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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Default 91 Civic SI LS/VTEC turbo build thread

hey guys whats up, I'm gonna do a build thread on my car... as for now it sits pretty rusty and what not, i have all new metal for it and getting it painted real soon...

Its a fully built ls/vtec turbo setup, the motor was built by a local shop here in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba... Competition Engine. Its got arias turbo pistons, eagle h beam rods, arp rod bolts, and micropolished crank. I am shooting for around 400 whp for now...


here is the car as it sits right now


Here is the motor, mmm sexy lol


the paint, Grabber green pearlcoat with gold pearl


Clutchmasters stage 2 performance clutch with 6 puck unsprung


return line


walboro 255lph h.o fuel pump


socketed p28


LoveFab shorty cast log style manifold


Tial sport 38mm wastegate


obd0 to obd1 ecu conversion harness


3" downpipe


Blitz Supersound Blow off valve


paint supplies


Gold pearl, siiick


all of my intercooler piping, 2.5"


air/fuel gauge


oil pressure gauge


Boost gauge


brand new dsm 450 blue top injectors


brand new obd1 dizzy


intercooler


T3/T4 Stage III Hybrid T04E Turbo Turbocharger A/R .50


brand new rust free hatch :D


brand new rear arches

I am really excited to see this thing on the road sometime within the next 3-4 months (its winter here right now and there is like a ton of snow lol) but guys let me know what you think, comments welcome
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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watch out for this, I learned the hard way
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Looks good, can't wait to see some more pics!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4163175587 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">watch out for this, I learned the hard way
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ouch man thats sucks bro
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91_civicsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

ouch man thats sucks bro</TD></TR></TABLE>


indeed it does but hey I NEEDED BOOOSSTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! at the time to maul a m3 my buddy's rich dad had.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Which block/head/tranny? I'm in the process of building my own LS/Vtec hatch as well. GL
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Creator &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Which block/head/tranny? I'm in the process of building my own LS/Vtec hatch as well. GL</TD></TR></TABLE>

LS block from a 93 i believe it is... head is from a 91 b16 but the head is all freshened up, has gsr cams, h22 lmas, port n polish , 3 angle valve cut, and new valve guide seals, all new gaskets etc... and the tranny is a good ol ls ys1 i believe it is
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Cool, YS1's are the best because you can swap gears with the hydro trannys.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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brand new dsm 450 blue top injectors

(your going to need bigger injectors for your 400whp goal. some 750cc should do the job.)
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_dc_fan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
brand new dsm 450 blue top injectors

(your going to need bigger injectors for your 400whp goal. some 750cc should do the job.)</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea dood,im prolly gonna sell these and get 750s, just what i have right now... got a few months still, i need a bigger intercooler too im pretty sure
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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how much psi are you trying to boost?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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lil update

I have since then sold my intercooler and injectors as they were too small for my hp goals... i have purchased a bigger intercooler , 880 cc precision injectors , a cheap ebay half rad and 12" slim fan,,,, the car is away in the bodyshop right now getting all the bodywork/tailight conversion and paint, then it comes back we start putting it all on the car, i cant wait lol
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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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Looks good so far, but tailight conversion?
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