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Nov 25, 2004

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Toronto opinion on Turbo 2001 + Civics.

I live @ Yonge and Finch, Toronto. With in last 2 weeks I've seen to Civics with intercoolers infront. One was 4dr 1999 (?), the other one 2001+ LX coupe.
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To the topic, what turbo kits are you running?
I only know TSi. I currently getting $ together to buy it for my 2003 EL 1.7.
Frick US $ is cheap, it is time to get turbo. Dont you think so?

Nov 26, 2004

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dont know what your asking, some dude came by the meet the other week with a 2001 boosted. was nice

boostings cool, but a lot of work

Nov 26, 2004

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Hes asking which turbo kits ppl are running, he'd probably like to know what is out there besides the TSi so he can research before making a decision

He's pointing out that the with the US dollar losing strength, turbo kits are relatively cheaper compared to a couple yrs ago for us Canadians.

Just thought I'd clear that up for monkeys like adam! hahaha jus playin bro!

Nov 26, 2004

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a member in canada east have it... turbo

Nov 26, 2004

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a member in canada east have it... turbo

So, nobody runs turbo in southern Ontario?

We have to catch up with US guys.

We cant run alone on p/i/h !

Just teasing...

Nov 26, 2004

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bakablo is running a turbo and I'll be helping Big install his over the winter.

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=181451

Nov 26, 2004

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An EL owner in Mississauga was also running a turbo in his 03....till it met an unfortunate end.

Nov 26, 2004

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An EL owner in Mississauga was also running a turbo in his 03....till it met an unfortunate end.

Engine died?

Nov 26, 2004

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N/A all the way! =p

Turbo kits are alot cheaper now with the falling US dollar.
But to get real power a custom kit makes more sense...but then its alot of money

Parts, Labour, Tuning and misc. expenses. Dollars

Nov 27, 2004

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i saw a post on a guy that spent 4000 onn/a on his 7thgen.. in this forum too.. forgot what topic it was.. anyways.. he gained 20 hp or something like that.. thats yucky
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Nov 27, 2004

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Engine died?

As far as I recall, there was a nasty fire in the engine bay....basically killed the whole car.

Nov 27, 2004

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yah ive been warned with that too...
that sux

Nov 27, 2004

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what is the big warning, like what is the risk of fire?

Nov 28, 2004

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they warned me about my fuel line.... its not properly fastened to my engine... so i gotta take it down and get that fixed...

Nov 28, 2004

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lol......why don't you have it properly fastened? Why did you have to unfasten it?

Nov 28, 2004

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I didbnt... i brought it to a shop.. got my inline fuel pump installed.. but the fuel line running from the inline pump to my engine is too big.. so they fastened it on very tight... so they say it might bloat up.. and eventually pop.. and if the fuel leaks to the manifold.. boom.... i gott take it next spring to evolution so that they can clean my car up.. its a mess