_Endless_

not long ago i blew my engine, here is the thread:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=399672

if you don't like reading all of it, here is a summary: i was boosting 9psi on my b16a for 3 months before it went. the culprit, as far as i know, was the fuel management where in i'm only using an 8:1 FMU, inline pump and stock injectors. when my friends heard about my engine, they keep on implying indirectly that the problem may also be the installation.

I and my bro did the installation ourselves but we did it carefully and with a lot of research. we had in our minds that a blown engine was inevitable coz of the fuel management but due to budget concern, it wasn't address right away. now, i like to know, could it also be our installation? coz i was thinking if it was the installation then it wouldn't lasted 3 months right? and i was also thinking, the only thing(granting i installed everything properly) that could happen with installation is ending up with a boost leak for not connecting the pipes properly. correct me if i'm wrong though.

i know i should've had it tuned and i should've give some attention to the fueling right away, but could it also be the installation as well on what happened to me? in what way?

any info will be appreciated.

_Endless_

anyone?

Jspd

tunning and fuel. theres your answer. leaky charge pipes wont cause your engine to blow, just reduce psi. you answered the question already. you knew where your faults were and you saw the outcome. hopefully this doesnt come across as rude cause i dont mean it that way. just remeber that fuel management is your #1 priority when it comes to boosting. it will save you headaches later on. and a lot of money. good luck with the new engine!

CzanSOHC

That is why your motor went.

BoostedED9

maxed out the stock injectors wich could of lead to locking one up?????

_Endless_

thanks for the replies. i know it was my fuel management that cause it but when my friends started implying that it's coz of wrong installation thats when i decided to ask about it coz i could wrong.

accordfreak

i think you should've used a 12:1 fmu instead

J.R.

Damn its threads like this that make me wonder if I should even go turbo!! I just got my turbo too but I ave the 12:1 fmu. It had to have been because of the *8:1 fmu.

@irborne

learn as much as you can about what it takes to run turbo safely on your motor. until then, i dont recommend rushing into turbo w/o knowing the fundamental.

good luck & play smart.

ahobbs

Don't be scared of turbo because of someone elses mistake. It's not the turbo and you can only install it the same way everytime. Most of the time it's fuel management. I almost did the FMU set up, but looking in the long run, it's way worth it to go standalone. You wont have those irritaing problems of fuel if you do it right the first time. Me personally, I would not run a turbo on nothing else but standalone. Even if im boosting 3psi. i would still do it standalone so it precise everytime. Also Turbos were not meant to go on stock honda engines, so of course it's going to wear the motor down faster and if you don't have the proper fuel management it will go even faster. Remember to do a ton of research on different set ups before you jump into turbo.........the research is worth it. Ask questions and see who set up worked the best for reliablity and power. Better luck next time on your motor.

Antwaine


[Modified by HybridcivicLS-T, 9:15 AM 2/15/2003]

Fatty_1775

Is Hondata considered a stand alone? No, right?

Jspd

yes it is considered standalone!