my turbo build
12-04-2008, 11:07 AM
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my turbo build
ok i want to start off by saying i've learned ALOT from this forum and other forums i frequent. with that being said i've also heard alot of controversy over this vs. that. i want to come here and clarify all this crap.
well my project consists of a dd 1995 civic ex coupe. i bought a complete motor (OEM D16Z6) for fairly cheap. now i want to turbo it, but don't want to go crazy! lol i want a managable dd 5-8 lbs of boost on it.(here's where the controversy starts) alot of people have told me that if i go with a stock rebuild that i would be fine, other people say that i should get lower compression pistons. well i researched it and turbo pistons for my motor will put me at around 8 psi right? aren't stock pistons rated at 9 psi? would it really make that big of a difference? what are the advantages to having 8 over 9?
as to the turbo set up i wanted to use a T28 or a T30. in the future i want to be able to boost a little bit more maybe even up to 300 hp maybe even less. thanks for your help and time!
well my project consists of a dd 1995 civic ex coupe. i bought a complete motor (OEM D16Z6) for fairly cheap. now i want to turbo it, but don't want to go crazy! lol i want a managable dd 5-8 lbs of boost on it.(here's where the controversy starts) alot of people have told me that if i go with a stock rebuild that i would be fine, other people say that i should get lower compression pistons. well i researched it and turbo pistons for my motor will put me at around 8 psi right? aren't stock pistons rated at 9 psi? would it really make that big of a difference? what are the advantages to having 8 over 9?
as to the turbo set up i wanted to use a T28 or a T30. in the future i want to be able to boost a little bit more maybe even up to 300 hp maybe even less. thanks for your help and time!
12-04-2008, 11:36 AM
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PSI is an irrelevant measure. Dont use it to determine your goals. If you run the stock D series bottom end, you're safe in the 220-240whp range. If you rebuild with a set of Vitaras and Eagle/Tuner Toys rods, you'll be safe up to around 400whp. PSI varies with your turbo choice and the efficiency of the setup. It seems you have quite a bit more research to do before jumping into a build...
12-05-2008, 06:32 AM
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PSI is an irrelevant measure. Dont use it to determine your goals. If you run the stock D series bottom end, you're safe in the 220-240whp range. If you rebuild with a set of Vitaras and Eagle/Tuner Toys rods, you'll be safe up to around 400whp. PSI varies with your turbo choice and the efficiency of the setup. It seems you have quite a bit more research to do before jumping into a build...
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