Where can i find a R18 turbo kit? is it worth it?

 

ya then we can have the same amount of hp as a stock SI

 

http://www.ajperformance.com/p...37963

 

NOT worth it IMO.

gotta accept the fact that we are teh slow

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nighthawk R18 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NOT worth it IMO.

gotta accept the fact that we are teh slow </TD></TR></TABLE>

Every new generation, Honda makes the economy Civic less and less appealing to modify.

There isn't much power to be made in the 01-05 base Civics, unless you put a K in...and these new ones, with the manifold integrated into the head and the catalytic convertor placement...eh...

 

troof

 

Just trade your r18 in for a Si if you want to turbo your car.

 

do the r18s really have a plastic intake manifold?

 

Yes and some of the BMW's

 

i dont want an si its not worth it when i already have a ex and a k24 with a k20 head sitting in my garage waiting for 56000 miles to come on the r18 so i can do the swap

 

my old 01 gti 12v vr6 had a plastic mani as well...

 

Many cars, like Z06 and high end cars have "plastic manifolds" Its not a bad thing, most of the held alot to limit heat soak. LS1, LS2, LS6,LS7 all have them, the truck verisons of those engines, chevy 4.8,5.3,6.0,8.1 also have them. The one thing they are not the best for is high boost apts. over 18psi.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lucky4586 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> The one thing they are not the best for is high boost apts. over 18psi. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's when you get the ballooning. Then you get chunks of plastic going on a magical journey through your engine. Great success!

 

Nitrous backfires do even worse things to plastic manifolds.. ever see bits of plastic fly though a hood?

 

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No, but I woudl like to. Can it be arranged?

 

http://www.draglist.com/Pictur...3.htm

backfire on car with alluminum manifold

LS1's have plastic manifolds http://youtube.com/watch?v=xCNs_pOu28A

I'm looking for a particular 4.6l modular mustang clip but I'm having trouble finding it. little plastic bits straight through his fiberglass hood.. lol

found this too, kinda weird though... entertaining

nitrous injected V8 chainsaw backfiring
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fxCKK1XF2wY

 

here is a new civic R18 turbo made in brazil
247hp at 8psi runing on alcohol and unichip ecu





if need any information contact me at contato@draftracing.com.br

http://www.herreramotorsports.com.br
menu &gt;&gt; projetos

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lucky4586 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Many cars, like Z06 and high end cars have "plastic manifolds" Its not a bad thing, most of the held alot to limit heat soak. LS1, LS2, LS6,LS7 all have them, the truck verisons of those engines, chevy 4.8,5.3,6.0,8.1 also have them. The one thing they are not the best for is high boost apts. over 18psi. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The ZO6 and other cars utilize "plastic" components to reduce weight. It's part of the reason why it's an 11 second car STOCK and handles amazingly well with a near-perfect weight distribution. And when you're pushing that kind of power, high boost applications on an LS7 motor are really not necessary to yield significant power gains.

It's really not fair to compare a ZO6 to a Honda Civic.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by overrr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here is a new civic R18 turbo made in brazil
247hp at 8psi runing on alcohol and unichip ecu





if need any information contact me at contato@draftracing.com.br

http://www.herreramotorsports.com.br
menu &gt;&gt; projetos
</TD></TR></TABLE>Wow, that's neat man. Clean install too.

 

Times like this, I ask ... why?

But then I remember:

Because you can. Looks very clean

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by overrr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here is a new civic R18 turbo made in brazil
247hp at 8psi runing on alcohol and unichip ecu





if need any information contact me at contato@draftracing.com.br

http://www.herreramotorsports.com.br

thats cool as ****. nice power.
menu &gt;&gt; projetos
</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bjizzle07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i don't want an si its not worth it when i already have a ex and a k24 with a k20 head sitting in my garage waiting for 56000 miles to come on the r18 so i can do the swap</TD></TR></TABLE>
well why do u need a turbo for the r18 if you have a k swap ??? wouldn't you want a turbo for ur swap insted

 

A k swap may yeild a lot more power. But, i wouldnt ruled out an r18 turbo when you'll have a little more horsepower and shitloads more torque. However dont be mad when i fliy by u around the turns in my si.

 

i cant wait to turbo my r18 civic.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kroze &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i cant wait to turbo my r18 civic. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I can't wait to see pics.