Hey guys i just picked up an apexi ball bearing turbo kit for my 00 ex sohc civic. I just have a few questions...it has an internal wastegate and someone said that this is essentially the same as a manual boost controller. Would i be better off with like a greddy profec b electronic one? Also can i retain a/c and power steering with this kit on there. I also have no idea how the fuel management works on this. I know on the DRAG and other kits like that there are check valves to bypass the MAP sensor. Should i get a missing link (I did some research and it looks to just be a metal plate with a hole in it that bleeds off boost?) and a greddy emanage or a VAFC. I heard something about a hack for the VAFC but i don't know what you guys are talking about. I will be running probably 5-6 psi to start and go up to 7-8. Do you guys think i will need better injectors and a fuel pump to do so?

 

get 450 or 440cc injectors
VAFC

and i suggest a AVCR, the best boost controller IMO, but a profec B will work just as well...did you get the IC too? have fun w/ the kit, i hear it's awesome...


ohh, i'd stay away from the missing link, just run VAFC hack....it's awesome and simple to do...NO FMU, NO CHECK VALVES....just VAFC and injectors...

 

Do you think that i need injectors that big? I was just thinkin maybe some RC 310's or something...I've even heard that i can use stock injectors since i'm only running 7-8 psi. Also what is the VAFC hack? I've heard the term a million times and i have no idea what it means...I'm guessing it's some way to tune it so that you can bypass the map sensor without a missing link or check valves? I don't see how that would work though because the missing link/check valves are physical items. Also is the check valve/missing link the same as the FMU? I have a AEM FPR and AEM fuel rail to use too. Can i just use my internal wastegate as a mechanical boost controller until a get a profec B? One last thing...can i use a greddy turbo timer even though they don't make a harness for a civic? Which turbo timer would you guys reccomend?

 

if you are a noob stay away from the avcr. i cant remember how my times people have posted about how to get it to work. just get the profect b. and your internal wg is not even close to a mbc. you can adjust the arm to boost more, maybe +or- 3psi, but hardly accurate and can effect your spool.

 

How is that Zex working out for you? Did you get a quater mile time done?

I trust you will be selling that kit now?

Can I have a ride one the turbo kit is it?

PM me if you want.

 

And here is some info on that hack you were asking about:

http://www.thedropshop.tv/vafc.htm