Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
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Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
Now before I ask I would like to say I did search and read up on this and I read that it is highly recommended not to boost anything under the EX model civic so I'm not sure if it would be worth it to boost my civic since it is a DX...
I know that the engine can't handle a lot of pressure or it will blow out but I honestly want to just try and do a cheap turbo setup not necessarily for speed but just for the experience of doing it for future reference and such.
So my question is just, should I boost a D16Y7 or is it not worth it at all?
I know that the engine can't handle a lot of pressure or it will blow out but I honestly want to just try and do a cheap turbo setup not necessarily for speed but just for the experience of doing it for future reference and such.
So my question is just, should I boost a D16Y7 or is it not worth it at all?
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Re: Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
With that said, I know a guy that did put together a budget turbo set up on his Y7 and it was a blast on the street for sure. Did a very conservative street tune and dialed in AFRs. But still it spun a bearing and he scrapped the motor and sold the turbo set up. Definitely not something I would do on my daily driver.
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Re: Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
I highly suggest/command (lol) that you read the FAQs at the top of this forum page.. Most everything and stuff you don't is all compiled into the FAQ thread.
Read the whole thing at least twice then go from here and decide again what it is you want to do and hope to accomplish with your car
Read the whole thing at least twice then go from here and decide again what it is you want to do and hope to accomplish with your car
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Re: Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
For us guys that like the D.... no homo.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/sohc-boosted-set-ups-chime-place-single-slams-1643764/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/sohc-boosted-set-ups-chime-place-single-slams-1643764/
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Re: Is it worth it to boost a D16Y7 engine?
IMHO , i think it's worth it compared to your other options: Bswap, nos
you can learn a lot from tinkering with a boosted D.
I would say a solid budget turbo kit of $1500 should be more than enough to have a nice little sub 200whp turbo y7.... realistically i'd shoot for 160whp/160tq
have fun boosting
you can learn a lot from tinkering with a boosted D.
I would say a solid budget turbo kit of $1500 should be more than enough to have a nice little sub 200whp turbo y7.... realistically i'd shoot for 160whp/160tq
have fun boosting
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