[Johnny Kim]

cant believe its acualy being done!!

 

[smth_hckr]

WOW! :bowdown: It barely fits.
Looks like some of those vacuum lines will have to be re-routed and/or protected so they wont melt.
Will they be able to attach the front bumper afterward?

 

[Johnny Kim]

how much boost is/are he/you pushin?
cuz i went to a custom shop, and they told me that w/ stock internals i wont be able to boost much. and also, that it shouldnt be a daily drivin car.

 

[sr79labrat]

Yes, it is cramped. All hoses will be relocated and rerouted. The pipes will also be wrapped with heat insulation tape. I will start with 5.8 psi then 8 and may be 12. We will see about the streetability of the car with each setting before moving up. I am most concerned with the headgasket issue and 144k on the engine. We are expecting 70-80 fwhp gain up here. Do you guys likey?

Thanks Kyle

 

[Mike Diaz]

OK Kyle, now you've got our attention. You should have waited to say anything if you want my opinion. We all called BS, and you made us look stupid. Good job! That's what we want.

Now, the real questions iiiiiiiis, are they going to make a pre-fab kit? My coupe will be in Colorado next winter getting the exact same thing done if there isn't a kit made.

Once again, good job on getting a shop to tackle the job. It looks like they're doing a very decent job, just hope to god they can make the car run correctly.

Mike

 

[sr79labrat]

I dont care about making a big entrance like some people. I just want to help the community out and strike some fear into people who see these cars. i should be able to make the kit-the plans are started already. I got a go we have a rain emergency...

Peace until later

Kyle

 

[94LCoupe]

Very well done!
I'm so excited!

 

[B+O]

how much boost is/are he/you pushin?
cuz i went to a custom shop, and they told me that w/ stock internals i wont be able to boost much. and also, that it shouldnt be a daily drivin car.

Yeah most people think that, but the Stock engine is 9.6 to one..most engine builders get 9.0-9.5 compression pistons. from what i have heard the stock honda pistons are strong. Along with the build of this engine...i dont see why 8-10 PSI on a street driven C32 would be a problem. But you know...we'll find out in a short time now

good show Labrat

 

[skate4ever999]

wow!!!! :eek2: :eek2: looks great!!!!!

 

[Dethred]

I want to hump that engine bay! If they sell them I will get one. I wanna see this running asap!

PS, can we get some good shots of the turbo manifolds?

Also, How much has all this cost you? If you dyno it get a vid of the session and a shot of the screen on camera just in case anyone still isnt convinced. I want this done NOW

 

[sr79labrat]

You guys make me want to juice the goose! I want this done ASAP! My waste gate is rated at 5.8 psi but if I run 5-10k miles without problems then I will release the kit and turn the boost up to 8psi. We should be able to run 8 easily enough- that olds alero has the same comp. ratio as us and he ran 12psi w/ N2O. He spun the tires on the dyno! Not the same engine - just the same principle.....but it makes you think! So far......
100. flanges
798. t4oe turbo
300. intercooler
300. apexi gauges and blitz turbo timer-a great deal
1700. labor
458. waste gate and blow off valve
an fmu is also on the list
thats it soo far

 

[JTJohnny102]

:bowdown: i dunno what to say, amazing to see pics. im not sure how long forced induction has been discussed and bs running back and forth but i bow bown to you :bowdown: you're definately contributing a lot to this community that may have not yet to this day had faith in a project like this without you. hopefully a fully functional kit will be ready soon. i wanna make love to my car as much as i did to the pics posted on here.

 

[Plopper]

that is unbelievable. It is like a dream

 

[tnelson]

hey buddy, i would suggest that you look at a different radiator, that one is not going to be efficient with that much heat right behind it. even heat wrapped, its still going to kill your efficiency. i know a guy with a turbo civic who is dealing with that problem right now. i would look into a smaller radiator or maybe two smaller ones to put spread apart to leave a gap in the middle. just an idea, you are going to have to deal with that to keep it running.

 

[Reno5658]

Congratulations on the turbo setup. It's unbelievable! I hope everything goes well with this install. I will definately buy the kit when it's out asap. You have inspired me to jump back on this project. Funds are all there. I just had one question. How do you plan on running the downpipe, and what size would the piping be? Thanks!

 

[Sprung17]

I am curious about the turbo manifold/exhaust manifold. Is the turbo getting the exhaust from one side of the engine or is there another turbo on the other side or is there two pipes running around and entering into the turbo? I am amazed. Good job bro. If this works out I can finally jump on the band wagon with my friends and all their turboed cars.

 

[sr79labrat]

The down pipe will run straight down from the exhaust side of the turbo. It will go from 3inch to 2.5 then back to 3 to fit up to my exhaust. This is a temp. answer until I make a 3inch split to 2 2inch pipes then back to 3. THis is a problem because of heat and space. The exhaust manifolds are single pipes of smaLL diameter about the size of stock civic exhaust for higher speed air flow (larger pipes require more time to fill with air =spool time). I thought the would be header style with single pipe for each ex. port but they are not. Heat near the turbo will be a prob, but I will take out the fan that we removed and place it above the engine and make a hood mod. The fan will still have a thermostat though. I was thinking about the thinner radiator or just angeling it forward about 15deg or totally moving it 1-1.5 inches forward. The fan and hood idea appeal to me the most. Was that all of the questions? Thanks for the props it motivates me towards success.
Should be running this weekend!

Thanks As Always
Kyle

 

[sr79labrat]

Ohh yea, The manifolds are single pipes from each side that come forward then angel down to meet each other about 4inches lower than the height of where the pipes start. Then they turn up in to a 2-1 flange that feeds to the monsterous t4oe. mmmmmm beefy!

Just saw that one.

Laters Kyle

 

[joeman]

hey buddy, i would suggest that you look at a different radiator, that one is not going to be efficient with that much heat right behind it. even heat wrapped, its still going to kill your efficiency. i know a guy with a turbo civic who is dealing with that problem right now. i would look into a smaller radiator or maybe two smaller ones to put spread apart to leave a gap in the middle. just an idea, you are going to have to deal with that to keep it running.

I was thinking the same thing. That's alot of heat right by your rad, and your also blocking airflow to it.

 

[takemorepills]

Kyle, in two pics of your setup I see some problems...in this shot, your exh and turbo stuff is wayyy too close to the accessory drivebelts. Also, as others have said, the turbo is too close to the radiator...well, the radiator may be OK, but I worry about your drivebelts...

In this pic, your FMIC piping is routed in a very dangerous place...it should not be routed under the radiator support like that. It will get destroyed...and that may indicate that they are mounting your FMIC tooo low to the ground also, may stick out below the bumper.

I am just trying to add my $0.02, I too am working on a turbo project, using the same turbo...I hope yours goes well, but it seems like there are some serious compromises made by the installers. Big props to you for actually doing it!!