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Well... I found out today that doing a custom turbo kit isn't as easy as i thought. Basically we got everything going but after putting in a new leakless headgasket the timing was way off and we ended up bending most of the valves and possibly damaged the pistons. All in all it is going to cost $1000-$2000 to fix, which means the engine is totaled. So I need to know what my best options are. Any suggestions?

Oh yeah and if anyone needs any turbo parts let me know I have... T-28 and T3 turbo, equal length manifold (from Turbo Performance), Bosch BOV, Huge Intercooler (also Turbo Performance), and more. Email me with offers or just post here.. Thanks

 
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wow! that REALLY ****in sucks! ... make sure u got the timing belt on correctly next time!

your best bet is a K motor ... they're really cheap now ... well, k20a2's and a3's are. You can get everything for an a2 for about $4-4500 + shipping, then installation fees ... there are plenty of K motors being sold on clubrsx, honda tech and ebay

 
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did that manifold from turbopreformace ( http://www.turbo-performance.com/ )? fit the d17a, it says "2000 and up" but the 2000 civic had a d16 and that manifold wont bolt up. its a really good looking header for a great price and i love the external waste gate, please pm me or post so ill know!! Thanks! -- Jeremy

 
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i cant wait to save my money for a ka2

 
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i would said go for a k series if u are looking for more power or buy a new/used d17.
K-series runs from 3-5k depend on which model (A, A2, or A3)
Or
Pick up a used d17 for like $700 (at the most) to finish up the turbo project.

 
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Shady88-- the mainfold that you are looking at is a lot like mine but mine doesn't have the external wastegate, and not crome, but the overall look is the same.

Thanks for the replies everyone but can I do anything cheaper than $3000-$7000. How much does a head swap go for and maybe some better pistons? I'm going back to school in a few weeks and i don't have that much money.

 
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id say if u dont wanna spend too much then just get a d17. Any K series motor in the end will cost more than 3g's. Prolly be around 5 grand for the SI engine. There is alot more needed than just the motor. Build up a d17 and thorow it back in.
Also what kind of T28 turbo do you have? New or Used or Rebuilt? How much you asking for it?

 
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here is a guy selling a head but i don't know if he still has it
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=164821

 
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i'd keep your engine i can find engine(D17A2) tranny and ecu for 800 bucks and thats for one with only 35-45000 miles so you could easily find just the engine for 600 shipped

 
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are u going to boost ur car ?

if so, i suggest getting your block magnafluxed and do a full bottom and top build, boost it and you will run circles around anyone else