I've read all the posts about f23a1 accords but all I can find are Fmax turbo kits...no custom kits at all....is it because of the OBD-2b system? Or are there other reasons for which I'm unaware? Would it be better to convert to ODB-1 then turbo?...I read that ODB-2b systems don't like boost at all because they want to correct the "imperfection"(boost)....if I converted, what is the ECU that I should look for for a boosted F23a1 in an 98 Accord? Thanks for the imput.

 

A custom kit is not different then a prefabed kit expect you pick the parts.
I supose you could convert to obd-1 and run a ecu from a 94-95 accord

 

convert to obd1, run a p75 or p06 with uberdata or hond@t@

 

if you were to convert to obd1... skip the p0a and go right to a p28 in my opinion.

a custom kit is very possible for you application.

 

ahh, here I am thinking about non-vtec since it's what I got. But yeah - go p28 if it's vtec

 

i've made 2 f23 turbo manifolds already hit me up if you're interested

275 shipped each if u wanna piece togehter a kit.

 

What turbo manifolds will fit the f23a1?... H22a?..........f22?........others?

 

If I were to start looking on eBay as well as HT.com, what turbo manifolds should I be looking for? Obviously, f23's....are there others that will fit?

 

anyone...what other applications can look for? I have had no luck finding any f23a1 specific turbo headers....other engines' fit?

 

you can always have one made.

 

I have a turboed f23a1 and i would not boost it unless you get hondata. I did the shitty fmu set up and am now doing hondata and obd1 conversion. f23's make very good power on conservative boost and even better torque. I did a custom set up with a south florida performance manifold turbonetics t3/to4e turbo and i got the spearco intercooler and piping from the drag turbo kit made for 98-00 accord. ill post up some numbers soon on what i make with hondata.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 6thgenaccord1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a turboed f23a1 and i would not boost it unless you get hondata. I did the shitty fmu set up and am now doing hondata and obd1 conversion. f23's make very good power on conservative boost and even better torque. I did a custom set up with a south florida performance manifold turbonetics t3/to4e turbo and i got the spearco intercooler and piping from the drag turbo kit made for 98-00 accord. ill post up some numbers soon on what i make with hondata. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm almost finished my f23a1 setup, and was going the AFC/hack route. I'd like to hear what problems you had with ur fuel setup?

 

one im makin for super orb

 

Thanks for the pics...where did you find the exhaust flange...or did you cut it your self?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jmal1919 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm almost finished my f23a1 setup, and was going the AFC/hack route. I'd like to hear what problems you had with ur fuel setup?</TD></TR></TABLE>

well my first motor only lasted about 2 months on 7 psi, and on the dyno i leaned out very bad even on 7 psi, so with the hack theres not much room for more fuel, i did have stock injectors so that was part of the problem but hondata and big injectors is much more efficient for making power and consistent a/f.

 

i get mine custom made, but im sure theres other places that sell em.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 6thgenaccord1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well my first motor only lasted about 2 months on 7 psi, and on the dyno i leaned out very bad even on 7 psi, so with the hack theres not much room for more fuel, i did have stock injectors so that was part of the problem but hondata and big injectors is much more efficient for making power and consistent a/f. </TD></TR></TABLE>

might need to get a fuel pump too.

I figure I'd be aiight wth a intank fuel pump, larger injectors and the AFC hack.

 

So I take it the f23a1 needs more fuel then the stock fuel pump can supply? What about with a 12:1 FMU?...Walbro time?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1990hondaHF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So I take it the f23a1 needs more fuel then the stock fuel pump can supply? What about with a 12:1 FMU?...Walbro time?</TD></TR></TABLE>

better safe than sorry

besides, what's a 80 bucks compared to 500+ for a new engine

 

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better safe than sorry

besides, what's a 80 bucks compared to 500+ for a new engine</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good point.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1990hondaHF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So I take it the f23a1 needs more fuel then the stock fuel pump can supply? What about with a 12:1 FMU?...Walbro time?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's safe insurance, but if you have large enough injectors your stock fuel pump will be fine.
He leaned out because he was trying to run stock injectors and the v-afc, which IMO is stuipid to even try attempting.

 

I was going to go the FMU way....crude but effective. I'm just not sure how the OBD2 system will like that....I might need to convert to OBD1....anyone ever heard of MIL eliminators? They use them on Mustangs etc...to trick the O2 into seeing normal O2 readings....would something like that work of Hondas? I'm not at all sure how OBD2 systems work, but from what I've read, they don't like any modifications at all and if they sense any abnormal fuel readings(via O2, I assume), they will cut or add fuel depending on need......not good for FI....because lack of fuel=dead engine! So, can the O2 be tricked or is the problem somewhere else, like MAP, or other sensor(s)?