Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted?
08-10-2002, 01:37 PM
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Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted?
i saw that post by someone here https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=250867 and running 12's in SOHC which aint too bad IMO. im speaking for those who have a SOHC. why do a swap for 2300+ when you can acheive good power with a d-series. building a SOHC sounds like the route im gonna take. i just wish my d16 non vtec didn't have 100,000 miles on it. 
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08-10-2002, 01:39 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (FDragger)
stock internals, leaky headgasket, poop clutch, full street trim, 14.4@96 2.225 60' T25 home made kit first time running the turbo at the track. SOHC powah!
08-10-2002, 01:41 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (bretx0r)
nice, it doesn't even look like you have turbo in there with that manifold. good to see some people from sactown too.
08-10-2002, 01:48 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (FDragger)
All I am waiting for is my rod bearings to show up then I will have a boosted sohc...crower rods, arias pistons, block gaurd shouldnt have a problem pushing 10 psi.
08-10-2002, 02:02 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (genop)
yah i'm just waiting on a couple parts to finish my "kit" then i'll throw it on. hopefully if work permits i'll have it on at most two weeks (have to get it done by then anywya... school starts in 2.5 weeks)
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08-10-2002, 03:34 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (xshh3x)
here's my setup..
didn't run it jet...still working on it!!!
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291672517
didn't run it jet...still working on it!!!
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291672517
08-10-2002, 04:53 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (hardcorehonda)
hehe u just love showin off ur engine with all those pics hardcore 
got my kit and installed it last week. took 6-7 hrs with friends and then spent the night makin sure everything was perfect. just gotta throw in a BOV and IC and MBC to complete the package.
customability, keep powersteering and A/C, low cost... gotta love the greddy
got my kit and installed it last week. took 6-7 hrs with friends and then spent the night makin sure everything was perfect. just gotta throw in a BOV and IC and MBC to complete the package.
customability, keep powersteering and A/C, low cost... gotta love the greddy
08-10-2002, 05:04 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (Pengo)
All the talk abot the greddy kit got me thinking... If I can find just a greddy turbo mani, can I toss just abotu any turbo on there and still retain AC? that would be so nice... I kinda doubt it tho... even If I bought the whole kit (which there is no way I will) bc it will be going on a GSR motor in a 2nd gen CRX.
08-10-2002, 05:31 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (Autocratic_1st_Gen)
cuz most people running SOHCs are ricers.
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looks good guys
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08-10-2002, 06:53 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (Autocratic_1st_Gen)
cuz most people running SOHCs are ricers.
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08-10-2002, 07:37 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (Pengo)
because people like to say they have a Hybrid or DOHC (pronounced DOCK in ricerese) 
being a student, I don't earn enough money to do a swap AND boost my car, so I'd rather boost what I have and be ahead of the game.
being a student, I don't earn enough money to do a swap AND boost my car, so I'd rather boost what I have and be ahead of the game.
08-10-2002, 09:23 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (genop)
With that setup you can run higher than 10 psi easy. I know guys pushing 12 psi on motors with 100k+ miles and stock internals.
08-10-2002, 09:32 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (FDragger)
i saw that post by someone here https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=250867 and running 12's in SOHC which aint too bad IMO. im speaking for those who have a SOHC. why do a swap for 2300+ when you can acheive good power with a d-series. building a SOHC sounds like the route im gonna take. i just wish my d16 non vtec didn't have 100,000 miles on it.
damn 98 cx
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08-10-2002, 09:56 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (CovertFI)
you can take a stock gsr and make the same amount of power then with a built sohc. i know there are a few exceptions but not many.
08-10-2002, 10:17 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (bretx0r)
Yeah but I think he's talking about a turbo'd stock GSR motor. If not, he better wake up because Hondas <U>are not fast no matter what</U> without nitrous or a turbo.
Maybe I'm spoiled from building "old sk00l" motors that put down 400+ HP plus an extra 150 on juice (and not that there aren't faster guys out there, but these were always my daily drivers). I know there are a lot of people out there that think a Civic with an ITR motor is fast as ****, but it's not. That's just the best thing a lot of the "new generation" has experienced.
SOHC all the way ... no reason and no money to swap.
[Modified by mplex2000, 7:18 AM 8/11/2002]
Maybe I'm spoiled from building "old sk00l" motors that put down 400+ HP plus an extra 150 on juice (and not that there aren't faster guys out there, but these were always my daily drivers). I know there are a lot of people out there that think a Civic with an ITR motor is fast as ****, but it's not. That's just the best thing a lot of the "new generation" has experienced.
SOHC all the way ... no reason and no money to swap.
[Modified by mplex2000, 7:18 AM 8/11/2002]
08-10-2002, 11:04 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (mplex2000)
Yeah but I think he's talking about a turbo'd stock GSR motor. If not, he better wake up because Hondas <U>are not fast no matter what</U> without nitrous or a turbo.
08-10-2002, 11:29 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (CovertFI)
Well, if you say so. 300 is really easy with a built SOHC, and I don't think you'll see more than 270 on a stock GSR at reasonable boost levels. I was looking at going B18B but it's not worth the money IMO.
I can build a 350-400 HP SOHC with no problems for half of what a stock swap + turbo costs for a B series. It's just a hobby, I'm not out there for money or slips and I'm already married so I don't try to use my car to pick up chicks....so I have to make my money go as far as possible.
I can build a 350-400 HP SOHC with no problems for half of what a stock swap + turbo costs for a B series. It's just a hobby, I'm not out there for money or slips and I'm already married so I don't try to use my car to pick up chicks....so I have to make my money go as far as possible.
08-10-2002, 11:41 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (mplex2000)
I can build a 350-400 HP SOHC with no problems for half of what a stock swap + turbo costs for a B series
very interesting........
08-10-2002, 11:55 PM
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Re: Why don't we see more SOHC's boosted? (FDragger)
And I'd like to know where you're getting a complete GSR swap for $3000...more like $3500+ and then shipping, and turbo too for $3000, not really unless you buy a Drag and use all the junk crap like FMU/Deltagate etc...but anyway, look....
Custom turbo, 2000-3000 depending on how you do it, including 3" exhaust
Build SOHC shortblock - approx 1500 for the whole deal.
Not exactly half if you could do the swap + turbo for $6000, but I don't think you could anyway.
A D16Y8 running a T3/4 at 20+ PSI is going to run pretty f'n strong, eh?
Needless to say you also need a standalone, but you really need one regardless if you're running a turbo on a Honda....even though I can't afford one yet
Custom turbo, 2000-3000 depending on how you do it, including 3" exhaust
Build SOHC shortblock - approx 1500 for the whole deal.
Not exactly half if you could do the swap + turbo for $6000, but I don't think you could anyway.
A D16Y8 running a T3/4 at 20+ PSI is going to run pretty f'n strong, eh?
Needless to say you also need a standalone, but you really need one regardless if you're running a turbo on a Honda....even though I can't afford one yet