Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (Dial-up beware)
11-12-2002, 07:49 PM
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Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (Dial-up beware)
This weekend, Jeff C. and I installed the turbo on my hatch. The install went pretty well considering that it was our first time and we had to fab all the piping. I'm running an AFC and 450s for fuel. The car runs like a raped ape..traction is a problem until 3rd gear with my 205/40/17s.
Overall I'm very pleased. At 7.8psi the turbo spools almost instantly and pulls strong all the way to 8 grand. I'll try to get some pictures of the car cleaned up with the bumper back on soon.
Here's what we started with: 166 tire melting horsepower.
All stripped down.
Slight chassis modification required.
Test fitting/oil pan removal.
It's gonna be a tiiite fit.
Oddly enough this part wasn't in the Helm's manual.
Passenger's side intercooler piping
Flow-bench proven piping bend.
Gotta make room.
For reference, Jeff C is 9ft tall.
My CARB exempt, emissions approved exhaust.
Oil drain/downpipe
Room? What room?
Fine.
Overall I'm very pleased. At 7.8psi the turbo spools almost instantly and pulls strong all the way to 8 grand. I'll try to get some pictures of the car cleaned up with the bumper back on soon.
Here's what we started with: 166 tire melting horsepower.
All stripped down.
Slight chassis modification required.
Test fitting/oil pan removal.
It's gonna be a tiiite fit.
Oddly enough this part wasn't in the Helm's manual.
Passenger's side intercooler piping
Flow-bench proven piping bend.
Gotta make room.
For reference, Jeff C is 9ft tall.
My CARB exempt, emissions approved exhaust.
Oil drain/downpipe
Room? What room?
Fine.
11-12-2002, 07:53 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (91CivicSi)
is that an EGT probe going in the 3rd cyl on that greddy manifold? Is it already predrilled for you?
looks good!
[Modified by machaf, 9:55 PM 11/12/2002]
looks good!
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11-12-2002, 08:21 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (AfroPuff)
I'm thinking about dumping the exhaust shortly after the turbo too. Whats it sound like? A dentist drill? And theres no fear of burning up exhaust valves right?
11-12-2002, 08:31 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (House of Boost)
My friend likes to describe the sound of open DP as a shrimp boat. at full tilt this is about the best way to describe the sounds...
Turbo LS open DP:
http://www.houston-imports.com/~st00pid/shamirace.mpg
http://www.houston-imports.com/~st00...civicboost.mpg
Turbo ITR open DP
http://www.cheesefrog.com/turboitr.mpg
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Turbo LS open DP:
http://www.houston-imports.com/~st00pid/shamirace.mpg
http://www.houston-imports.com/~st00...civicboost.mpg
Turbo ITR open DP
http://www.cheesefrog.com/turboitr.mpg
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11-12-2002, 08:31 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (House of Boost)
It sounds like a $500 winter beater, but drives like a $30,000 sports car. No risk of burning exhaust valves; turbo keeps the heat up there.
Could you elaborate on burning exhaust valves? I've never heard of that before.
Thanks for the comments!
11-12-2002, 08:39 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (91CivicSi)
Good to see another turbo-hybrid EF! What fuel management you gonna be running?
Looks familiar.......
Oh there it is
[Modified by Speed PHreak, 12:49 AM 11/13/2002]
Looks familiar.......
Oh there it is
[Modified by Speed PHreak, 12:49 AM 11/13/2002]
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11-12-2002, 08:46 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (Speed PHreak)
Good to see another turbo-hybrid EF! What fuel management you gonna be running?
11-12-2002, 09:10 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (91CivicSi)
very nice, looks like it went smoothly!!
I gave you a PM about the mani.
I gave you a PM about the mani.
11-12-2002, 10:25 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (91CivicSi)
It sounds like a $500 winter beater, but drives like a $30,000 sports car. No risk of burning exhaust valves; turbo keeps the heat up there.
Mine's actually not loud at all. A buddy of mine ran open DP on his Drag 3 '00 Si and it was VERY rowdy..you can actually hear yourself think, listen to the radio, and carry on a conversation in my car. I'll probably sell my catback and leave it this way for a while. I love it.
Could you elaborate on burning exhaust valves? I've never heard of that before.
Thanks for the comments!
Mine's actually not loud at all. A buddy of mine ran open DP on his Drag 3 '00 Si and it was VERY rowdy..you can actually hear yourself think, listen to the radio, and carry on a conversation in my car. I'll probably sell my catback and leave it this way for a while. I love it.
Could you elaborate on burning exhaust valves? I've never heard of that before.
Thanks for the comments!
11-12-2002, 10:29 PM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (FredoSP)
awesome man! couple questions:
1) did you weld the piping yourself? and the bends, just pieces of mandrel pipe cut up?
2) what intercooler is that? and were you able to fit that behemoth under the stock bumper?
1) did you weld the piping yourself? and the bends, just pieces of mandrel pipe cut up?
2) what intercooler is that? and were you able to fit that behemoth under the stock bumper?
11-13-2002, 03:10 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (machaf)
is that an EGT probe going in the 3rd cyl on that greddy manifold? Is it already predrilled for you?
awesome man! couple questions:
1) did you weld the piping yourself? and the bends, just pieces of mandrel pipe cut up?
2) what intercooler is that? and were you able to fit that behemoth under the stock bumper?
1) did you weld the piping yourself? and the bends, just pieces of mandrel pipe cut up?
2) what intercooler is that? and were you able to fit that behemoth under the stock bumper?
The intercooler is an XS Engineering Sylvia core. It dosent look that big with the bumper on though.
11-13-2002, 06:02 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (fatkid)
My car was never loud, especially with open down pipe. Those state troopers never said a thing.
The core is 20x11x3. We had to take the cutting wheel to the bumper to make room..it fits though.
11-13-2002, 06:06 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (Charlie)
Nice intercoller.
what are the dementions of it?
At first i thought it was the Greddy type24
what are the dementions of it?
At first i thought it was the Greddy type24
11-13-2002, 06:40 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (91CivicSi)
Looks like my car!! But my DP is shorter!! It is LOUD. I am getting sick of mine. But there is still those times that I love the sound. Full tilt on the freeway....*droool*
11-13-2002, 08:37 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (tony1)
Nice intercoller.
what are the dementions of it?
At first i thought it was the Greddy type24
The xs core is 24x11x3 and is one of the most efficient ic's available. That's the one I use on all of my custom turbo kits.
what are the dementions of it?
At first i thought it was the Greddy type24
The xs core is 24x11x3 and is one of the most efficient ic's available. That's the one I use on all of my custom turbo kits.
I'm trying to figure out which intercooler will work out the best for my EF(90 civic si) What is the demintion of the Greddy type24? anyone know?
how much is the XS intercooler?
11-13-2002, 09:07 AM
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Re: Turbo Install Pics!!!!: 18G onto B18C1 in my 91 hatch (Charlie)
damn i just noticed somthing...
damn your block is clean.
damn your block is clean.
When we were doing my motor, he wanted me to clean mine, but said screw that so he ended up trying to clean it for me. I hate cleaning, it takes away from the fun stuff.
