https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...480e63eaae.jpghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...4dff219f26.jpghttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...2327483f4f.jpghttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...4c4f05bdce.jpghttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...eff426370a.jpgSo that night I thought long and hard, I've owned about 9 civics and they were all fun....but really slow. So then I decided I'm going to build a 500hp, quick spooling, street car. First order of business was figuring out the knock, after a few turns. I could tell there was something going on in the block. Like a spun bearing. So I decided to hunt for a B18a/b block and scrap the b20. Picked this unmolested b18a1 block off of a running DA that had to be junked because of rust.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...fb17fcd01e.jpgAt this point I knew I had to make my dollars stretch as far as possible (4month old daughter, and just bought a house)...the costs were gonna add up with the turbo kit, Ecu, engine work..I managed to scavenge a custom kit suitable for my goals, but decided to not buy the turbo from the seller, it was way too big for my needs.https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...4fd2e5a37a.jpghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...cf75d7be90.jpgI ultimately Decided to send the b18a block to CNC Werx for CSS, jetwash, deck, bore and hone to 81.5mm. Paired the block up with wiseco 9:1 forged pistons, Eagle H beam rods. Soon after I started the b20v removal. Turns out the b16 head, has a port and polish, Crower springs and retainers, Type R cams. ARP head studs, AEM fuel rail with aem regulator. Skunk2 intake manifold, not sure what throttle body..doesn't look stock. Everything in mint shape. I think the previous owner had no idea what he was selling for as a whole for $700 https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...46f24ed8e8.jpghttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...f878af2b08.jpgClutch turned out ok too, I believe it's an ACT w/ act pressure plate. Unknown Aftermarket lightweight flywheel. Definitely buying a new sprung 6 puck clutch. Not sure if I should buy the whole package. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...cbbf9b1b58.jpghttps://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...3d17e726c8.jpgAfter a lot of reading and research on available turbos, I decided to go with the journal bearing Turbonetics T-GA 6157 t3 .65A/R from go autoworks. It was the ultimate decision based on budget, reliability, and it should perfectly meet my goals.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...ae8ce659e3.jpghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...51a935cafd.jpgNow I'm patiently waiting to get the block back from CNC WERX. While I stockpile parts and figure out a full build list. Also I have this crappy engine bay to deal with.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...131ff97978.jpg

Originally Posted by rauber15 (Post 51536527)

If you want it to be a street car, try to up your piston compression a little. Why take the best part out of hondas? That's high compression.

Originally Posted by jay2415 (Post 51536557)

my thought was to keep it low enough to drive like a normal car, and avoid detonation. I could run 9.6+ but it's a higher risk. The 3% of the driving time I need it to have higher compression, doesn't outweigh the other 97% of the time I'll be driving the car.

Originally Posted by Chance EG (Post 51536574)

9.5 -> 10:1 is 100% safe assuming you have at least 91 octane available.

3" exhaust for sure.

Originally Posted by ls joker (Post 51536581)

I do like what the 5857 brought to the table and how the setup is as of now. However, there has been a few changes since i last ran the 6157. Would like to see how it responds and reacts now after all the newer mods, but coughing up 500 dollars for a refresh isnt worth it. Not to mention, setting up BBG again. That shit was a pain. Shit took all summer literally.

if you trust your tuner, i definitely agree to go with a lil higher compression. More compression will enhance every aspect of the motor setup.

also, after doing the switch from 70mm to the 76mm catback, i definitely recommend a 3" exhaust. My personal discription of what will happen.... itll wake the turbo up sooner, make more power, and be quieter. Quieter by getting rid of the resonance from the smaller piping.

and dont forget to add an intake to that setup

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51536738)

Boost by gear does not need to be "tuned" on the dyno make sure you get tuned to your max boost lvl at the dyno. Some tuners will setup BBG on the dyno but they can tune BBG all day on the dyno and it means nothing. The street is completely different. Alot of times you will hit boost cut once you hit the streets as street build boost bettter then the dyno due to increased loads. As far as low speeds arround town you dont have to be in boost 24/7 part throttle will not create boost really especially with the setup you have. BBG is moreso for full throttle situations, and setting a max boost per gear not the minimum

BBG can be a bitch......... no 2 roads are the same so once you think you have it dialed in you realize this and works well only when you have perfect traction, there are also variances with temperature. You really need to spend some time with it until you figure out what works best with your setup

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51537153)

Lol people tried to convince me to go Hallman I didn' like the fact that you still will need oem ecu anyway if you plan to keep oem cluster, and the harness needed is the same cost as a full Hondata ecu

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51537153)

Lol people tried to convince me to go Hallman I didn' like the fact that you still will need oem ecu anyway if you plan to keep oem cluster, and the harness needed is the same cost as a full Hondata ecu

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51537372)

Oops my bad guys i read that wrong thought we were talking about haltec. And you did try to convince me to use a hallman mbc i just didnt listen

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51537405)

Sure they do just don' want full boost in 1sr or second gear or trying to control boost with my right foot. Maybe in the future ill try that method but for now ill stick with my bbg

Originally Posted by TheShodan (Post 51537544)

What hallman did that?, you don't make enough exhaust energy to get full pressure on 1st gear any way. And if you don't know how to control your own throttle, then you shouldn't be driving a car, my friend

Originally Posted by 2kdrift (Post 51537605)

for a mod you are very disrepctful arnet you, I can drive my car however I please. I never said I did not know how to control my throttle anyway so piss off Mr know it all