dangers/side effects of a turbo?
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, On, Canada
dangers/side effects of a turbo?
i was offered a free turbo set-up (5-7PSI) for a month or two to be the tester of the builder's build. my stock VX motor, im worried might be destroyed by it. is it safe to just "pop on" a turbo? will it destroy my motor?
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 12,393
Likes: 0
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i was offered a free turbo set-up (5-7PSI) for a month or two to be the tester of the builder's build. my stock VX motor, im worried might be destroyed by it. is it safe to just "pop on" a turbo? will it destroy my motor?
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It can ruin your motor, depends of the condition of it. Have you treated the motor well? If the motor is in bad shape, I would vote against it.
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It can ruin your motor, depends of the condition of it. Have you treated the motor well? If the motor is in bad shape, I would vote against it.
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
From: blacksburg, va, usa
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
With good tunning you should have no problems at all there are plenty of people on here that didnt start boosting there car until they had well over 100k on there motor. the fact that it is free is great to though i would suggest atleast assisting them in the install just so you can learn alittle bit.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, On, Canada
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (walker111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Screw that its a vx motor, strap a turbo on it blow it up and then get a real motor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 986
Likes: 0
From: 07093, NJ
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good **** man
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good **** man
Trending Topics
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 12,176
Likes: 2
From: Tucson, AZ
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>
personally i wouldnt boost a VX engine.
swap a Z6 and boost that. its a cheap engine to come by and its a direct swap. much better candidate for boost.
for busting your *** to get what you want, when i was 17 i worked my *** off for my b16 swap.
personally i wouldnt boost a VX engine.
swap a Z6 and boost that. its a cheap engine to come by and its a direct swap. much better candidate for boost.
for busting your *** to get what you want, when i was 17 i worked my *** off for my b16 swap.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
From: i g0t vtAk y0
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
do you think the term "slap" on the turbo is as easy as you think?? honestly, HELL no, theres more things to "slap" on your car besides the turbo. As everyone said, gotta see how your motor is. Hope you have enough money for oil changes. It seems as if that is your only car, gotta keep the oil in that turbo in good condition. If the turbo goes bad, that will ruin your car. Well you should tell us more about this "free" turbo setup, what does come with it. List them out man, then we will be able to help you out more bro!!
Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,047
Likes: 1
From: CA, USA
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (*****est_raver)
the worst that could happen is that you melt your pistons or shoot a rod threw the block with **** poor tuning. i would never slap on a turbo kit without tuning.
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 3
From: I drink Seafoam and poo into catch cans, USA
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (Street Ghost)
as said, do a compression test to see how things look on your motor.
as also said, you must get the car tuned after the turbo kit is put on.
Does this free turbo setup include:
larger injectors
larger fuel pump
engine management (stock ecu can't do it)
downpipe + larger exhaust
At your age, don't have big dreams of the b18/vtec or whatever you want. You can make big, daily drivable power out of a little D series motor.
D series motors are not that expensive, cheap enough that even you at min wage could afford one in a month or two.
Boost your motor now, but buy another D series short block on the side when you eventually save up the money. This way you can build it up when you have the cash, or put it in your car if you blow up your original motor.
as also said, you must get the car tuned after the turbo kit is put on.
Does this free turbo setup include:
larger injectors
larger fuel pump
engine management (stock ecu can't do it)
downpipe + larger exhaust
At your age, don't have big dreams of the b18/vtec or whatever you want. You can make big, daily drivable power out of a little D series motor.
D series motors are not that expensive, cheap enough that even you at min wage could afford one in a month or two.
Boost your motor now, but buy another D series short block on the side when you eventually save up the money. This way you can build it up when you have the cash, or put it in your car if you blow up your original motor.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 12,393
Likes: 0
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Honestly man, I've been in your situation and I think about it sometimes. And maybe I could've spent the money on something better. There is more to life than having a nice/fast car. Maybe you could save for college?
Don't get me wrong, I love working on my car and putting new parts on it. But, you just have to get your priorites straight, just something to think about.
Back on topic, like someone else posted, I would first run a compression test, this will give you a good idea of how good the condition of the motor is. And then, if you do decide to turbo it, get it tuned and you'll be golden.
doesnt matter what kind of motor it is, its my only one till i can afford a b18/vtec set-up. im 17 working for minimum wage, took me like 3 months to save up enough scratch for the car, gona take me about the same amount of time for the motor. it has to last me till spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Honestly man, I've been in your situation and I think about it sometimes. And maybe I could've spent the money on something better. There is more to life than having a nice/fast car. Maybe you could save for college?
Don't get me wrong, I love working on my car and putting new parts on it. But, you just have to get your priorites straight, just something to think about.
Back on topic, like someone else posted, I would first run a compression test, this will give you a good idea of how good the condition of the motor is. And then, if you do decide to turbo it, get it tuned and you'll be golden.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, On, Canada
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (JDM-EJ1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-EJ1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Honestly man, I've been in your situation and I think about it sometimes. And maybe I could've spent the money on something better. There is more to life than having a nice/fast car. Maybe you could save for college?
Don't get me wrong, I love working on my car and putting new parts on it. But, you just have to get your priorites straight, just something to think about.
Back on topic, like someone else posted, I would first run a compression test, this will give you a good idea of how good the condition of the motor is. And then, if you do decide to turbo it, get it tuned and you'll be golden.</TD></TR></TABLE>
man i know what you mean, but my car is my baby. only had her for two months or so now (or even prolly less) but i love it. a car is just like a woman, except you dont need to wine & dine for it to put out
and the kit includes:
-FREE installation
and the lending of theese parts until late august:
-turbo from a eagle talon (5-7 psi)
-intercooler
-external wastegate and BOV
-custom bent components to fit a civic (oil hardline and ****)
-custom downpipe
-type R catback exhaust system
-Si intake manifold
-mounting hardware
and yes im going LS/Vtec even if it IS a little pricey. what good is working hard for your money if you cant squash the pedal and FEEL the money moving you forward.
also, i really would liek a career as a mechanic even thogh im pretty lame right now. building my LS/VTEC setup with help from knowledge-ables and HT.com, i hope will give me at least the basics and a little experience so courses can take up from where the build left off and bring me the rest of the way.
Honestly man, I've been in your situation and I think about it sometimes. And maybe I could've spent the money on something better. There is more to life than having a nice/fast car. Maybe you could save for college?
Don't get me wrong, I love working on my car and putting new parts on it. But, you just have to get your priorites straight, just something to think about.
Back on topic, like someone else posted, I would first run a compression test, this will give you a good idea of how good the condition of the motor is. And then, if you do decide to turbo it, get it tuned and you'll be golden.</TD></TR></TABLE>
man i know what you mean, but my car is my baby. only had her for two months or so now (or even prolly less) but i love it. a car is just like a woman, except you dont need to wine & dine for it to put out
and the kit includes:
-FREE installation
and the lending of theese parts until late august:
-turbo from a eagle talon (5-7 psi)
-intercooler
-external wastegate and BOV
-custom bent components to fit a civic (oil hardline and ****)
-custom downpipe
-type R catback exhaust system
-Si intake manifold
-mounting hardware
and yes im going LS/Vtec even if it IS a little pricey. what good is working hard for your money if you cant squash the pedal and FEEL the money moving you forward.
also, i really would liek a career as a mechanic even thogh im pretty lame right now. building my LS/VTEC setup with help from knowledge-ables and HT.com, i hope will give me at least the basics and a little experience so courses can take up from where the build left off and bring me the rest of the way.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,334
Likes: 1
From: Raleigh, NC
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
and yes im going LS/Vtec even if it IS a little pricey. what good is working hard for your money if you cant squash the pedal and FEEL the money moving you forward.
also, i really would liek a career as a mechanic even thogh im pretty lame right now. building my LS/VTEC setup with help from knowledge-ables and HT.com, i hope will give me at least the basics and a little experience so courses can take up from where the build left off and bring me the rest of the way.</TD></TR></TABLE>
99% of the time this changes. I wanted to be a mechanic until I saw they make **** money and have to do **** work all day long. And no, no amount of pressing the pedal down and having my boosted SOHC pull (which is stronger and cheaper than that LS-VTEC setup I might add) makes it worth the amount of hours I worked at crap jobs to pay for it.
My opinion on the car. Don't boost the VX engine if you're tight on cash. Those rods are pencil thin and are going to end up broken. I boosted a mostly stock D16Y7 (a non vtec SOHC engine from the 6th gen Civics) and have had it run great for me for over two years on this turbo setup.
and yes im going LS/Vtec even if it IS a little pricey. what good is working hard for your money if you cant squash the pedal and FEEL the money moving you forward.
also, i really would liek a career as a mechanic even thogh im pretty lame right now. building my LS/VTEC setup with help from knowledge-ables and HT.com, i hope will give me at least the basics and a little experience so courses can take up from where the build left off and bring me the rest of the way.</TD></TR></TABLE>
99% of the time this changes. I wanted to be a mechanic until I saw they make **** money and have to do **** work all day long. And no, no amount of pressing the pedal down and having my boosted SOHC pull (which is stronger and cheaper than that LS-VTEC setup I might add) makes it worth the amount of hours I worked at crap jobs to pay for it.
My opinion on the car. Don't boost the VX engine if you're tight on cash. Those rods are pencil thin and are going to end up broken. I boosted a mostly stock D16Y7 (a non vtec SOHC engine from the 6th gen Civics) and have had it run great for me for over two years on this turbo setup.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,334
Likes: 1
From: Raleigh, NC
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">to each their own. 
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Just letting you know. Been there and done that. There are way more important things in life than a 10 year old econobox.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Just letting you know. Been there and done that. There are way more important things in life than a 10 year old econobox.
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,806
Likes: 0
From: Worldwide WTF
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
Don't boost it if you're not sure, and don't have the money to replace things if they get broken.
If you blow your motor, will he cover it?
If not, don't go for it.
If you blow your motor, will he cover it?
If not, don't go for it.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,372
Likes: 0
From: P0rnfield, Iowa, USA
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i was offered a free turbo set-up (5-7PSI) for a month or two to be the tester of the builder's build. my stock VX motor, im worried might be destroyed by it. is it safe to just "pop on" a turbo? will it destroy my motor?
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)</TD></TR></TABLE>
If he's just testing **** to see if it works, I sure as hell would not trust him if he is not confident in his own work. If its going to work, he should know this..
its the 9th or so build that this guy makes, of which the 8th turbo he has built. he wants it tested, but on my car (d15 turbo, his hatch has a b16) so should i take the offer? (includes free installation)</TD></TR></TABLE>
If he's just testing **** to see if it works, I sure as hell would not trust him if he is not confident in his own work. If its going to work, he should know this..
Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,326
Likes: 3
From: Respek my Fresh
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (Retarded chicks are SEXY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
and the kit includes:
-FREE installation
and the lending of theese parts until late august:
-turbo from a eagle talon (5-7 psi)
-intercooler
-external wastegate and BOV
-custom bent components to fit a civic (oil hardline and ****)
-custom downpipe
-type R catback exhaust system
-Si intake manifold
-mounting hardware
</TD></TR></TABLE>
you should search for how much it'll cost to upgrade your fuel system and tune it. I have a feeling that once you see how much you'll still have to spend out of pocket to make it work, you'll reconsider. IMO, go for it if you can find a back up single cam, and can afford to properly tune it.
and the kit includes:
-FREE installation
and the lending of theese parts until late august:
-turbo from a eagle talon (5-7 psi)
-intercooler
-external wastegate and BOV
-custom bent components to fit a civic (oil hardline and ****)
-custom downpipe
-type R catback exhaust system
-Si intake manifold
-mounting hardware
</TD></TR></TABLE>
you should search for how much it'll cost to upgrade your fuel system and tune it. I have a feeling that once you see how much you'll still have to spend out of pocket to make it work, you'll reconsider. IMO, go for it if you can find a back up single cam, and can afford to properly tune it.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, On, Canada
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (Djaric)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Djaric »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If he's just testing **** to see if it works, I sure as hell would not trust him if he is not confident in his own work. If its going to work, he should know this..
</TD></TR></TABLE>
actually, he's confident, but he built it for a d series a few weeks ago, then decided to swap a b16 into his hatch for a trip down to florida (he's leaving in a few weeks) so he could pop it on his car, but august is the soonest he can get it in there, when he gets back from florida.
If he's just testing **** to see if it works, I sure as hell would not trust him if he is not confident in his own work. If its going to work, he should know this..
</TD></TR></TABLE>actually, he's confident, but he built it for a d series a few weeks ago, then decided to swap a b16 into his hatch for a trip down to florida (he's leaving in a few weeks) so he could pop it on his car, but august is the soonest he can get it in there, when he gets back from florida.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
From: i g0t vtAk y0
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (IHateJDM)
lol thats true, i have wanted to boost my EJ8 for 2 years now, after I have done SOOO much research ( ei: 2yrs of it ) I have decided to wait til i have a shizz load os money b4 i boost the SOB!! which i do have more than enought boost and rebuild BUT remember you'll need time and money at the saetime with mainence! Hope you have time and money to change it every month or depending on how much you drive!! 
not to mention, gotta remember the thieves, security you'll need..MAN i can go forever and make you change your mind but not my point here. Just do a whole lot of more research, you'll find yourself pondering more about the boost!! Trust me on this one, after 2 yrs im still thinking twice about it!! Lets just say can down half of an 05 SI. 
not to mention, gotta remember the thieves, security you'll need..MAN i can go forever and make you change your mind but not my point here. Just do a whole lot of more research, you'll find yourself pondering more about the boost!! Trust me on this one, after 2 yrs im still thinking twice about it!! Lets just say can down half of an 05 SI.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (Retarded chicks are SEXY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Retarded chicks are SEXY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did anyone mention that if you decide to go boost, you won't give him the turbo back once August comes around?</TD></TR></TABLE>
hahahah exactly, since i boosted my car, it just decided i could never have a car without it again lol......
anyway...
TUNE, TUNE, TUNE
hahahah exactly, since i boosted my car, it just decided i could never have a car without it again lol......
anyway...
TUNE, TUNE, TUNE
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos, TX
Re: dangers/side effects of a turbo? (Retarded chicks are SEXY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Retarded chicks are SEXY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did anyone mention that if you decide to go boost, you won't give him the turbo back once August comes around?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah I was just thinking that...what a **** tease.
Yeah I was just thinking that...what a **** tease.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
