Really? won't the ps fluid over heat?

 

no, i have done this on many cars and never had a problem. take a look at the newere civics(like 99si) i believe that they come from the factory without this "cooler"

 

For my PS line I actually dremeled off the bracket that attaches to the frame and zip tied it to the lower support beam. That helped to free up about 1.5" of space. It sits just perfectly between the radiator and intercooler.

 

hey for you g2 guys, was it a bitch to remove the bumper cover off the actual bumper? I CANT GET IT TOO COME OFF and i think it would be easier for me to work on it with it on...or at least run run the charge piping first. did you use an impact driver? theres like 7 screws that are definatley on there... any ideas.

 

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I had the same problem....just get some penetrating bolt breaker **** and it should work. I would also try a phillips bit that will fit in a rachet. Kinda gives you more leverage for turning. I will find a pic of my bumper support for ya. Took me an hour or so with the air dremel.

-Ryan


EDIT- Heres one...

 

Good luck Dan.

If you're up for it, I think a few of us will be down to Cincy at Raceline to use the dyno some time over winter break.

 

hey ben! cant wait for you to cruise down... ill be in orlando from the 14th-20th (hence why im trying to finish by sunday) but it doesn't look like its happening... i am busy from 3-12 tonite..sheesh! dam band... anyway.


i dont think ill be hitting up the dyno until i

a. get it running rite
b. have enough time to work with the fuel maps and the wideband

but id love to come watch you guys run. you have my number, and if not...robbie's got em. see ya then. man

Ryan-
you remember that hard *** cast peace underneath? what a bitch-- im about to head back out to the garage and work on it...its not going so smooth but i'll live. thanks for your comments and concers. seeya.

 

process: what apain...







as you see i only have half done and still a lot of cutting needs to be done... i cant remember the bumper cover so i can only access the back side (ha ha funny funny ) i also have some more to cut off the bottom... it hink im gonna try to find a torch. grrrrr

 

nice to see another nati honda/acura getting boosted. i just got my rebuilt block put in last night and cranked it up. i actually just took my turbo kit off and sold it to a guy on here. no more turbo D for me. gonna start a 6th gen civic LS turbo setup next. have fun with all the custom work. itll definitely be worth it.

 

Man that sawzall is going to take forever. You need an air compressor with a die grinder and some good cutoff wheels. Once we got some good wheels my brother cut trimmed my support in no time.

 

any suggestions? we have an air compressor but just what you see in the picture....

 

You should probably just buy a die grinder, mandrel, and cut-off wheels. You'll probably find it useful for other things down the line. Die grinder will be cleaner than using a torch or sawzall.

Hopefully, you've got a tank that holds a lot of volume or a place that doesn't mind the compressor being on while you work. Die grinders use the air rapidly.

 

Yeah even just cutting the seam off with the sawzall was a BITCH, I do love that saw though, fun to use.

 

heres some progress as of tonite i made...

and my new best friend...


here she stands before primer / paint (rust is the enemy!) took a long time to finally get it all out, but check out my next james bond move...


since i already had the intercooler brackets welded...just made more brackets




the intercooler fits nice (sorry no pics yet..gotta paint and let dry) but man what a pain... it will be worth it..oh yes..it will be worth it.

 

NEW PICTURES..wahoo...










oooh im getting so excited...too bad i leave for vacation in 20 hours..grr.oh well.

 

looks good man!

I have a question though, i've been thinking about this also....

If you bolt the bumper support to the car, attach the IC to it and run the pipes, how do you attach the bumper to the bumper support when it's already on the car?

The headlights cover half of those screw/bolt things you need access too???

Oh and: have a good vacation!

 

You didn't buy that GSR on eBay in July did you? Looks like my old one

 

blackac- im not sure how im gonna do it..ill cross that bridge..

and no..definately isnt your old gsr. i bought this baby a virgin over 2 years ago.


Modified by RedStarGsr at 10:35 PM 12/13/2003

 

im curious, can i still keep a/c if i go turbo on my G2?

 

there are people who have kept their A/c, it is just more of a headache to actually run all the piping. Consider you must also use a space saving manifold such as a log, and a smaller (correct me if im wrong) turbo. good luck with your project.

 

watch out now imma be joinin the g2 boost club....once i get my 5-speed swap done