*UPDATE March 23rd 2010*
Picture Gallery: Civic Si sedan turbo build

Made a couple videos (finally)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l2NKIe2Yw8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg9HQ5-1Yio

More pics down below

I'll be doing a turbo build based off of what will probably be the SRT (Swift Racing Technology) Turbo kit (~350whp/10psi)
First of all, here are my goals:
Will be a sleeper, therefor noise and external look needs to be as close to stock as possible.
It will be a DD, about 70% highway.
I'll be editing this first post and posting pictures as I get the items.

INSTALLED
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
SRT Turbo kit w/ sc4431e turbo
38mm Tial wastegate
Corsport cable shifter bushing
Corsport shifter base bushings
Competition Stage 4 clutch
Filled in motor mounts (DIY from KST)
SRT Injector PnP harness
Excelerate dual gauge cluster replacement pod
Vibrant Catback Exhaust (part# 1622)
AEM UEGO Wideband Guage (part# 30-4100)
AEM TRUBOOST boost controller (part# 30-4350)
Hondata 4 bar MAP sensor

BOUGHT


Currently pulling trigger on
(No more buys this year, hopefully :-D )

Current running total on items bought + tune: $8440
faulty knock sensor and labor for mani, dp, turbo replacement +$550
Grand total: $8990

Future buys
Multistage boost controller (boost by gear functionality) most likely TBC-1, unless hondata implements something with flashpro
Wilwood slotted rotors
Russel Stainless Steel Clutch Line
Russel Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Fuel return kit from SRT
possibly bigger wastegate (44mm)

Still researching/Unsure
New calipers (still researching)
bigger injectors (750cc-850cc?)


Gallery from shop: Civic Si sedan turbo build

Dyno of one of the last dyno runs before finished tuning



Parts when I first got them and ripped boxes open in basement

 

Ballin!!!!

 

how you liking the kit so far?
im thinking of getting one for my civic!!!

 

Nice stuff man. How's that stage 4 clutch feel with the car being a DD?

 

I love it. Since I dont have an enormous turbo, at 35% throttle I can hit about 7lbs of boost at 3k rpm. If I'm flooring it, full boost (10lbs) by 3500rpm.
It's a beast, and the vibrant exhaust sounds most excellent.

The BOV makes a nice twittering sound like a bird during normal driving, and during WOT its a nice smooth and quick pssst sound. I have yet to have a cop actually look at me suspiciously. The intercooler is really hard to see, like, I was at 2 meets, with my engine bay open, and most people passed by it thinking there was nothing but a CAI on it. You cant see the IC unless you're bending down and looking straight at it.

Oh yeah... it is WAAAAAY to easy to get to a 100.

VERY SLEEPER.

Kills: Modded EVO VIII (got a thumbs up from him), SRT8 Charger, SRT8 Grand Cherokee, SRT8 Chyrsler 300, new Camaro, LS1 Camaro (exhaust and intake for sure, and I think header)

 

The first 500 miles were a bitch, but I was warned that it could take up to a 1000 miles. I had my stock flywheel resurfaced, so it bit pretty hard. It's heavier, but not by that much. My foot has never gotten tired even in chicago stop-n-go traffic during rush hour for 2hrs.

Thankfully I didnt stall it out of the parking lot when I first got my car back after the install, but I did stall it like 3x within the first 500 miles.

I like the engagement, and I'd have to say probably the best clutch to get without being horribly harsh. After it was broken in, smooth as butter. I would do it again if I had to.

 

^^Nice, cuz I was thinking about getting a setup similar to yours.

 

SRT had such a beautiful manifold.. wtf happened? Looks like an extended log manifold now. facepalm...

 

id def consider a water injection system!

Any compressor surge like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZUbo_mNDZM

Recommend getting a Synapse Synchronic SB001 BOV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffj01k64AZI

 

good sheeet. very nice

 

well, when compared to full race, and SSA, the mani is equivalent, definitely not an extended log. people are running 400whp on 10psi boost with the precision 6262 turbo. I'm running a smaller turbo, so my top end isnt as high, but I wanted to stick with something thats easier for DD.

They've proven that the mani is innovative and people that knock it just by looks are not willing to look at changes in design. On a built engine, on pump gas, 17.8psi boost, running over 550HP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkSMQ...eature=channel

 

no surge, sounds like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKLRo69K8C8

 

Jesus, that thing yanks!

 

id ditch the i/c for sure. horrible design seeing how a vert flow is the perfect setup for a k-series. nice kit tho.

 

how is it horrible design? could you give me more details and/or theory supporting that?

 

if it was up to me, i would put ram horns on that b*tch! lol jk
so u consider this a build op?

 

Good luck bro!!!! but the turbo manifold is very ugly

and you can made more power easy!!! let me know if you need any advice

 

there ya go

 

Actually, its not my manifold that is "restricting", its the turbo and lack of return fuel system. Its a precision sc4431e running on 10lbs of boost. So its spools quick, but doesnt have a huge top end, but with a 6262 precision, people are making over 400 on 10lbs of boost. Highest HP on pump is currently held on this manifold. I dont care if it looks ugly, it performs beautifully.

I find it quite innovative ^_^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkSMQ...eature=channel

He's making more HP on less PSI than his last manifold. He hasnt done a Q16 run on the new SRT manifold, but this is what the old one looked like on Q16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIXmOy1hw3w

I think the numbers speak for themselves. ^_^

 

Future holds the following:
Near future:
Fuel return kit
multi-stage boost controller (boost by gear)
bigger turbo probably precision billet sc60 or 6262
tap oil pan
wilwood slotted rotors and calipers
SS brake lines and clutch line

Far future:
New pistons and rods
cams, springs, valve guides/retainers
air-water intercooler?

 

hmm i woulda done internals first.
well now since you posted that you're gonna do pistons and rods, thats a build.
in my definition of a "build", slapping on a turbo and turbo accessories doesnt count. actually tearing apart the motor for machining and changing of internals is my definition of a build. i consider turbo, turbo accessories, s/c & accessories, just bolt-ons, and so do other people.

 

Thanks bro!!!

 

Really I don't trust the number in the internet go to the track and put some numbers
good luck and i no say the manifold is bad for make power i only say is ugly

 

wow. thats crazy

 

haha you're welcome man.
you might want to clean up that last post.
replace no with didn't.