I know you get this question alot on here, "what is the Easiest way to turbo my D15b VTec" but in my case it is slightly different. I want to get more power out of my Honda, it is a 1995 Honda Crx Del Sol (or Civic Del Sol i think they are called in the states?), it is the 1.5L Vtec, with 150,000 Km (Not Miles) on the clock. I want more power out of it, looking at 180-200HP would be awesome. the three options im looking at are turboing my current engine in which case id aim for about 8psi, Engine transplant with maybe a B18 that is already turboed or turbo it before i put it in as i understand just putting a straight b18 in wont cut the mustard and also i have a D series gearbox and everything and from the reading i have done they wont go together. also looking at just working the Normally aspirated engine E.g intake, ECU, polishing the ports and heads, re boring etc. I live in New Zealand where parts are less plentiful, i can still get most though. so could you guys please help me out with some advice and opinions?

 

If you know the question is asked a lot then why do you even ask
Also, there is 14,000 post of single cam turbos on the main page if not the next


This stuff just never ends

https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/sohc-boosted-set-ups-chime-place-single-slams-1643764/

 

i dont even....

 

read this
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/%2A%2A%2Aforced-induction-forum-faq%2A%2A%2A-1024174/

 

I know I know
We just got though with NorCal about the same thing yesterday, lol


The new people wonder why Honda-tech peeps act the way we do

 

How is this question different than all the others?

 

Lol, we're having a good run here..

 

Im not asking how to turbo my car, im aware of how to do that and id do further research not just make a thread, im asking people who have owned and built honda engines, what of my three throughts would be easiest, most reliable and reach my 180-200hp goal the easiest. Turboing my d15, swapping for a b18 or b20, or working on my normally aspirated engine?

 

Boost the D!

 

read this and you'll get all of your answers.... we're not going to spoon feed you

 

OP:
there isnt an "easy" way to turbo an engine. they all require the same care and parts, but please view pages 1-4 on force induction and youll numerous post like yours or others that may have your answer

 

The best way to turbo your car is to learn from others mistakes!
Establish a budget, and see what has already worked in that price range. Trial and error gets very expensive.