Turbo for 04 Accord 4 cyl?

[benjamin]

I have an 04 Accord EX coupe, 4 cyl. The car is nice, but could definitely use a few mods. I'm just starting to do some research on what parts are available for the car and I'm having a lot of trouble finding information regarding turbo kits for this motor. Does anyone know of any?

Additionally, when I do start dumping money into the car, I'm thinking a set of 17" rims, some nice tires (I like the Dunlop SP9000s), and suspension are in order. I don't want the car to be absurdly dropped, but I will want to go to the track with it. A friend of mine suggested some kind of adjustable-height setup so that I can fine-tune it for street or track use.

I'm estimating somewhere around $8000-$10000 for the all of it, including an engine management system matched to the turbo. Anyone have any suggestions? Are there any books I should read before I go any further? I'd rather understand what I'm doing than just jump into something on a recommendation.

[benjamin]

Oh, and while I'm at it I think a short-shift kit is in order. The stock shifter is just not that great.

[2kAccord]

Im currently reading a book called "Maximum Boost" by a guy named Corky Bell. Its taught me tons on how turbos and FI works. Its a good investment if your gonna go turbo. book here

[benjamin]

Looks great. I think I'll see if I can get my local public library to order a copy.

[kenton]

You won't find any pre-built turbo "kits" yet.

[AcuraFanatic]

Piece together your own system.

[jason2713]

they dont have any for the 03 or 04 accords yet...ive looked, i have an 03 accord and it sucks! just gotta wait

[benjamin]

I'm not really comfortable enough with motors to put together a turbo system myself. At the very least, I want a turbo and ECU software that are matched, and the software ought to be tunable. I hear that the Hondata software is like that, but they don't have anything for my car yet.

AcuraFanatic - Is your car boosted? Did you piece together the setup? Is there anything you can tell me about it?

[kenton]

I'm not really comfortable enough with motors to put together a turbo system myself. At the very least, I want a turbo and ECU software that are matched, and the software ought to be tunable. I hear that the Hondata software is like that, but they don't have anything for my car yet.

AcuraFanatic - Is your car boosted? Did you piece together the setup? Is there anything you can tell me about it?

AFAIK, Hondata only produced software for OBD1 engines, until the K-series, which you're fortunate enough to own. I just looked at the Hondata website, and it says with the K-Pro flash, it's tunable for "ANY" K-series engine (with the inclusion of the 02-Now CRV), but the 03-Now Accord 4cyl MT is not mentioned. I have no reason to believe this wouldn't work on your car, but obviously like a turbo, it would require a proper tune as base maps aren't provided, and basemaps really just get your car "running enough" to drive to the tuner, usually. . .

[98CoupeV6]

some nice tires (I like the Dunlop SP9000s)

Potenza S-03's are much much better in the dry but not as good in the wet, and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's are much better in the dry and just as good in the wet. Get the F1s. This is from personal experience.