does anyone know how good this edelbrock performer x turbo is on a civic? i have a 94 with a jdm d16. i realize i would need to replace the crank rods and add low compression pistons but as far as an ecu goes what should i use?

 

The Edelbrock Performer X allegedly gives mid range gains on power, even on naturally aspirated cars, from the reviews I have seen. This will benefit you much more since you will be turbocharged.
For ECU, a majority of people use a Honda OBD1 P28, which is then tuned with Crome or similar.

Side note: Because you are already OBD1 from the factory, this will allow you to still pass annual inspection, assuming all other variables are constant. :-)

 

Actually you don't have to replace any engine internals. By replacing them you will make the car more boost friendly but also it will then be less reliable. I had a d16z6 in a 97 coupe it made 201whp on 6 psi on stock motor with a good tune. The t28 that comes with the edelbrock is a good turbo but you will be spending over $4k on that setup.

 

How do you figure it will be less reliable?

Forged pistons/rods > OEM (in terms of strength)

If anything, you'd be making the car more reliable by adding forged pistons and rods as opposed to keeping it stock, just my .02.

 

that was my thought because i talked to edelbrock and they suggested i get a setup that gives the car 8.5:1 compression ratio.

 

A lower compression ratio gives you ALOT more room for error, plus forged is stronger than the cast OEM stuff.

 

No internal aftermarket part is going to be as reliable as an oem honda. I have seen many cars that have been built with low comp pistons and forged rods not run correctly, even with tuning.

 

So, what you're saying is that if I were to take a forged piston/rod combo on a boosted setup, and then had the same motor with OEM Honda internals on the same boosted setup, the OEM Honda would be able to take more of a beating?

 

correct!!

 

who would you recommend and how much would i be looking to spend with a forged crank/rods/piston setup?

 

It did me fine try 555 whp dat run 10.5 once n dey never let me run again wit no role change.. Victor x r great for tubos

 

You wouldn't NEED a forged crank, that's more of a want.

But I remember spending somewhere in the $800-$1000 range for mey 9.5:1 SRP pistons and Eagle rods, but that was back in 2006, so I'm sure prices have gone up some.

 

Wow...it never fails. If you want help and actual answers, ask this in the Forced Induction forum.