump, and a tune. It will work for a long time and meet your needs and save a first timer the headache of building a system for a car they aren't familiar with.

 

That is definitely a good recommendation.