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My goal is to stay aroun 2-3k or a lil more. So far my parts list is...
My goal is around 190whp, 180tq
Stage 1 cam
B & M Auto trans cooler
Godspeed Turbo kit @ 9psi
440 cc Injectors
255 Walbaro Fuel Pump
HKS BOV
Port and polish Head
Forged pistons but dont know what rods i need?
all the gauges nessicary
Aem cam gear
Aem fuel Management system
Raceland coil over set
Race motor mounts
New seals and gaskets all around
Now for the tune im not to sure yet. Idk what tune is nessicary for this type of mod. But if anybody out there knows id much apprecitate it.! And if im missing something please let me know.

 
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Do a metric butt ton of research before diving into this. 2-3k for your budget won't cut it.

K-pro is the best EMS unit to use, and that alone will run you about $1100 plus a donor k-series ECU. Research shops around your area that knows what they're doing so they can tune your car properly.

here are a few links to look at
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/7...it-review.html
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/7...turbo-faq.html
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/7...july-07-a.html

 
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It's going to cost you a lot more than you initially think. Like everything else once all the little stuff piles it increases the expensive by a lot.

 
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plus not sure how the trans will hold... they already fails a lot with stock power...

 
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Would it just be better to covert my car to standard and take it from there or swap the entire thing with another motor.? I dont want a k20 but a b16a or b18c5 would be nice.

 
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b-series are for older cars, which had to meet older emission standards. You will need to check your state laws to know if they are even legal. I hear most states it's not, since you have a newer chassis with an older engine (even if they might meet emissions standards for that year, it might been easier just to say no. - too many car makers and too many models from each maker, and the comibnation - i can relate to the legislators on that...)

would just be easier to find a manual shift car, actually, unless you too attached to it or too many mods already in it.

ah, stage 1 is not the one designed for turbo, BTW...

 
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you can boost with a stage 1 if you want.

Also, a B-series in a 7thgen is not legal, at least not in the US.

 
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God damn why do people think kpro is so expensive? You can get a used rsx ecu for ~$200 and get v3 kpro put on that for $675.

 
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What about it i run the boost on a lower level such as 6lbs? instead of my initial 9. i know i wont hit 190 hp but at least over 150whp.

 
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I'll admit, I'm just going off of the last figure I saw on hondata's website.. That was a while ago.. lol. Maybe I'm lazy for not looking it up, but it's a start.

 
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Is there a way to make the auto tranny stronger in anyway?? Like so it wont go out on me.?

 
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Not really. You can get a rebuild kit but I believe those are for manuals. The d17 engine is not very popular and not a lot of aftermarket parts were made for it. I suggest swapping in a k20 engine. That'll be around $3000 is you spend your money right. You auto tranny will not stand a beating and a manual will take much more abuse

 
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at the same time he posted and kept asking, there were about 3 threads talking about failed auto trans going on in the same page, so we did not bother answering... he must have seen that or searched, non? hopefully? oh, dear!

 
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OP, if you're only looking to get above 150hp, you'd be better off, and cheaper swapping in a K20a3.

B series are not legal in the 7thg in the states.

 
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I could point you to someone selling a k24a1 for $350 and someone with 5 speed tranny for $125, but they're nowhere near you. I figured for roughly $1600-$1900, the swap could be done. But, unfortunately I don't have a true reason to put that money in my car.