i plan on boosting my d16. does n e one think that this is a waste of time or could i get some good power outta this?? which would u choose? boost or swap?? also what bov do u recommend?? thanx fellas


Modified by HXvtec at 5:22 AM 10/6/2003

 

Im boosting a y7 and love it. For the money you can be faster than a GSR swap in a comperable car. It is not pointless to me and I'd just like to add.
Hi, I'm Sean, and I'm addicted to boost.

EDIT: Im running the TiAL bov and like it...don't get a BOV based on it's sound for gods sake though. I picked the TiAL because its 50mm (I think..can't remember right this second) and would dispell enough air for my tastes!!

 

My buddy has a 98 Civic EX with a greddy kit at 12 psi (stock head and internals) that lays down 212 hp at the wheels. PM "Black Noise" if you want specific information.

 

search u will find the answer to all your questions. u can make as much hp as a b16a swap for about 1000 bucks with a turbo. hondatuning mag made 167whp with only 6psi with a mistu t25 turbo. and it was like for 500 bucks. read up on it and u will learn everything. also get the book maximum boost by coury bell. very helpfull im hoping for atleast 250 whp out of my d16z6 turbo project.

 

Of course it's worth it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bmcc72 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">search u will find the answer to all your questions. u can make as much hp as a b16a swap for about 1000 bucks with a turbo. hondatuning mag made 167whp with only 6psi with a mistu t25 turbo. and it was like for 500 bucks. read up on it and u will learn everything. also get the book maximum boost by coury bell. very helpfull im hoping for atleast 250 whp out of my d16z6 turbo project.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Maximum Boost is the best $25 you can spend on your custom turbo.

 

worth it 100% ... its will almost cost u the same as a GSR swap but u will be faster than most Civic's with a GSR swap.

 

Turbo anything is never pointless

 

my old car had an lsvtec..now I'm keeping the sohc with my new car. still debating if I should do NA or FI. what do you want the car for? drag,autox, etc?

 

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No, it's not pointless, they can be very quick. Plus if you happen to blow a D-series, you can pick up another one for like $200. Try that with a B-series

 

my current setup with prices i paid.

DSM 450cc injectors, BOV, and charge pipes. $90 shipped
IHI turbo off ebay. $89 shipped
HF manifold. $60 shipped
adapterplate. 5 bucks from local scrap yard and 2 hrs of work
Vafc 190 shipped fellow h-t member
EX tranny axles, and flywheel. 170 shipped
d15b nonvtec 200 bucks picked up with tranny and altinator.
Turbo coupe intercooler 50 shipped
charge pipes/dp 150 from summit racing.
oil lines/waterlines. 150 from summit
total....1200 plus 500 i paid for the car. same hp as a B16a for less money than the swap.

ill have less than 1800 in the car total before i build my d16z6. but im hoping to get close to 160 whp on the stock d15b for under 1800 bucks total.

ill be buying a d16z6 for 300 shipped and rebuild it
bearings, washers, thrusts. 150
clutch 200
rods pistons 500 shipped
headwork/cam,springs,valves. 500

new motor. with 12-16psi daily.
$3500 total......thats Less than a GSR swap with more hp and torq. same gasmilage if i get it tuned right.

 

Boost the D16.

 

sohc turbo

 

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Work with what you have and turbo it.

 

thanx guys. some people were tellin me it was pointless but thanx for your comments. i already have the hf mani and i should have the rest in a couple months.

 

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Sounds good. Do you go to Bradenton Motorsports to race ever?

 

There is a ton of potential there man....my friend has a turbo ex and it runs like crazy. Now his **** is bored and built as well so really it all depends on how much money you want to lay down. You could easily find a swap for what you going to drop in a buying a kit and installing it. I just went form turbo to naturally aspirated and let me tell you this......turbo cars are high maitenance and if you dont know how to work on them they can be frustrating. I just put a type r motor in my civic and it runs strong and is a blast to drive. Turbo is awesome but vtec is a such an adrenaline rush.....it really depends what you prefer. Good luck man

 

I would def boost the SOHC. motor. Like others have said there is a lot potential and if you pop the motor they are cheaper to repalce then a DOHC.

 

boost the SOHC dude! get the greddy turbo

 

I would personally do a drag or some sort of custom turbo. That way when you want to up the boost the kit doesn't interfere.


Modified by Apex i ITR at 9:42 AM 10/6/2003

 

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Sounds good. Do you go to Bradenton Motorsports to race ever?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no i dont. im in winter park. mickey thompson track