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turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
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turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
i need your help... i want to drop a turbo in my car... i need to know what would be the best setup? who should i get it from? how much boost can my car support? i dont want to blow my car but i want power it is my dailey driver but i still wana kick some a**... need to get the biggest bang for my buck also what is all required to get this done i look at a few turbo kits and i thought it came with everything required for the installation but if i am wrong please feel free to correct me... thanks
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
Biggest hurddle you have to overcome is tuning. The only thing that works with obd2 cars is a piggy back, which to my understanding, will give you sub par performance. The next issue is the transmission, its fairly week and wont stand up to much abuse. You need to do some searching, as much as I hate to say that, but I have been lurking on these forums for years and there is a ton of info about turbos, parts lists, etc... If you have something specific let me know.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
Biggest hurddle you have to overcome is tuning. The only thing that works with obd2 cars is a piggy back, which to my understanding, will give you sub par performance. The next issue is the transmission, its fairly week and wont stand up to much abuse. You need to do some searching, as much as I hate to say that, but I have been lurking on these forums for years and there is a ton of info about turbos, parts lists, etc... If you have something specific let me know.
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this is another site i was recommended to use... met this guy who had my same care same engine his was manual mine is automatic however he said he is using this kit with 12psi boost... http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...and+F22B%2FH23
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Did you figure out how to tune the car? The old saying goes; cheap, fast, reliable, pick 2. The only way to have all three is to have a lot of know how and then you could do all the work yourself. My understanding is the stock block / transmission could probably handle 300 / 200 hp respectively. The amount of boost isnt as important as the type of turbo. Check out this site, http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/, there is a ton of information, there is even a turbo calculator.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
Biggest hurddle you have to overcome is tuning. The only thing that works with obd2 cars is a piggy back, which to my understanding, will give you sub par performance. The next issue is the transmission, its fairly week and wont stand up to much abuse. You need to do some searching, as much as I hate to say that, but I have been lurking on these forums for years and there is a ton of info about turbos, parts lists, etc... If you have something specific let me know.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
What all does that include? Just the engine and install? Is it the whole power train, engine, transmission, all the work to get it in there? Would you be going manual or auto transmission?
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
1. Sell your car and get a manual and swap motor. Or 2. Do the h22 motor and tranny swap. Keep in mind, if you choose the 2nd option, many suggest to get the prelude axles when using h22 since the axles are more thicker over accord axles. Since your budget is somewhat limited, I would just get a manual car and then turbo it. IMO it saves the headache of any issues with auto to manual swap.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
yes you can be innovative. at the same time, consider the possible scenarios that could go wrong. problems=headaches=time loss and money.
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1. Sell your car and get a manual and swap motor. Or 2. Do the h22 motor and tranny swap. Keep in mind, if you choose the 2nd option, many suggest to get the prelude axles when using h22 since the axles are more thicker over accord axles. Since your budget is somewhat limited, I would just get a manual car and then turbo it. IMO it saves the headache of any issues with auto to manual swap.
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oh i forgot to mention my hp on my engine is 130 the h22 is i belive like 197 hp... is that cost effective to spend 2k on a 67 hp increase... i was also advised maybe just do a head swap from the h22 what r ur toughts on that ... and thanks to everyone i appreciate all of the advice
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Get a nissan that's already built for boost, not to mention it would be rwd. I used to be just like you, thinking of boosting my accord. But after you swap the tranny and spend money on a GOOD turbo kit (not a no name ebay one) and custom exhaust parts, cylinder head parts, tuning and install costs you could get a new car. The only way it would be cheap and actually worth it is if you have a good mechanic at a shop that gets parts at cost. That's just my 2 cents, to each their own.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
I personally would just avoid FI only because there's more maintenance involved. Plus you would have to use premium fuel. Your better off getting a WRX or Evo. They run FI and AWD. 370Z is a nice choice too since it has a dual clutch program for heel toe action. If there was a supercharger available, I would grab one. Only because it's belt driven and not having to custom fab everything else. Good luck anyways.
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Re: turbo for a97 accord automatic 2.2 lx
Get a nissan that's already built for boost, not to mention it would be rwd. I used to be just like you, thinking of boosting my accord. But after you swap the tranny and spend money on a GOOD turbo kit (not a no name ebay one) and custom exhaust parts, cylinder head parts, tuning and install costs you could get a new car. The only way it would be cheap and actually worth it is if you have a good mechanic at a shop that gets parts at cost. That's just my 2 cents, to each their own.
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