runnin turbo?
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Re: runnin turbo? (04DOHC)
From all my friends ive meet i made my decision. All my friends with turbos on their cars have their cars in the shop all the time. Honda's are known for their high revving capability and n/a set up. I chose all motor type-s.
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Re: runnin turbo? (aLLmTrEp3)
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maybe cuz they did a **** job putting it on thier cars or maybe they didnt tune it and that could be a reason why. A turbo setup on a car can be just as reliable as an N/A setup with the correct tuning and when you actually know how to install a kit
maybe cuz they did a **** job putting it on thier cars or maybe they didnt tune it and that could be a reason why. A turbo setup on a car can be just as reliable as an N/A setup with the correct tuning and when you actually know how to install a kit
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Re: runnin turbo? (JayDiemB18bCivic)
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maybe cuz they did a **** job putting it on thier cars or maybe they didnt tune it and that could be a reason why. A turbo setup on a car can be just as reliable as an N/A setup with the correct tuning and when you actually know how to install a kit
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Agree, but I don't agree. I had a top notch shop install and Hondata and Shawn Church did my tuning, but I still have issues. It wasn't them, its just natural wear and tear but an boosted application has more places to have hicups than an NA setup. A loose screw can toss your whole day into a garage as you look for why you're not booting. But I agree, when its tuned and everything is maintained, a boosted car is a dream!
The guy is also right that these are indeed known as the best N/A 4cyl engines in the world. Honda made something amazing here. Companies like Spoon Sports see it and don't mess with boost and focus on the potential of the engine without it.
Either way you decide to go is good. But remember you always get what you pay for and the importance of tuning can not be ignored for any modifications made to the car.
maybe cuz they did a **** job putting it on thier cars or maybe they didnt tune it and that could be a reason why. A turbo setup on a car can be just as reliable as an N/A setup with the correct tuning and when you actually know how to install a kit
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Agree, but I don't agree. I had a top notch shop install and Hondata and Shawn Church did my tuning, but I still have issues. It wasn't them, its just natural wear and tear but an boosted application has more places to have hicups than an NA setup. A loose screw can toss your whole day into a garage as you look for why you're not booting. But I agree, when its tuned and everything is maintained, a boosted car is a dream!
The guy is also right that these are indeed known as the best N/A 4cyl engines in the world. Honda made something amazing here. Companies like Spoon Sports see it and don't mess with boost and focus on the potential of the engine without it.
Either way you decide to go is good. But remember you always get what you pay for and the importance of tuning can not be ignored for any modifications made to the car.
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