Turbo Si... What do i need?

[CraigMW]

Whats up everybody! I drive a 00 civic Si and i was wonderin what all i need to do to my motor before turbo! Just want to get ideas from people who know what they are talkin about! I appreciate ANY suggestions!
-Craig-

Here is a list of what i have... (B16A2)
-AEM adjustible fuel regulator
-Megan Racing header
-Skunk2 Cat-back exhaust with no cat.
-Cold air intake
I think thats about it!

[kaotickaozpunk]

this what i would do first....follow this link i has already posted for some one else...

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145543

if it does work its down below...the thread title is what i need to do?

your going to need atleast close to 4 grand dude...

[CraigMW]

Ok thanks alot man! about how much u think it will cost not including the turbo?

[NAG2I]

what kind of numbers are you looking to get?

[WhiteAccord]

Yes the megan headers and cold air intake is what you need to start off on your journey of going turbo...

[hmongxcuz]

pistons and rods for 300-400whp, i would sleeve the block if you wanna go over 400whp+ or you can turbo the stock B16 and stay under 300whp or most would recommend to stay under 250whp. B16 = weak rings.

[rsxtype-svi]

just do it right and rebuild ur motor.....youre gonna want more power later anyway

[CraigMW]

Well... im lookin just to stay in the 300 range! its my DD so i dont want a whole lot! Just enough to have fun ya know! if i just turbo right now... how many lbs would be safe to run?

[blackboi50]

Well... im lookin just to stay in the 300 range! its my DD so i dont want a whole lot! Just enough to have fun ya know! if i just turbo right now... how many lbs would be safe to run?

7 psi.......no joke!!!!.......DD turbo civic?????........dont go past that!!!!:goodjob:......1

[CraigMW]

ok thanx man! im lookin to boost it asap! Ill prolly go ahead and do it but build it a little at a time! I plan on puttin a built Type R head on it and also building the block in the future!

[Halfwit]

ok thanx man! im lookin to boost it asap! Ill prolly go ahead and do it but build it a little at a time! I plan on puttin a built Type R head on it and also building the block in the future!
why would u waste a type r head for a boost project? dumb imo.

[CraigMW]

lol! are you mr honda or somethin man? If you dont like my ideas you can keep it to yourself cause i really dont give a ****! lol!

[blackboi50]

lol! are you mr honda or somethin man? If you dont like my ideas you can keep it to yourself cause i really dont give a ****! lol!

oh damn........well this thread is about to get sour!!!!!:(....1

[Big J]

Well... im lookin just to stay in the 300 range! its my DD so i dont want a whole lot! Just enough to have fun ya know! if i just turbo right now... how many lbs would be safe to run?

300whp is a lot from 1.6 liters.

[Halfwit]

lol! are you mr honda or somethin man? If you dont like my ideas you can keep it to yourself cause i really dont give a ****! lol!
not mr honda, but for what ITR heads are generally used for (revving high( and what revving high is generally used for (all motor) you would spend alot less money using another head. and building it.

[CraigMW]

lol! I just dont like negativity! It would be different if he was tryin to be cool about it and just tryin to help! know what i mean!?

[CraigMW]

well thanx for your advice halfwit! ill keep that in mind.....

[Big J]

head flow is way less important in an FI car than NA. Stick with the head you have and put the money else where, like engine management or exhaust.

[Big J]

getting the same gains as a 5-10% better head flow is a twist of a boost controller away.

Boost controller $20, properly built cylinder head $1000ish

[CraigMW]

i really appreciate everyones opinions for real! Keep them coming as long as you are tryin to be helpful... otherwise... just keep it to yourself!

[CraigMW]

do most turbo kits come with the boost controller or is that something that i would have to buy seperately? By the way people... please bump!!!!

[Halfwit]

no most do not, but on ebay they are like cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/High-Quality-Manual-Boost-Controller-Ecliplse-Talon-NR_W0QQitemZ190169033452QQihZ009QQcategoryZ33742QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

simple design. most all work the same. 11$ shipped.

[CraigMW]

i appologize to halfwit for snappin like that! Thanks for the advice and help man!

[Halfwit]

no prob, lmk anything you need. i try to help.

[CraigMW]

ok cool man! Thanks alot! What you drive? you go to the varsity meets?

[boostedb16]

i had a b16 boosted and trust me build the bottom end and get a good tune or your's will end up like mine did............kaboom!!!!!!!!!. i was only boosting at 7 psi.

[Big J]

i had a b16 boosted and trust me build the bottom end and get a good tune or your's will end up like mine did............kaboom!!!!!!!!!. i was only boosting at 7 psi.

was it weak bottom end or a bad tune that caused it to go?

[B18c1Turboed]

For 250-300 i would run your stock block. For anything over i would upgrade the following, pistons, rods, springs and retainers in the head.. Thats all with that set up i have seen well over 600HP on alot of cars..
THeir is no reson to sleeve your block for that kinda power. You dont need to spend 1k in head work thats crazy.. I can give u a few examples here local that there are a few cars well over 700HP and have had NO PORT AND POLISH jobs on the head. Mine for example is a stock type r head, no port and polish at all, i only upgraded the valves too 1mm and springs and retainers.. And the car is well over 700hp with that set up...

Ill give you my life expirence GSR block 100% stock i made 320hp
I later upgraded the pistons and rods and all and i was well over 550hp.
Later i wanted alot more then i got my block sleeved.

[DUBSf22c]

300whp is a lot from 1.6 liters.
yeh he is just doubling the HP!:lmfao:

[CraigMW]

Ok thanx man! Thats what im gonna do! Ill just go ahead and boost it and later when i have more money... ill upgrade it! Who should i take it to that will install the turbo and tune it for me? How expensive will it all be?