This is my first post on this site. I've been a "lurker" for awhile now. My question is I just bought a Civic Hatch CX that I have a LS VTEC ready to install. But I'm looking to either supercharge (Vortech kit) or turbo charge it? I have around 6000 bucks to put into either kit so if it was you which one you go with and why? Thanks again!!


[Modified by hoss, 4:10 AM 6/21/2002]

 

learn how to spell vtec 1st

 

OK sorry. Give a brother a break here. I'm alittle excited and I'm really looking forward to getting this swap in before the end of Summer. Just got ahead of myself

 

Lets start w/ the pistons in your ls vtech..what are they?

Ryan


[Modified by vtecvoodoo, 4:13 AM 6/21/2002]

 

that depends
how fast do you want to go?
really fast? or respectable?

 

try posting in forced induction forum....they might be a little more help..

 

I just want something that's reliable. It will not be a daily driven car either.

 

Guess you don`t want my help.

Pray you don`t have ctr pistons + boost

 

in that case, 15 lbs of boost should be your goal

 

reliablitly is the same either way. it depends on you. both have their strengths
if you are after raw power, you need to go turbo. if you are after throttle response, in exchange for less power...go SC

 

TuuRRbbOO!!!!!

 

i got a turbo... and very pleased with it... oh yeah, its on a d series engine too...

 

$6000 seems just about enough for a turbo manifold, turbocharger, intercooler, piping, injectors, and management. you will spend the change on dyno time and a wastegate and BOV.

what pistons/ rods do you have in the motor now?

 

6000 grand will fully build (pistons, rods, sleeves, injectors, ems, and the kit), but now if you want a jackson I will sell you mine it comes with every thing plus intake header and water injection.
Make an offer

 

 

What's the price on your Jackson?

Thanks for all your help on this also. My rods & pistons I'm still undecided on. So what do you suggest for these? I will not be spraying either

 

As far as brands go on the SC I'd go with the Vortech kit and the Turbo would have to be the overboost Stage 3 or 4 kit.

 

hahah, the one person who has posted in here with some sense and hes not listening to you! dude you need to know what your ls/vtec consists of first, high compression and forced induction unless your a tuning god = big boom

 

I see the forced induction forum in your future....and to answer the question ...turbo

 

AGAIN what pistons are you running...... if its high compression, disguard the thought of having turbo.... not sure about SC .... if you have low compression pistons go with the turbo!

 

I see a kaboom in the near future. If you are interested in a Vortch unit, I`d just get a Drag turbo kit.

Get your ls/vtec straight before you even thing about boost. If it`s not built yet, use you 6k and do it right.

Ryan

 

its all what u want. although im not totally sure, a properly sized turbo can create low end torque, high end hp, or something in between. while a sc can only create low end torque only. overall, turbo is the better way. it may cost more but in the end ull have lots bigger hp ratings. ohhh by the way, quick question- how is the reliabilty (sp?) on a Jackson SC. i read on another post somewhere, that they were somewhat unreliable


[Modified by wrine420, 6:01 PM 6/21/2002]

 

turbo

 

I know everyone talks about turbo lag but when does it really effect you?

On the track you are always having the engine up above 5000rpm so lag is not a concern at this point.

Just a thought

 

i trust him. look at his name!