Turbo Upgrade Parts
Originally Posted by exturbo6
they do not make a better HG for our cars yet.
IF YOU WANT AN AFTERMARKET HG YOU GOTTA CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HG may not be necessary until the 225-300 WHP mark with good tuning and EMU
Definitely turbo pistons w/ thick rings
Forged turbo rods
Possible Sleeving of the motor**
Return fuel system
Larger injectors
Upgraded fuel pump
Go stand alone engine management**(be the first on here) Haltech, Tec3, HKS F-con...
That should equip you enough to handle 15-18 PSI easily.
** indicates that not entirely necessary.
Definitely turbo pistons w/ thick rings
Forged turbo rods
Possible Sleeving of the motor**
Return fuel system
Larger injectors
Upgraded fuel pump
Go stand alone engine management**(be the first on here) Haltech, Tec3, HKS F-con...
That should equip you enough to handle 15-18 PSI easily.
** indicates that not entirely necessary.
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Rep Power: 0 yeah, get a 9:1 compression, and a good tune, stack 2 HG's if ya want, that will drop compression a little bit (allow for more boost), definately stand alone emu.
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why spend the money if it is not needed. I've been boosted for over 1 yr and i run 9psi daily.
I have hit well over 10psi many many times. My motor is still completely stock and I still have my factory clutch and HG.
why spend the money if it is not needed. I've been boosted for over 1 yr and i run 9psi daily.
I have hit well over 10psi many many times. My motor is still completely stock and I still have my factory clutch and HG.
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Originally Posted by 2K1Civic17"Gabe
yeah, get a 9:1 compression, and a good tune, stack 2 HG's if ya want, that will drop compression a little bit (allow for more boost), definately stand alone emu.
$5,000 later.........
just keep it stock unless you wanna boost more than 10psi daily
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i agree.... everyone cries about head gaskets. WHY?!?
There is nothing wrong with an MLS gasket. The stock honda gasket is awesome. The only thing that causes them to blow is detonation. If you detonate, you will probably blow most aftermarket gaskets, unless you get a copper one. I have several friends running the stock head gaskets on their cars, and they make insane power. My friend Jeff has a 96 hatch running 10.20's, and making 500+ hp at the wheels with a turbod GSR. And the fastest of my friends ran a 9.30 with the stock head gasket on a turbod GSR. So i would think the stock gasket would hold with some good tuning.
What i do with my motor is....
Torque the head to 59 ft/lbs
tune conservatively
run high octane gas when racing
i agree.... everyone cries about head gaskets. WHY?!?
There is nothing wrong with an MLS gasket. The stock honda gasket is awesome. The only thing that causes them to blow is detonation. If you detonate, you will probably blow most aftermarket gaskets, unless you get a copper one. I have several friends running the stock head gaskets on their cars, and they make insane power. My friend Jeff has a 96 hatch running 10.20's, and making 500+ hp at the wheels with a turbod GSR. And the fastest of my friends ran a 9.30 with the stock head gasket on a turbod GSR. So i would think the stock gasket would hold with some good tuning.
What i do with my motor is....
Torque the head to 59 ft/lbs
tune conservatively
run high octane gas when racing
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