lilboxx

so i have a 92 honda civic cx with a pretty much stock d15b7 from a 94 dx and i would like to know what is the bare minimum i would have to do to safely put a turbo on it? the only thing thats been done to the motor is its got a short ram air intake on it and an aem fuel rail and edelbrock cam gear....... any help is appreciated thanks

grumblemarc

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What do you mean "bare minimum"?

apexi_rsx

piece a turbo kit together get a good tune and dont push over 200hp. if u buy a cheap turbo kit be prepared to kep fixing things like turbo seals,manifolds cracking,wastegates going to shyt. you will wanna upgrade ur fuel pump and injectors. stock ignition can handle 300hp or more.

lilboxx

bare minimum i meant like will i need to upgrade any engine internals? and apexi what would the best turbo be that you'd recommend? the motors got maybe 90k on it its been well maintained and by a good tune do you mean a whole new ecu? ive got a d16z6 vtec head im in the process of rebuilding as well or should i just leave it non vtec?

apexi_rsx

what kind of power are u looking for? stock rods are not going to hold much more then 200hp. yes as in tune and buy a chipped p28 ecu. get a base map and have some one that can street tune it for u or dyno.

lilboxx

okay im really just looking for a little boost nothing major right now ive never done anything with turbos before but i had an old car that had one from the factory and i know it wasnt much but it was still nice with what little boost it gave

apexi_rsx

stock motor is good for 200hp. im running a gt28r which is ball bearing and not a very cheap turbo. some run 16g's from eclipse's,14b turbo's. many like to run the t3/t4 setups but u dont want anything bigger then a 57 trim. bigger the turbo the more lag ur going to get.

lilboxx

i was actually looking at a t3/t4 turbo are they decent? sorry about all the questions but i really do appreciate the help apexi so ty

apexi_rsx

most ebay ones are journal turbo and seals blow out quickly if u do not run a oil restrictor. those turbos do the job sometimes they lag alil bit. u want something with a .48 a/r exhaust housing. turbo im running is the same as a s15 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S15-G...Q5fCarQ5fParts

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Research and understanding is the key to piecing together and building a reliable boosted engine.

Libertariat

Do a compression test/leak down and make sure the engine is in solid running condition. Piece together a turbo kit for as little as you're willing to spend but use a quality manifold and a quality turbo, the only two things you shouldn't skimp on.

The most important thing is getting a good tuner who knows what they're doing. 200whp should be no problem.

D16Z6racing

Comp/leak test, clean the Z6 head and swap it, simple GReddy kit with a tune. Pretty basic and a lot of fun.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

If you can find a Greddy kit any more.

D16Z6racing

Here ya go, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gredd...Q5fAccessories

Libertariat

Phenomenal deal if it's legitimate. I think the past few years small companies and junkyard turbo builds are driving the cost of name brand kits down.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Overpriced! And you still have to get an intercooler. And the Emanage is quite limited with it's tuning capabilities. I picked up a used Greddy turbo and manifold 2 years ago for $400. For a little bit more money I'd get a GoAutoworks kit.

Overall it's it most times better and more cost effective to piece a kit together rather than buying one like a Greddy or an Edelbrock.