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Old 03-26-2004, 11:21 AM
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Can I add a turbo and still keep my A/C? How much power is it going to rob me for? 1992 Civic SI D16Z6
Old 03-26-2004, 11:26 AM
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Just don't turn the AC on when your trying to get max power out of your car. It's a free spinning pully.. meaning there is no load on it while the AC is off.
Old 03-26-2004, 11:43 AM
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That's not what he means, he means can he keep it with spacing issues.

I couldn't, but I have a hybrid.

Ask Paulll. I know he has a turbo D16. Also, SleeperCivicEX kept his, but he has an EK.

I'm pretty sure the Greddy and Apexi kits incorporated the ability to keep A/C.
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Oh, sorry for the confusion..
Old 03-26-2004, 12:20 PM
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yeah, that pretty much depends on your manifold. their is usually and option to keep your A/C out there for any motor setup, hybrid or stock. Most of the time, the manifolds that offer the "highest performance" gains usually do NOT allow you to retain A/C, and most bolt-in kits from the bigger name companies as stated allow you to retain your A/C.
Old 03-26-2004, 12:34 PM
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Sport Compact Car magazine had an issue out with a lot of different turbo kits. Specifically, there were some Greddy turbo kits that allowed one to keep his A/C. So the answer is yes!
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The Greddy kit lets you retain the A/C. The turbo is so weeeee :eek3:
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Old 03-26-2004, 01:56 PM
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yeah but w/ the Greddy kit even there isn't alot of room with the A/C still in. I could take pics to show what I mean if you want.
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Now, since I am putting this together myslef (I.E. not buying a kit) what turbo manifold do I look for?
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A greddy one would work. h:



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