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supermex 09-27-2004 11:20 AM

My turbo project after internals D17a1 LXmanual UPDATED PICS ON POST # 49
 
I'm documenting and taking pics of the project as I go along.
I won't speculate on numbers till is all done.
The job is being done at a shop in Brandon Fl Dynamic Speedlab

Work the head P&P valves, ARP bolts etc

http://www.kissimmeemotorsports.com/...tems%20004.jpg

Got my own custom intake build with a 75mm TB

http://kissimmeemotorsports.com/owne...akecloseup.jpg

Done all internals Pistons Sleeves rods etc

http://www.kissimmeemotorsports.com/.../enginetop.jpg
Equal lengh manifold being done with Stainelss 3046 8 gauge
This is the turbo that's going into my car sc 50
50 trim on the compresor side and 69 trim on the Turbine


http://www.kissimmeemotorsports.com/...tems%20001.jpg

My car at the shop

http://www.kissimmeemotorsports.com/...ings%20006.jpg
http://www.kissimmeemotorsports.com/...ings%20007.jpg

I have a lot invested on this project and totaly taking all usefull information from this forum, hope is worth it.
Not looking at having a 9 second car just a good realiable ballsy civic.
Boosting 8-10psi and drive it daily.

Toda Party 09-27-2004 11:22 AM

looks like a precision turbo, do u know which one? i.e. sc44, 61, 63 etc

sp3cialk 09-27-2004 11:35 AM

thats such a cute little intercooler.

dezod 09-27-2004 11:36 AM

Nice job Mex. Lookin good.

gass03ex 09-27-2004 11:44 AM

looks like your doing everything the right way. why only 8 - 10 psi though? with that much invested in new guts you could probably run 15 psi easily with a good headgasket.

supermex 09-27-2004 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by gass03ex
looks like your doing everything the right way. why only 8 - 10 psi though? with that much invested in new guts you could probably run 15 psi easily with a good headgasket.

Gass:
I take good care of my car so I'll go with that psi for awhile till the turbo brakes in and work out all the bugs, than I'll see with a good boost controller and some new axels.

Toda:
Ibelive is a sc 69 as recomended by the shop.

Sp3:
Cute it is :) I was told that will help spool up quicker.

Dezod:
Thanks for all you good information,reseach and development,it realy help me in the final decition making, the same goes for Opto and others that braked the ground for turboing our cars.
I recal back on the days 2001 or so when no one made nothing for our cars and ppl was to afraid to do anything to our engines.


I just hope this works cause I'm going broke.

dezod 09-27-2004 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by Supermex
Dezod:
Thanks for all you good information,reseach and development,it realy help me in the final decition making, the same goes for Opto and others that braked the ground for turboing our cars.
I recal back on the days 2001 or so when no one made nothing for our cars and ppl was to afraid to do anything to our engines.


Your welcome. :tup: Good luck and let me know if there is anything you need.

someguy 09-27-2004 12:30 PM

looks good. hopefully some day i will be able to boost my car. :tup:

SODJAZERO 09-27-2004 12:31 PM

NIce!

icebergslim 09-27-2004 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by Supermex


Toda:
Ibelive is a sc 69 as recomended by the shop.




.

Nice buildup. I dont think theres an sc 69. It could be an sc60. A sc34 or 44 would be good for your setup. What engine management are you going to be using?

supermex 09-27-2004 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by icebergslim
Nice buildup. I dont think theres an sc 69. It could be an sc60. A sc34 or 44 would be good for your setup. What engine management are you going to be using?

My bad,you rae right it isn't.
Sc 50
50 trim on the compresor side and 69 trim on the Turbine.
I'll be using e-manage

TheSmuggler 09-27-2004 01:50 PM

So Hec, when I go down there to let them handle my business, they are gonna use an e-manage? Oh and btw I can't remember but did you say they will powdercoat for me?

supermex 09-27-2004 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by TheSmuggler
So Hec, when I go down there to let them handle my business, they are gonna use an e-manage? Oh and btw I can't remember but did you say they will powdercoat for me?

e-manage and powder coating included!
I'm getting mine done in silver

TheSmuggler 09-27-2004 02:17 PM

Ohhh you sexy man you, lol. I'm gonna handl my exterior stuff first (since I'm almost done lol) then I'll be rolling down there to let them figure out my car lol. stupid auto.. lololol

abmerop18 09-27-2004 02:18 PM

looks great. i cant wait to see the dyno results. i personally would have got a bigger intercooler for a turbo that size though

supermex 09-27-2004 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by abmerop18
looks great. i cant wait to see the dyno results. i personally would have got a bigger intercooler for a turbo that size though

You probably right but $$$ is of the matter.
I'll be running nitrous cooling for the intercooler though.
And, oil cooler,bigger radiator as soon as I get more funds.

Havok2k1 09-27-2004 08:00 PM

Very nice progress :tup:

abmerop18 09-27-2004 09:47 PM

when is the expected complation date and what whp are you shooting for?

civic01vtec 09-27-2004 09:56 PM


Originally Posted by Havok2k1
Very nice progress :tup:


indeed :clap:

gearbox 09-27-2004 09:59 PM

Wow, you're gonna have fun once everything is finished!

FRSeeks 09-27-2004 10:06 PM

That looks awesome and yeah you are right you should let the engine adjust to it first then boost of the psi, wouldnt be a bad idea to look into a new E.C.U. (what kind of ECU are u on right now?) it might not be necessary but it could help a lot.

tfnaaf 09-27-2004 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by civic01vtec
indeed :clap:

:clap: :clap: :clap:

tfnaaf 09-27-2004 10:30 PM

looking good, keep up the good work!

ZdS03Civic 09-27-2004 10:51 PM

keep us updated with pics :)

JetBlu01 09-28-2004 03:04 AM


Originally Posted by Supermex
bigger radiator as soon as I get more funds.

go with Koyo...i have it.... :tup:

MisterFrankieJ 09-28-2004 04:52 PM

everything looks great. cant wait to see some numbers
:_bow: :clap: :_bow: :clap:

NaSh123 09-28-2004 04:58 PM

gluck with everything....looks real nice so far

supermex 09-28-2004 06:47 PM

Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement :tup:

Abmerop18
This project is supposed to be done by the first week of next month but I'm sure it'll take longer :_doh:
Some twicking involbed after a dyno session.
I'm not going to rush it till it get's done right.
Is killing me though.
I'm use to drive my car every day and I realy miss it :cry:

FRseeks:
A stand along computer will be great addition although it will also be more difficult to tune for now.
I'll be running the stock computer and e-manage and run it for awhile till all the bugs are taking care off on the basic set up.
I'm watting for the AEM computer to became available and will aloud me some time to save some money.
I put so much into this project that is draining my funds.

I need a good kind sponsor to help out with the rest of the set up
hint ;) hint ;)

zachgeyer 09-28-2004 06:52 PM

owen your POS

TheSmuggler 09-28-2004 07:06 PM

Hec.... you need to share the love lol. When it's done I'm going with ya to pick it up! =)


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