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Old 11-08-2008, 10:59 PM
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i recently got a ej1 civic ex d15 with a vtec head and has a drag turbo kit running 5-6 pounds just wanted to find out the things i should look out for or things i should make sure i do other than frequent oil changes and turbo cleaning, not too sure what i can or should do to take car for a daily driver. advice and positive opinions are appreciated
Old 11-08-2008, 11:33 PM
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first thing id do is check the spark plugs and make sure their not iridium. you dont wanna be making to much heat when boosting
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Default Re: noob to turbo got some question to maintain (mattyv)

what kind of plugs do you use then?
Old 11-09-2008, 05:27 AM
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A cooler burning NGK, like a BKR7E or a BCPR7ES. There good for up to 450 whp, so they'd be perfect in your application


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dont drive it like your in the fast the furious
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Does it have a turbo timer on it? If not, I'd look into getting one of those to help maintain your turbo and keep the inside from gumming up.
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yea it was in the trade
came with a blitz turbo timer with other functions
looked into it and found the drag manifold isn't really the best for boost and flow
not sure if any one out there has had problems with drag manifolds seems like the setup i have was pieced together. car runs great and saves gas haven't taken apart the turbo to see if there is any play with the blades.
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definately run 93 octance if you are not already to prevent detoniation under boost.
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