unforgiven_nite

ok this has just been a question on my mind that hasnt been answered yet and i hope somone out there can give me there opinion.....how many miles is to many miles to turbo charge my d17?? right now i am sitting at 93k

puidokas

that concerned me to i have 103,000

unforgiven_nite

i thought about getting a new or alot less mile d17 and turbo that!??

v8eaterokv6

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i had 73xxx on mine when i went turbo i now have 75xxx and have blown the head gasket once. take my experience as you wish. im not saying one or the other.

turboengnr

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i turbod my CRX when it had 265,000 miles on it. It lasted until 305,000 miles, but it broke because i was greedy. 20 psi of boost is a little much to ask of a stock single cam.

Boilermaker1

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Milage doesn't matter as much as how much compression and blow by there is.
Get a compression/Leakdown test done, see if the motor's still healthy

iamboo

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honda motors are built to last forever as daily drivers...

bolt on a turbo kit and being a lil more careful about the up keep on the car will keep the motor running strong...

Matulin407

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^^ wut they said, from what ive hear u might also want to look into getting most maintanence work done before u slap one on there. Like getting a compression test,^^ get ur headgasket replaced while also getting the timing belt and water pump replaced. Just my 2cents, i got just as many miles as u do and my compression is still perfect. Now i just need to find my ***** and get this thing on there.!

Civic_RedLine

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i have 100k with turbo

fiatdale

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Id like to do one as soon as mine is off of warranty. It only has 3500 miles so far lol.

thiscrackerntam

when you have so many miles that you have rods knockin or your rings are shot so bad you're changing oily plugs every other day then you have too many miles to turbo but not until then

edit: of course I'm exaggerating a lil but, its mostly true....doesnt matter how many miles as long as the engine is in good working order.

HyaBoosta

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i boosted mine with 90k and now I have 111k and never had a problem. 10psi

Matulin407

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hope it stays that way HYA^ i hope i dont get any problems either, but my luck sux.

unforgiven_nite

ok well all that helps. can any mechanic do a compression leak test or should i go to the honda dealership and have it done? as a matter of fact, im getting new clutch, possible sychros or possible new tranny. should i as them to do a compression test?? its still under powertrain warranty till 100k, think they will do it for free?

unforgiven_nite

oh and if my compression is bad or low what can i do to get it back to normal??

thiscrackerntam

an overhaul...

puidokas

would it be wise to keep the boost to 4-5psi with over 100,000 miles

gearbox

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there is your answer. if the compression is too high due to not taking care of the motor (carbon buildup), then it increases the amount of problems you'll have later on.

puidokas

I can swap a engine myself, would it be cheaper than a overhaul

gearbox

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well yea get a low mileage engine on ebay for $400 and do the install yourself. its either that or tear up the old engine if you know how then its a tossup of how much work you're willing to do.

puidokas

work isnt the problem, its the money

TQ_

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I don't know much about your budget and I may of missed you stating how much you was looking to spend. If I was you, since your motor is already at 93k I would save a little more money then build the motor up. That away when you boost it, you can turn the boost up a little on a safe tune and enjoy it.

straightfaced

Turboed at 135,000km