EHbOOSt07

right now i have a 2000 civic si stock engine with bout 80,000 miles on it. Can a stock si engine be able to handle turbo or will it just blow the enignee?

posHonda

search: b16 turbo

in the Forced Induction forum

EHbOOSt07

i don't need to do anything to the engine to make it strong to hold the turbo so it won't blow?

94c1v1cex

no you can probably put down 250-270 reliably just don't short yourself on the tune. it's the most important part.

Padawan

There are many variables. If the engine is in good mechanical condition, and you run a reasonable amount of boost with proper tuning, it will be fine.

instrument

if i were a mod, i'd have a cool light sabre icon too.

but anyway, if i were you i'd do a lot more research, you don't sound like you have a tight grasp on the idea or turbo'n your car.

rivaladore

x million on the research. Before anything do a compression test to determine the health of your motor. Does it burn oil? I would use ARP head studs and a new head gasket if I was you. But the stock B16 should hold up fine. Also remember that most people take out their ps and ac when going turbo, so if you still want to retain them then you'll have to get a ac and ps compatible manifold/kit. This is just some minor basic stuff and there's much more you need to know. Start reading, oh and never forget to get it tuned!

Boost_V

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rivaladore &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">x million on the research. Before anything do a compression test to determine the health of your motor. Does it burn oil? I would use ARP head studs and a new head gasket if I was you. But the stock B16 should hold up fine. Also remember that most people take out their ps and ac when going turbo, so if you still want to retain them then you'll have to get a ac and ps compatible manifold/kit. This is just some minor basic stuff and there's much more you need to know. Start reading, oh and never forget to get it tuned!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Therre is so much to cover, it'd be a waste of time since the info i only a few clicks away. Why didn't you respond to ivtec_power's advice? research man

forcefedferio

only way to learn is research, http://www.turbobygarrett.com has alot of good information to help you better understand turbos to begin with...then look at other people's set-ups and see what they are running to get some ideas going.

jdmcivicracer89

my god u sir have alot of learning to do. seriosly remember to get a good tune. it will decide if u blow the motor or not.