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Feb 9, 2004 | 09:56 AM

#31

AccordDreamer

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From: Orlando, Florida

turbo question with headers

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Originally Posted by polakatl

Yes. Your stock manifold is replaced by a turbo manifold that bolts to the engine and turbo and then by the downpipe that bolts together the turbo and exhaust system.

Engine>Turbo Manifold>@Turbo>Downpipe>Cat+exhaust system>atmosphere

and on the fresh air intake side:

Air filter>@Turbo>Intercooler>Blow Off valve>Intake manifold>Engine

Does this mean i have to get rid of my greddy headers to turbo my sohc vtec accord? lol that means i wasted money...

Feb 9, 2004 | 11:16 AM

#32

JoePoonani

Lexus Tech y0!!

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From: CT

yea basically

Feb 10, 2004 | 02:32 PM

#33

93accord4door

upgraded to 97 ;]

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From: miami

i wanna do a swap...where is a good place to get H22? about how much should it cost?

Feb 10, 2004 | 05:09 PM

#34

wedley2

bboy Wesley West

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From: six-five-o

search for it, i have like 3+ links but i dont feel like posting and osaka is a ok, but good if u can drive to canada.

Feb 10, 2004 | 05:44 PM

#35

pirate252

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From: IDAHO BOOOO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AccordSleeper

you could always turbo it and then swap in another F22, possibly a F22b1 when it blows.

I agree...F22's are cheap if you blow it, you wouldnt have to mod anything to do a direct swap, so all the complications would be gone, it should be pretty easy, and cheap too. I just wrecked my accord, and the F22's dont sell for much