baca00ex

I've been trying to locate more information on one of these for some time now, however everything I've found says they are built for 96-98. I was under the impression that it "should" work for a 00 but not 100% on that. Does anyone know of an alternative supercharger to the "Jackson Racing" one that will work on a 2000 ex d16y8 ej8? I know they don't make a Jackson Racing one anymore for this year model and I really hate to purchase a used one off ebay, only to have missing parts.

93egSLEEPER

It should be motor specific, not model specific.

baca00ex

Yea that's the same impression that I was under, thought maybe because of the different model spacing in the engine compartment could be an issue.

94EG8

I'm guessing it's due to the '99 - '00 Y8s having air injection.

apexi_rsx

if thats the case just run a 96-98 civic ecu with a jumped form obd2b-obd2a. then the ecu would not be looking for the air injection

baca00ex

thanks!! will look into this further

94EG8

Pretty sure the ECU doesn't look for it either way, you'd really want to run an OBD1 ECU and have it chipped and tuned anyway.

baca00ex

I'm finally getting the time to put work into this car and trying to figure out what direction I should take. Not looking to go turbo but wouldn't mind supercharged, since I've basically already set the car up for it. I'm assuming the next step would be a TB, ECU and having it tuned then could figure out where I want to go from there.

Any suggestions?

Current Mods: (All Skunk2)
Pro S Full Coilovers
Lower Control Arms (Rear)
Lower Tie Bar (Rear)
Camber Kit (Front/Rear)
Strut Tower Bar (Front/Rear)
MegaPower Cat-Back Exhaust System (Type R)
Test Pipe (no cat)

DC Sports 4-2-1 Header
Unorthodox Racing (Complete Pulley set)
AEM Short Ram Intake

jonesEK

iTrader: (1)

I bought a JRSC but it doesnt fit my 2000 coupe because it hits the strut tower bar... It does say Civic though... i think it fits an EG not an ek i remember reading something about JR making something different for the EK to make the supercharger fit properly....

why not turbocharge? just wondering? i know u said u have ur set up leaning towards supercharger but all thats different is the header and the intake which you could sell to make some money back.

baca00ex

I'm also worried that the strut bar is going to be in the way, I've had a hell of a time trying to design a layout for my speakers/amps in the trunk (due to the strut bar). I still want to utilize the spare tire compartment but that is a totally different subject lol.. back on track now.

From what I've read supercharge (appears) to be less hassel and maintenance, less wear on the engine. Also the cost over-all seems to be lower. I've looked at turbo kits and they seem to be way out of my price range. The closest place to have my car tuned is around 70-100 miles, is that distance to far to drive on an un-tuned turbo?

98civdx

My friend drove 250 miles to get tuned after he turbo'd his rsx.

If you baby the car it shouldn't have a problem making it there.

A properly tuned and setup turbo kit should be just fine for you.

Remember, you can always piece a kit together using name brand parts, eBay is a great place to find this. But do your self/car a favor and steer clear of the eBay no name brand ****!

baca00ex

The turbo kits I've looked at are apexi, edelbrock and greddy. There are also some custom shops in houston that do turbos, cost is basically all around the same 2.5-4k depending on what you get.

98civdx

That's not a bad price at all. The Greddy bolt on kit would work pretty well for you.

baca00ex

Intercooler Kit
Part #: 12050050 $1100

Bolt-on Turbo Kit TD04-19T
Part #: 11550050 $2675


Around 3800, before shipping.. really isn't that bad at all. How well would that run on stock internals, that is my main concern. Other than the drop/rims/tinted windows and exhaust, the car looks 100% stock on the outside and that's how I would like to keep it. Not trying to be a pro drag racer just looking to add some boost, for when those annoying people get in my way. (Which we have alot of them in texas lol)

Libertariat

That's a ripoff.

$1100 for an intercooler? The bolt on kit should include the intercooler anyway.

Most tuning shops will even help you piece a turbo kit together, you should be able to easily get a quality turbo, manifold, and intercooler and just have a shop install and tune the car for less than $3,000 if you shop around.

98civdx

$1100 is high for an intercooler. Unless it comes with everything needed, including a good BOV.

baca00ex

That's the information that came directly off the GReddy website, for their bolt-on turbo the intercoolor is not included. There was one listed at 800 but I choose the larger of the 2. Going to call around to a few of the turner shops in houston and see what I can come up with.

apexi_rsx

the edelbrock turbo kit comes with an intake manifold and full intercooler and all bearing turbo for 2500 without the tuning link that comes with it. you could get a chipped ecu with a basemap for 180. greddy kit is only good for 250hp tops as the edelbrock is good for 300-350hp and a ball baring turbo. edelbrock kit is reliable and the way to go if u ask me.

98civdx

huh, you could likely have custom pipes made for less.

baca00ex

Yea edelbrock was the other option that I was looking at. It appears to be on back-order for now, have been searching around on different websites. Any suggestions, procivic.com is the main one that I know about.

jonesEK

iTrader: (1)

I called edelbrock awhile ago and they said that the kit has been discontinued for acouple years now....

why not peice a turbo together?... It will come out A LOT cheaper.... not to mention I heard the edelbrock/greddy kits are only "good" in cali where emssions is a motherfvcker... same with the JRSC its also carb legal...

u can get a used kit for well under $1000

baca00ex

I'm in a rural area of Texas.. not too concerned with emission inspection laws. This is my first time doing engine mods on an import, so not used to everything that is involved. I guess the kits seem less complicated and has everything needed. Just need to figure out what is absolutely needed and what is not. Then I can start putting together a parts list and go from there.

98civdx

This site is a great place for that kind of info. Whether it be searching and/or posting a thread in the FI forum.

apexi_rsx

-wastegate (stay away from cheap ebay wastegates)
-blow valve ( preferably stay away ebay wannabe greddy style bov)
-intercooler and piping (ebay parts will work fine here)
-turbo ( stay away from ebay brand and go for persision,garret,borg warner turbos)
-chipped ecu and management(hondata s300,chipped ecu,AEM)
-injectors ( pick these according to hp goal u want. max on 440cc injectors would be near 300hp)
-ressistor box?( some injectors require you to run one if they are peak and hold injectors like dsm injectors.)
-oil feed and return lines and sandwich adapter for ur oil filter(any ebay one would do fine)
- boost gauge?( they help reconize if boost is lagging or have boost leaks)( ur tuner can go without as the map sensor will let them know)
-map sensor? ( if u go over 10psi you will need to upgrade to a 2-3 bar map sensor)
-downpipe (many run ebay ones but complain the fitment sux .you may be better off to take it to an exhaust shop and have them custom make one for you. less restriction the better exhaust can choke the turbo to not net the full potential of hp gains)
-cam/s? ( you dont necessarily need one but they go help the head flow more and help spool times a little. usually port n polished heads can drop spool time by 1rpms. not necessary unless u have a big turbo. )
-vacume line
- air filter/screen to protect the turbo inducer from debris
- anything like bigger t/b,fuel rail,fuel pressure reg,msd,etc... is just a bling item and not really needed unless ur pushing big power over 300hp . ur tuner will be able to tell u if u need to upgrade these components.

TwoFaced

Yep...the air injection as far as I know is just a vacuum type situation...I really don't think it's compensated by ECU in any way...people do the IM swaps and stuff with no problem if it was an ECU thing it would throw codes just like EVERY other minute problem on obd2b