Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed
04-05-2002, 09:37 AM
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Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed
Drove it to work for the first time today. Took me 2 days to install, working a few hours a night after work.
I used the following parts: A small tbo3 turbo from a saab 900 (cost: $11.00), custom welded downpipe, volvo BOV (cost: $3.00), 2" i.d. radiator hose and various clamps and connectors (cost: under $60.00), no intercooler as of yet, 92+ civic half radiator (cost: traded for B18a rods), various t's and line connectors, 450 DSM injectors w/ modified grommets (cost: $3.00), Apexi vafc (cost: $300), and the manifold i bought from Michael Pham, who is a member here. I dont remember his H-T name, but he was more than willing to arange shipping, and was great to deal with. I recommend getting one of these manis from him.
I used the following parts: A small tbo3 turbo from a saab 900 (cost: $11.00), custom welded downpipe, volvo BOV (cost: $3.00), 2" i.d. radiator hose and various clamps and connectors (cost: under $60.00), no intercooler as of yet, 92+ civic half radiator (cost: traded for B18a rods), various t's and line connectors, 450 DSM injectors w/ modified grommets (cost: $3.00), Apexi vafc (cost: $300), and the manifold i bought from Michael Pham, who is a member here. I dont remember his H-T name, but he was more than willing to arange shipping, and was great to deal with. I recommend getting one of these manis from him.
04-05-2002, 09:39 AM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RioNinja)
And YES i know my car is 5 different colors and has a hideous yellow stripe on it. 
04-05-2002, 10:03 AM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RGAZ)
I used a rotary rasp on a drill, could be done just as easily with a dremel.
As far as the manifold, Its even nicer in person, nice welds and all. Cant beat the price. Here is a post with them for sale: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=147764
Great guy to deal with
As far as the manifold, Its even nicer in person, nice welds and all. Cant beat the price. Here is a post with them for sale: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=147764
Great guy to deal with
04-05-2002, 10:04 AM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RGAZ)
That car looks funny! It even has a racing stripe on the side view mirrors! By the way, that is a a penny saver turbo set up you got going there.
04-05-2002, 10:08 AM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RioNinja)
Talk about a sleeper! I think you probably get the prize for the best speed/dollar ratio.
What'd you do about intake piping and filter?
What'd you do about intake piping and filter?
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04-05-2002, 11:50 AM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RioNinja)
The charge pipes are mostly 2" radiator hose.
didnt purchase an airfilter yet, just praying i dont suck in a rock.
Its a hell of a lot faster than it was, thats for sure. I was getting a little stumbling when vtec hit, so for now i just disabled it. I'm using the vafc mod for fuel controll, and so far its working beautifully. I'm only running an indicated .20 kg/cm2 of boost on the vafc, which equates to about 2.x psi. I have to adjust the wastegate actuator rod on the turbo, and finish up all the hose routing and things. Just got it done at 2am last night, so i didnt even have time to clean it.
didnt purchase an airfilter yet, just praying i dont suck in a rock.
Its a hell of a lot faster than it was, thats for sure. I was getting a little stumbling when vtec hit, so for now i just disabled it. I'm using the vafc mod for fuel controll, and so far its working beautifully. I'm only running an indicated .20 kg/cm2 of boost on the vafc, which equates to about 2.x psi. I have to adjust the wastegate actuator rod on the turbo, and finish up all the hose routing and things. Just got it done at 2am last night, so i didnt even have time to clean it.
04-05-2002, 03:27 PM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RioNinja)
Good work RioNinja Havent seen you around in the Crx forum, looks like we know what you been doing in yer spare time 
You still running the same motor?
Havent seen you around in the Crx forum, looks like we know what you been doing in yer spare time You still running the same motor?
04-05-2002, 08:16 PM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (Prelussion)
He's using an internall one. He maybe just has the externall one capped off some how?
04-05-2002, 08:35 PM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (RioNinja)
Ghetto-Fabulous!!
Good job, man!
I'm following the same idea...just using different pieces.
Sonny
Good job, man!
I'm following the same idea...just using different pieces.
Sonny
04-05-2002, 09:30 PM
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Re: Some pics of my junkyard turbo setup! Just completed (Brandon Chun)
Yep, same motor. For now anyways
And the wastegate, internal. Just have a plate over the flange.
That damn volvo bov actually sounds half decent. Not too loud, but noticable.
And the wastegate, internal. Just have a plate over the flange.
That damn volvo bov actually sounds half decent. Not too loud, but noticable.
