What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine?
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What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine?
I was wondering what was the first problem that you had? Small things like head gaskets blowing, or something big like the the block shattering in half, or a rod snapping.
Do you guys run into problems like oil line leaking and things like that?
Do you guys run into problems like oil line leaking and things like that?
05-31-2002, 03:50 AM
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (dbman96)
I can certainly vouch for that one! I'm in complete rebuild phase because of it.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (int3gra)
Yeah, my headgasket is fawked up. I will be changing it here as soon as the gasket gets here! 
06-01-2002, 09:31 AM
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (97CivicFerio)
It is a good idea to get a new headgasket when installing a turbo? If so, how much do they run... and where are good ones to get???
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Snafu-Si)
If you have the money to spend you can get the greddy 2mm head gasket, they are around $200, if not your probably dont need to replace it if/when your stock gasket blows, usually a stock gasket is anywhere from $18-$57 depending on the engine (im assuming sohc)
You can get great prices on gaskets (and other honda parts) at http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/ I got new pistons and rings from them awhile back for a great price and they arrived at my doorstep 3 days later
And as far as problems go, I have had my #3 and #4 piston ringlands go bye bye, and a few of my friends have had either their ringlands go or a headgasket or a spun rod bearing
But then again we are all a bit nutty and running 10-12psi on stock blocks, if you keep boost on a stock block at a more reasonable level say 5-7psi with good fuel management etc, your stock block should last many many miles
You can get great prices on gaskets (and other honda parts) at http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/ I got new pistons and rings from them awhile back for a great price and they arrived at my doorstep 3 days later
And as far as problems go, I have had my #3 and #4 piston ringlands go bye bye, and a few of my friends have had either their ringlands go or a headgasket or a spun rod bearing
But then again we are all a bit nutty and running 10-12psi on stock blocks, if you keep boost on a stock block at a more reasonable level say 5-7psi with good fuel management etc, your stock block should last many many miles
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Snafu-Si)
First thing? ringlands. i KNEW i heard detonation, but a friend of mine convinced me it wasnt. Guess he was wrong
Everything else survived fine, i'm in the process of breaking in some new pistons.
Everything else survived fine, i'm in the process of breaking in some new pistons.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (From Chaos)
Ringlands/headgasket. Mine blew 2 days before I went to the race track down at MIR for the Imstar Racing Event. I got 6th place with blown ringlands/gasket 
. I am trying to drop my built motor in by June 9th but the shop keeps on F(%)* up and does not have the pistons and rods yet. So if my car is ready by June 9th I will be at the 2nd Imstar Event.
. I am trying to drop my built motor in by June 9th but the shop keeps on F(%)* up and does not have the pistons and rods yet. So if my car is ready by June 9th I will be at the 2nd Imstar Event.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Civicdrgrcr)
If you mind my asking, those who blew stuff up could you post your fuel setup/boost at that time? if you did anything stupid or any info would help... we only learn from others mistakes. 
06-02-2002, 01:35 AM
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (From Chaos)
BTW, much love to your chrono trigger avatar 
RPGs of today dont have **** on the classics.
RPGs of today dont have **** on the classics.
I can't wait for ChronoBreak. 3rd installment of the series.
I'd say on the SNES... my fav RPGS would have to be either ChronoTrigger, or Final Fantasy III (VI) whatever you like to call it.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Snafu-Si)
I'm going to be running about 7-8 psi on a stock motor with Hondata tune by Payn Tech. I'm hoping to make my car very realible while still using stock parts for the time being. i don't drive very hard, quite modest really.
I want my car to be as realibe as I can make it with a turbo in a stock engine. I drive it everyday to work, and in the winter so making it last is important to me.
I'm planning on going internals in about 2 years after I get my turbo installed. Since I only drive 10,000-12,000 miles a year, I think that will be fine... I hope.
I have a 99 Civic Si and I have 31,XXX miles on it, so in about 2 years, I'll be around 52,000-55,000 miles on it.
What do you guys think? Think I'll be okay for the time being?
I want my car to be as realibe as I can make it with a turbo in a stock engine. I drive it everyday to work, and in the winter so making it last is important to me.
I'm planning on going internals in about 2 years after I get my turbo installed. Since I only drive 10,000-12,000 miles a year, I think that will be fine... I hope.
I have a 99 Civic Si and I have 31,XXX miles on it, so in about 2 years, I'll be around 52,000-55,000 miles on it.
What do you guys think? Think I'll be okay for the time being?
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Snafu-Si)
Yeah, as long as the tuning is good which it should be if you go to Payne.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (Snafu-Si)
Mine started letting go at a little over 10psi, but the main problem was my lack of timing retard. I'm using the Vafc mod, and so is my good friend (who is running over 10psi on a D15 mini-me). I foolishly still had it at 16deg btdc, and couple that with 10.4:1 compression I guess there was only one way for me to learn. If you have it at only 7-8psi, there is not much of a chance you will blow your motor unless the tuning is -really- fugged.
About chrono cross, i own it but i've only played it for a few hours.
My favorites are Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 3/6, Secret of Mana, Illusion of Gaia, etc. The Breath of fine series was also great.
I guess there was only one way for me to learn. If you have it at only 7-8psi, there is not much of a chance you will blow your motor unless the tuning is -really- fugged. About chrono cross, i own it but i've only played it for a few hours.
My favorites are Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 3/6, Secret of Mana, Illusion of Gaia, etc. The Breath of fine series was also great.
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Re: What is the most common problem with running boost on a stock internal engine? (From Chaos)
12:1 FMU
B&M Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fields SFC
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I leaned out because I took 5th gear close to redline and my SFC resetted to 0 because my battery died on me. I have the old kind Fields SFC the small ugly one, but hey it gets the work done. Plus my chameleon eyes were not working properly that day, 1 eye always on the gauges the other eye on the road, then you get skilled enough to do crazy stuff, look at girls with one eye, see a fly flying behind you etc...
LEARN TO USE YOUR CHAMELEON EYES!
B&M Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fields SFC
310 RC Injectors
I leaned out because I took 5th gear close to redline and my SFC resetted to 0 because my battery died on me. I have the old kind Fields SFC the small ugly one, but hey it gets the work done. Plus my chameleon eyes were not working properly that day, 1 eye always on the gauges the other eye on the road, then you get skilled enough to do crazy stuff, look at girls with one eye, see a fly flying behind you etc...
LEARN TO USE YOUR CHAMELEON EYES!
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