How achievable is 250-300hp RELIABLY on a boosted civic?
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How achievable is 250-300hp RELIABLY on a boosted civic?
Could I get 250-300 out of a stock block(D16y8)? I'm in college so i dont have the budget for an insane build nor do i want something crazy fast, is this achievable on a stock block reliably?
Any first hand experience would be huge thanks!
Any first hand experience would be huge thanks!
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Re: How achievable is 250-300hp RELIABLY on a boosted civic?
Which engine is key, obviously. Keep in mind that to get more power, requires some supporting mods, tuning, upgraded cooling, fuel, etc, etc…
personally, I think you should determine what you want to do with it, and what type of driving you will be doing with that power level, rather than just chasing a number. Also consider that you will want to upgrade things like brakes, and suspension, if you want to safely use that power.
personally, I think you should determine what you want to do with it, and what type of driving you will be doing with that power level, rather than just chasing a number. Also consider that you will want to upgrade things like brakes, and suspension, if you want to safely use that power.
Re: How achievable is 250-300hp RELIABLY on a boosted civic?
That would be expensive with that engine.
In 2005 i put a turbo kit together on a D16y7 for less than $750 that went 13.50 @ 105, 185whp, 175tq. Was as a great street car back then, maybe not so much now...
The reliable way to go would be LS turbo with a large turbo to hit 300whp reliably.
In 2005 i put a turbo kit together on a D16y7 for less than $750 that went 13.50 @ 105, 185whp, 175tq. Was as a great street car back then, maybe not so much now...
The reliable way to go would be LS turbo with a large turbo to hit 300whp reliably.
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