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Old 07-31-2007, 09:57 PM
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Hey, if you have a 96-00 civic sedan, with a b18b, will a bolt on turbo kit fit right in or will you have to modify the tubing?
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mod well be needed
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minimal modding of pipe will be required.
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Thanks, and if you want to build up the head for more boost, what will you need???


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How much whp are you trying to hit?

If its under 350whp I would just send the head out for a valve job, valves, springs, and retainers. A P&P is not necessary.
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Im trynna hit around 300hp
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just mess with the head meanwhile then go down to the block!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MDM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just mess with the head meanwhile then go down to the block!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
But dont you need a stronger head for more boost?
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thats what i said MESS WITH THE HEAD..
but u dont need anything for boost as long as u get a good tune at the right psi ur good to go!
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Default Re: boosted b18b (JDMexican)

Would it be good to boost a the stock engine in a 2000 civic LX?(daily driver)
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Default Re: boosted b18b (JDMexican)

yes, no, maybe?
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maybe u shouldnt turbo it for a while, u do realize ur gunna need some kinda new feul management too rite?
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Whats the most hp i can get out of the stock 00 civic LX (sedan).
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you have the d16y7 SOHC non vtec, theres no power without boost, your better off swapping to a DOHC or buying a different car, unless u read up alot on boost
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its gonna be my D.D though
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Default Re: (JDMexican)

I thought you said you had a b18?
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It will need to be modded.
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since you stated that its a bolt on kit. im thinking that it should pipings should just bolt on too unless its a Home Made turbo where you gather the parts yourself?
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Default Re: (hmtcrxsir)

Would it be better to get a b16a and boost it?
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Default Re: (JDMexican)

Man... you jump around a lot. First its the B18b1, then its the D16y7, and now on to the B16?

First, choose which motor you are able to afford and would like to boost... then start another thread if you need.
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Default Re: boosted b18b (JDMexican)

OK, well which one is better for boost, and easiest to swap into a 00' LX sedan?
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N/A is best
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Default Re: boosted b18b (JDMexican)

out of the 3 you have listed... the B18b1.
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Default Re: boosted b18b (95ProjectEJ1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95ProjectEJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">out of the 3 you have listed... the B18b1. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats the LS right? How do you get a LS/VTEC??


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