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TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Hello people, I’ve been a long time member of this board and I was a first generation Honda racer back before many of this board was even born. I have had my 93si HB since 1996 and just could never let it go. It always ran great back in the day and I was among some some the fastest Honda’s back when I started in the 90’s in my old LS turbo CRX, I was running 11’s around 120mph 20 years ago which don’t seem like much these days, but the worlds fastest Honda’s was still in the 10’s at that time. Moral to my story is that I’ve decided to make a comeback with my 93si, I currently run a slightly modified b18c1 and plan on doing a full built over the winter and would like feedback and constructive comments during this process. Remember I’ve been out of the racing scene for almost 15 years and a lot of things have changed, so it might take me a while to catch up with all the new lingo. Tonight I decided to go to my local track just to see what the car could still do after sitting around for 10 years, I made a few passes running my 17 inch street tires and was pretty surprised by the result. Remember that I had the feather the pedal until the 1/8 mile to control all the spin. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...fbeab46cb.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...8dba192a4.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...f31cfc325.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...234a7e604.jpeg |
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1993 civic si HB current setup b18c1 93 LS trans chiped ecu 450cc injectors Holley billet throttle body Holley fuel rail Holley 1.1 fuel pressure regulator Holley starter Walbro in tank fuel pump ACT extreme clutch with 6 puck custom built t3/t4 turbo ram manifold turbonetics wastegate front Mount intercooler ( not sure what make) 10psi 9.1 GE pistons MSD blaster coil stock rods stock head stock crank HKS super ss blowoff valve |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Welcome back to the fold. I am an OG like you and I am truly encouraged that there are still people like you who have this "Import Scene" in their blood and simply haven't moved on to something else.
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Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Nice, I haven't seen a set of Focal R3s in many years. Also glad to see that you've stuck with it and are out to "revamp" modernize some of the parts. Enjoy it
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Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by turboLScrx
(Post 51707451)
Remember I’ve been out of the racing scene for almost 15 years and a lot of things have changed... I was in for some surprises when I came back too, as my first Honda build was back in 2005. Not quite as OG as you, but still how things have changed. I remember back then making 400 or even 300whp was very rare. 12's and 13's were fast. :cheers: |
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Thanks guys, you never know how you might be welcomed back after being gone for so long, I got into boating and I have weekend live aboard we travel to and stay on during the weekends which took away race time for the longest time. I figure a few good runs with some slicks this car should be back into the 11’s and is still a lot of fun. |
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Originally Posted by Autoworks
(Post 51707562)
Nice, I haven't seen a set of Focal R3s in many years. Also glad to see that you've stuck with it and are out to "revamp" modernize some of the parts. Enjoy it
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Originally Posted by turboLScrx
(Post 51707573)
im impressed you knew what those wheels are.... I don’t even know the model. Lol |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Welcome back I've been going strong since 1998 when I bought my first car/Honda CRX. I've only been on this board since 2010 but have never stopped or taken any breaks from racing. Things have absolutely changed and changed for the better as far as parts go. I remember when chipped ecu's and VAFC controllers were the must have LOL, then graduated to AEM, then to Hondata V1, V2, V3 and then to Motec. When I first started I had a b16 and 50 shot then from 2000 to 2005 I was all about all motor going from b20vtec to a stroker GSR. In 05 is was all about a fully built GSR with Jackson Supercharger, LHT air to water setup and then in 07 turbo. Ever since then I've been messing with turbo stuff trying to go faster and faster. Going from street use to all out drag and every year the parts keep getting better and better.
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Originally Posted by AZ_CIVIC
(Post 51707805)
Welcome back I've been going strong since 1998 when I bought my first car/Honda CRX. I've only been on this board since 2010 but have never stopped or taken any breaks from racing. Things have absolutely changed and changed for the better as far as parts go. I remember when chipped ecu's and VAFC controllers were the must have LOL, then graduated to AEM, then to Hondata V1, V2, V3 and then to Motec. When I first started I had a b16 and 50 shot then from 2000 to 2005 I was all about all motor going from b20vtec to a stroker GSR. In 05 is was all about a fully built GSR with Jackson Supercharger, LHT air to water setup and then in 07 turbo. Ever since then I've been messing with turbo stuff trying to go faster and faster. Going from street use to all out drag and every year the parts keep getting better and better.
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Making my parts list for my engine build, if anybody sees some items that just don’t work together well or something better please say something. I’m going to build this engine to be able to handle 700 plus but will probably tune it to 600 range when done. The main parts I’m worried about right now are the items to assemble the engine, I don’t want to miss anything..recommend head gasket also. CSS block wiseco 10.2:1 pistons skunk connection rods arp head studs Skunk turbo cams skunk valve springs and retainers gt35 turbo ( not sure who’s ) |
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Skunk 2 tuner 1 or Pro 1(for 500whp+) from skunk2.
Their turbo cams are not that good for some reason. On the rods you can get what ever you like. I liked the skunk2 H beams finish better from eagles. |
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Stock head gasket,
at that power level Id be looking at eagle/ manley turbo tuff rods. I cant seem to recall anyone running that power level on skunk2. There probably decent rods but just dont trust them much Id get something that has proven themselves for many years Also at that power lvl CSS should be fine but id feel alot better/safer on a sleeved block |
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Originally Posted by 2kdrift
(Post 51710176)
Stock head gasket,
at that power level Id be looking at eagle/ manley turbo tuff rods. I cant seem to recall anyone running that power level on skunk2. There probably decent rods but just dont trust them much Id get something that has proven themselves for many years Also at that power lvl CSS should be fine but id feel alot better/safer on a sleeved block |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by Balor_Gr
(Post 51710169)
Skunk 2 tuner 1 or Pro 1(for 500whp+) from skunk2.
Their turbo cams are not that good for some reason. On the rods you can get what ever you like. I liked the skunk2 H beams finish better from eagles. |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by turboLScrx
(Post 51710230)
other than skunk cams, who’s would you recommend? GSCT1 Use Stock LMAs |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Honesty I made 715 on Type R cams, stock Type R throttle body, edelbrock Victor X manifold and t3t61 Garrett Turbo. Idled and drove like a stock car. |
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Yes ig you can get good condition TYPE R cams on the correct price its allways the go to way.
Here they cost 150 cheaper from tuner 1 or pro 1 but condition is most of the times questionable or bad. |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by 2x0
(Post 51707567)
Welcome back. The above statement couldn't be more true! Try to remember that when people are giving you advice that goes against everything you think you know :P
I was in for some surprises when I came back too, as my first Honda build was back in 2005. Not quite as OG as you, but still how things have changed. I remember back then making 400 or even 300whp was very rare. 12's and 13's were fast. :cheers: |
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Nice to see someone who has owned an EG as long as I have. I am an original owner of a 93 EG SI hatch and have an LS turbo setup. It runs as a daily driver with only 10PSI, but built the motor to handle about 20-25 PSI, so I had room to grow. Currently makes 234HP to the wheels. Sadly I have made the decision to sell it. Like stated above, things have changed quite a lot with the Civic scene, but mainly my family has gotten a little bigger recently and I have found that I have not been able to spend much time with it as I used to. None the less, it is cool to see some OG folks out there.
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Originally Posted by dr_rhubarb
(Post 51710387)
Nice to see someone who has owned an EG as long as I have. I am an original owner of a 93 EG SI hatch and have an LS turbo setup. It runs as a daily driver with only 10PSI, but built the motor to handle about 20-25 PSI, so I had room to grow. Currently makes 234HP to the wheels. Sadly I have made the decision to sell it. Like stated above, things have changed quite a lot with the Civic scene, but mainly my family has gotten a little bigger recently and I have found that I have not been able to spend much time with it as I used to. None the less, it is cool to see some OG folks out there.
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Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by Balor_Gr
(Post 51710309)
Yes ig you can get good condition TYPE R cams on the correct price its allways the go to way.
Here they cost 150 cheaper from tuner 1 or pro 1 but condition is most of the times questionable or bad. |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by AZ_CIVIC
(Post 51710295)
Honesty I made 715 on Type R cams, stock Type R throttle body, edelbrock Victor X manifold and t3t61 Garrett Turbo. Idled and drove like a stock car. |
Re: TurboLScrx - Making my return to the fold
Originally Posted by turboLScrx
(Post 51710401)
‘how much boost and what compression did it take to make that much power? I really appreciate everyone’s advice |
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Originally Posted by AZ_CIVIC
(Post 51710426)
That was on 9:1 and I think less than 30psi. I think with that turbo it was maxing out some where close to that. |
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