Ckempfer

So i have a y8 motor in my civic all stock internals, I recently got a deal on a turbo kit but i am not sure if there are things internaly i need to do before i go boosted. I will only be at low boost ( like 8lbs). this car is also my daily driver and my budget is somewhat tight. So anything i need to do for a smooth running single cam turbo??

NotAJDMFanBoy

lol, somewhat low budget and DD. Your car WILL be out of commission a while. Maybe a couple days, maybe longer. It's not one of those things you're just going to do overnight.

Ckempfer

i figured that. But im wanting to know what would be better for me to do internally to the motor if i have to do anything at all. i will wait until i have all that i need so i dont have some messed up turboed motor. lol

91sedan_kid

There is nothing wrong with boosting a stock motor, it just wont last as long as a built motor. If your going to be boosting at low psi (4-6) then you should be fine. HOWEVER if you have the time and money then just do it the right way and build the internal. ( piston, sleeve, etc.)

If you have any more question regarding turbo then i suggest you address them in the force induction thread. You'll get quicker and more helpful answers.

the425th

You should be fine, just get it tuned on stock internals.

DUKE LADUKE

Low boost would be fine on a stock motor. Just like previously said get it tuned

VtecCarHauler

comp test / leakdown test the motor. Under 250whp will be fine, 200whp and good tune it will last even longer. Find a spare longblock engine and build it so that you get less down time.