danman3323

I have a 2000 civic SI and I want to put turbo in it, but I was wondering what I should do to the engine first so that the engine will handle the trubo kit. Should I get cam gears and stuff?

31flavorscivic

Your engine should be able to safely handle 6-7 PSI on stock internals. Just my .02.

Rod.

Your engine can handle a turbo on stock internals. Get it tuned also

b1ackc1v1c

Do a compression test...also read this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1024174

donkiman

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hmmm. you already have cam gears. why do u want new ones?

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1024174

31flavorscivic

I heard from someone on this site that doing improved cams, lifters,and headwork like that on a turbo car is not the correct avenue for performance. I would have to search hard for the thread, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

donkiman

correct. stock honda cams are fine. if you want to run your stock block just get decent size turbo and tune it. if you wanna run past 300whp its recomded you upgrade pistons, rods, rings, and possibly valve springs for higher reving. if you want to go to the limit that you can get sleeves but generally for street use thats not really required.

danman3323

Can I just take it to any shop to get it tuned, or a specific shop? So I should tune it before I put on the turbo kit, Right?

PrettyLude

you tune it after you put the kit on