Turbo

[dobiejoe]

I want to do this turbo mod within the next couple of weeks and want your alls expert opinion what you like better and why.

[Peking]

Hey bud, we have a Boost section. Should answer most of your questions there. Also the doing a search would help to. My honest thought is that for the money and what you would be getting. Revhard or Cybernation. Pretty much complete kits, while the Greddy is lacking. Hence in the long run you will pay more for the Greddy, and have a greater chance of screwing something up. While Revhard and Cybernation sorta figure that stuff for you already.

Also it is easier to get more power (upgrade) out of a turbo set-up. If you just wanted alittle something, that you can live with than you cannot go wrong with the JRSC.

[Low Rider]

I have had JR stuff on my Integra (before it was totalled) and I have to say that I have always been impressed with their workmanship and R&D!!! :D

[DavidT]

Just to let you know, you can't just do a "12.5" boost upgrade. Your stock block will give way in less than 3000 miles. I wouldn't go boost, too much crap to go wrong. If you have enough money to get the JRSC, then you have enough money to do an all motor K20A2 swap. Then get your ECU reflashed by Hondata to your immobilizer with their #4 K20A2 program. Think about it...8600 RPMs of all motor fun.

[Peking]

Originally posted by DavidT
Just to let you know, you can't just do a "12.5" boost upgrade. Your stock block will give way in less than 3000 miles. I wouldn't go boost, too much crap to go wrong. If you have enough money to get the JRSC, then you have enough money to do an all motor K20A2 swap. Then get your ECU reflashed by Hondata to your immobilizer with their #4 K20A2 program. Think about it...8600 RPMs of all motor fun.

With the proper parts and tuned correctly, the block will last. Also keep in mind nothing lasts forever, just like a N/A set-up. Parts will have to be changed and well maintained. David has a great suggestion there, but also keep this in mind...

Originally posted by Peking
Depends, same could happen with N/A, N/X. So what does this mean, it all depends. Depends on what you buy, how you install, how you tune, etc. If you have reasonable knowledge and are willing to continue to learn, then you pretty much will be fine. Just keep the fuel coming and the spark agoing It is objective, it is easy to make big numbers with boost and spray. N/A is a tad bit harder, so you will get more props.

I just quoted myself from clubrsx.com :D

[dobiejoe]

I would not just add boost with out doing anything to the engine first. That would be stupid and would not last long. I would do piston, rods, and type S crank at the same time. Then 12.5 PSI would not be a problum at all.

[dobiejoe]

I would not just add boost with out doing anything to the engine first. That would be stupid and would not last long. I would do piston, rods, and type S crank at the same time. Then 12.5 PSI would not be a problum at all.

[dobiejoe]

Originally posted by DavidT
Just to let you know, you can't just do a "12.5" boost upgrade. Your stock block will give way in less than 3000 miles. I wouldn't go boost, too much crap to go wrong. If you have enough money to get the JRSC, then you have enough money to do an all motor K20A2 swap. Then get your ECU reflashed by Hondata to your immobilizer with their #4 K20A2 program. Think about it...8600 RPMs of all motor fun.

I would not just add boost with out doing anything to the engine first. That would be stupid and would not last long. I would do piston, rods, and type S crank at the same time. Then 12.5 PSI would not be a problum at all.

[Peking]

Originally posted by dobiejoe
I would not just add boost with out doing anything to the engine first. That would be stupid and would not last long. I would do piston, rods, and type S crank at the same time. Then 12.5 PSI would not be a problum at all.

Um... good point. If you use the any of those kits at the suggest boost level, you will be fine. Greddy gives you the fuel chip thing. Revhard gives you a flash along with injectors, etc. Cybernation gives you the ELF, along with fuel injectors, etc. So if you keep the boost at those tested levels then you will be fine. If you want to increase the boost to get more power than upgrading internals is needed. Same would be if you want N/A, more power made. The harder it is on the parts. Also the more expensive all those parts and maintance would be.

[dobiejoe]

Why the hell is it when I hit the submit button once it goes on here two or three times?????

[swampdonkey]

Boost is less stressful on engine internals than high compression combustion. For some reason boost does not exert as much tensil stress on the internals as hgih compression.

[dobiejoe]

That is a great point. I do beleve that the A3 would handle boost a whole lot better then a A2. But to have a A2 head and a built stonger lower compression A3 block would allow for lots of boost and less futer problums..

[sniperSI]

Also there is no reason to run high boost right now heh, people can barly control what 9 psi gives them in their civics.

Fastest Ep is all motor though eh?

[03EP3SiHB]

I would never put a turbo or supercharger on a motor that was not intended or came with it stock. I believe in good wholesome all motor!!!!! Anyways good luck with whatever you do.

[k20hatch]

Greddy with Intercooler! :D