I have a 94 si with about 150k...have recently replaced water pump and all related parts as well as a full tune up...runs strong, but transmission might be on its way out. What should I do turbo/tranny or swap?

 

good idea boost the hell out of it!

 

Hey man i'm in Albemarle, NC and have a sohc non-vtec turbo, adSPEED you ever ran your car at The Rock? just wondering..

 

I boosted mine with 118K on it. It run great but went because it wasn't tuned. It was just running the blue box. It would of lasted a whole lot longer if it'd had been tuned.

 

boost it i had 210,000 miles on mine when i did. It ran strong and never blew.

 

it'll be fine especially if you build the engine, and tuning will be key so spend good money on that

 

if the trans is "going" try replacing the fluid in it, and if that doesnt fix it, have a backup trans, but honda engines can handle boost if they are old but running well.

i have an over-100,000 mile engine being boosted daily. tuning is the key. make sure its got a good partial throttle tune, and a safe but not completely extreme boost tune.

 

i have a d16y8 with 195000kms on it.......just got is turbo'd 2 wks ago.......runs perfect. It's all about the tune.

DAN

 

My buddy is running the AFC hack 180k on the stock D15 and runs strong.... Its all about the tunning, wideband 02s are the bomb!

 

Personally I would do a full leak down to see how sound it was, but if you blow it Im sure you can find another D series for $500-800 from someone.

 

thanks for the info everyone! i plan on going with the edelbrock turbo kit...any feedback?

 

some times you can even find them d16 in my area for $300 do it and don't look back

-Thomas

 

Boost the living **** out of that old d16, I am doing it now with 180k + and its taking it like the ***** that it is.!!!!!Just remember to fill the oil and check the gas!!!!lol

 

i think it is a great idea!! That way you can tune the bitch and **** using the old motor and in the case that something goes wrong you blow the old motor.
In the meantime, build a better motor. Learning at the cost of the old motor is worth it IMHO.