WHiTETYPEs

I currently have a 1998 Honda Civic EX (stock motor, stock everything) and I'm planning on purchasing the t3 turbo kit from xs racing my question is what else would I need to get besides

turbo kit
450cc Injectors
new clutch
ecu tuned
2.5" - 3" exhaust

Will my motor still be safe? Or will I have to do other engine mods?

Edit* before someone says something (Guess this would be better in the forced induction topic)

MikeD718

how many psi do you plan on running? i ran 8-9 pounds daily with my old T3 on my stock internals d16y8 with out a problem. what fuel tuning program do u plan on running? post whats included with the turbo kit so we can tell you if there is anthing else you need.

WHiTETYPEs

Sorry. Better?

MikeD718

looks like an ssautochrome kit i havent heard many good things about them, you might want to search for info on "bracing" that mani. also if you are going to turbo it you will want to get some head sutds, d-series have a tendency to experience head lift under boost which results in a blown headgasket. (take it from a guy who knows lol) also a walbro fuel pump will help if you are gonna run 450's

WHiTETYPEs

thanx for the info well here is what another forum said

http://www.7thgencivic.com/for...17031

Should I just get the kit and buy a different manifold? and I should be safe?

Edit: plan on using 8-10 psi

J1A1H

looks like a turbo kit you can get off ebay for $800-1000.. i have been very tempted to buy one but i am very worried about how good they actually are.

MikeD718

how much are they asking for it? to be honest i would just piece one togegther with parts that you know are quality. think about down the road, you could get this kit and have it break or spend just a littel bit extra cash and not have the headaches.
just my $.02

SOHCD16y8

YOur motor will be safe with a good tune. DOnt think in terms of psi but more HP. The average stock D16 can safely run 200-220whp. And then there are a few in the 300's on stock internals.

WHiTETYPEs

What parts should I keep and what parts shouldn't I keep? cuz im only hearing bad things about the manifold...is tehre turbo still good and everything else?

mx621

the compressor housing's on them ssauto/xs turbos are glued together, the quality of them kits are a big . herd horror stories on here about them

MikeD718

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1460732
this is a recent post about ssautochrome's stuff. some good and some bad...mostly bad

WHiTETYPEs

well Im on a budget. what are some decent turvo's that I won't have to worry about going for

SOHCD16y8

Save your money, Do it once, Do it right

Br1anPham

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Or don't do it.



Or get a cast CX log style maniold and go HMT style because those cast manifolds are a lot sturdier then the SSAutocrome stuff. Everything else from that kit should work decent.

and aside from your list, a walbro fuel pump wouldnt hurt.

turbod ek

i wouldnt run no more then 7 pounds i was pushing 10 and my **** blew up.