Turbo D16 w/ stock internals
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Turbo D16 w/ stock internals
I'm planning on boosting my 99 Civic EX, but I'm not sure what the best setup would be for me. If I can I want to keep the stock internals. Basically, I'm looking to keep it reliable, b/c it's a daily driven car. I'm not lookin for huge HP numbers, I just want it to be quick. My budget is pretty small so I am going to try to piece together a custom kit b/c I hear it's cheaper that way. What should I get that will be quick, but reliable, that will work on stock internals? I know all the different parts I will need(turbo, manifold, etc) I just don't know which ones will be best for me. Please help me.
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I think we're in the same boat. If you're not super smart, and can soak up info like a sponge, READ. Read, read, and read some more. Then when you're done reading, do a little more. Ohh, and research, do some of that. Im planning on doing internal work and the boosting - so my hp range is a little higher than what you are looking for. I do know, tipically you shouldnt be boosting any higher than 8 or 9 psi on a stock engine. You should atleast get some head studs if your going to do a turbo project. And possibly a performance fuel pump. Neither are too expensive, and will help the longevity of your setup.
Boost Hungry!
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From: t-town,tx
d series motors are pretty stout from the factory and you shouldnt have ANY problem running 12psi on like a t3/t4 turbo as long as you have a GOOD TUNE! that will make or break your setup...plus d series motors are a dime a dozen so you blow yours you can pick on up cheap...plus there are plenty of aftermarket parts if you wanne put in forged internals
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a stock bottom end's limit is not dependant on psi. 10psi on a LARGE turbo pushes ALOT more air than 10psi on a small turbo even tho the air is pressurized the same, there is much more of it from the larger turbo.
therefore you can't judge solely on psi, you also need to include turbo size and then continue to fuel both management and delivery.
as stated above, tuning is key! a good tune will take you very far on a stock d motor. good rule of thumb is 200whp but people push that number higher and higher all the time
goodluck
-Luke
therefore you can't judge solely on psi, you also need to include turbo size and then continue to fuel both management and delivery.
as stated above, tuning is key! a good tune will take you very far on a stock d motor. good rule of thumb is 200whp but people push that number higher and higher all the time
goodluck
-Luke