'98LudeVTEC

I currently have a 2000 Audi A6 2.7t, and I may be trading for a 2000 civic ex coupe 5 speed and some cash. Anyways, my question is how good is the motor in this civic for boost? If any of you have any insight on this civic i am all ears. Thanks, Bill

solattack77

how many miles on the motor?

scbmx87

Depends on the mileage, and what you're looking to achieve with it. My buddy had a SOHC turbo car that went high 13s on 12lbs i think, but it was daily driven and very reliable. Depends how fast you wanna be, and how long you want it to last.

EJ8_Enthusiast

d16y8 - from what I have read decent potential for boosting.

like above, you check the miles? compression? etc...

EK_kidd

wait wait your trading your car for a civic and top of that with cash? your car should be more then enuff to trade for a civic..
gas is great!!! im about to boost mines pretty soon t60!! whoop
swaping and and all the other stuff is easy
just gotta know what your doing.. that go for any car lol

'98LudeVTEC

No I would be receiving cash on top, the car is one owner and in the owners manual there is a repar log with hand written reports after everyhting including all synthetic oil changes and timing belt but the car does have 133k miles

iheartrice

I know this isn't a question of whether you should trade it or not. But I'm just curious as to why you're trading your Audi for a Civic? Has it given you the typical Audi/VW problems?

LS94tegra

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what hp you looking to achieve?

'98LudeVTEC

Ha yea I have had the typical problems to say the least.....with that being said I am also looking for better mpg and cheaper maintenance. My goal would be something like 150-170 whp.

iheartrice

Oh, ok. And 150 whp is a very modest goal, in other words, very achievable. People typically expect 250whp out of only 2k. But your goal is very much more reasonable. Although it would still cost money, it's definitely possible.

I'd suggest the Greddy turbo kit. It's mild in price, very good reliability, and it won't give you 250 whp, but it seems to suit your needs just fine. You'll need a lot more than that, but I believe that's a very good starting platform.


Modified by iheartrice at 5:57 PM 9/26/2008

LS94tegra

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iheartrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh, ok. And 150 whp is a very modest goal, in other words, very achievable. People typically expect 250whp out of only 2k. But your goal is very much more reasonable. Although it would still cost money, it's definitely possible.

I'd suggest the Greddy turbo kit. It's mild in price, very good reliability, and it won't give you 250 whp, but it seems to suit your needs just fine. You'll need more more than jut that, but I believe that's a very good starting platform.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sorry...off topic but didn't greddy just go out of business? I'm sure the kits are still available though

fowrdowr

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ’98LudeVTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No I would be receiving cash on top, the car is one owner and in the owners manual there is a repar log with hand written reports after everyhting including all synthetic oil changes and timing belt but the car does have 133k miles </TD></TR></TABLE>


133k ...dang its still a baby


Boost it for sure.

'98LudeVTEC

Could someone post a link for a good turbo kit for a 2000 civic ex, and also what to get the look of an si would I just get a grill?

Davus

TRUST went bankrupt in Japan, but not USDM.

'98LudeVTEC

Could anyone answer my question?

Bob Dole!

Yes the grill and front lip, possibly rear lip if you want. Don't forget the si wheels!

FamousRacingInk

greddy.com i think is the site your looking for, if not, i just google everything

EK_kidd

check out passwordjdm.com they got everything u need.

big-cat

150whp is no fun in a civic anymore lol set your goal at 200 atleast.

davefromPA

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big-cat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">150whp is no fun in a civic anymore lol set your goal at 200 atleast.</TD></TR></TABLE>

^ not everyone NEEDS 200 horsepower. some people have other cars in which they can have their power goals and their civic is just a daily for fun believe it or not.

for instance, i have a d15b7 in my car with an exhaust and stock intake. and so everyone knows, i love my 102 hp. i also love my gas mileage. if i boosted it and got 50 more hp that would be 50 hp i did not need. now to bring this full circle, i have other vehicles with much more power when i feel like really going.

EGandDArida

HEY I LOVE MY D15b7 its a nice lil motor

EGandDArida

D series r fun and cheap

big-cat

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davefromPA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

^ not everyone NEEDS 200 horsepower. some people have other cars in which they can have their power goals and their civic is just a daily for fun believe it or not.

for instance, i have a d15b7 in my car with an exhaust and stock intake. and so everyone knows, i love my 102 hp. i also love my gas mileage. if i boosted it and got 50 more hp that would be 50 hp i did not need. now to bring this full circle, i have other vehicles with much more power when i feel like really going.</TD></TR></TABLE> the funny thing is I love my gas mileage to around 30 in the city and 35 on the high way. and the power is there when I need it.