I have a 98 ek hatch and i still have the stock motor (D15)..I only have 45k miles on the motor so i really don't want to pull it out just yet before i put a B16..does some one know a good turbo set up for my sohc motor...would anyone even recommend me going turbo on my sohc motor or just spend the money on a b series motor..if i do go with turbo i want to expect the motor to last about 50k miles more..is that possible without spending a ton of money?

 

First of all, you have a D16y7 in your hatch and I have a Greddy turbo with a bunch of extras on mine and love it.

 

i hear turbo reduces the reliability of your engine..although i am planning on swapping a b series motor in i dont want to rush myself into debt...what is the recommended psi to be running if you expect some longevity out of your engine..thanks for the correction..i had a feeling it was a D16

 

A turbo's reliabilty lies in the owner. You have to build with quality parts, do your maintenance and not beat on it all day long. I drive mine more than 80 miles a day and it's fine. It's your money, so you decide. With less than the cost of your B16 swap in your car I can run high 13 second 1/4 mile passes.

 

i would recommend going turbo in your car... you will love it, i have no doubt. since you dont know a lot about them i would suggest running a greddy kit or an apexi kit. your motor will handle them fine and you can get them for under $2000 if you play your cards right. Emerika had his apexi kit for sale for $1850 i think and it is spotless. either get a new kit or make sure you are buying it from a very reputable person because i am assuming that you are kind of a newb and might get all excited and buy a junkass kit or get ripped off. good luck and boost that **** already

 

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I think Evan may have sold that kit already, but if not he dropped the price down some.

 

not to be an *** but i would search the forced induction forum before u deside weather or not to turbo your stock engine. also get the book maximum boost by cory bell it will answer 90% of your questions.

personaly id boost it get an auto d16y8 manifold, and run dsm 450cc injectors safc, and 8psi daily.

 

i am definitely going to look into the Apexi..i like their products..i'm not a newb with honda but i am when it comes to boosting a honda motor..i'm going to do some research in order to invest my money wisely...thanks to all that helped and i'll keep everyone posted on the process