Ok, well first off I'm new to the board and also I plan on going boost soon for my b16a2 civic si.

Just curious is the intercooler ok to be splashed with water during winter?
Also how long would the stock clutch last after going boost?

It won't let me post in the classifieds section, but i'm also looking for a used turbo kit (preferably greddy), but anything else i'll consider. Not looking for anything too big cause I don't plan on going over 300hp.

Thanks in advance!

 

anyone?

 

It's ok if the intercooler gets wet, it won't melt

As far as the clutch...it depends. Depends on how much power you put down, how it has been driven on, how you will drive on it once boosted. Not every clutch goes at the same time. But you will probably be looking for a new clutch not too long after you get boosted.

 

If the intercooler gets submerged in water(if somehow) could that cause hydrolock to the engine? Sorry don't know much about boosting yet

 

I dont see how it would. The IC isnt like a filter that air enters. Air is already in there its just passing from one end to another.

 

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-&gt; Water on the intercooler will actually help with heat transfer assuming the water being splashed (or submerged) is cooler that the ambient air at the intercoolers level. Think along the lines of a air/water intercooler. However, if the car is low enough that the intercooler is getting submerged, than there is a good chance the air intake on the turbo will be as well. That's bad.

-&gt; A stock clutch can generally hold 50hp more with "ok" results. Beyond that, it's up to the driver to control clutch wear with his/her feet

 

thanks for the responses