any regrets with forced induction ?

[RA73DR]

Hi,
ive done all the bolt ons on my dc5r and had it tuned at 160atw. thinking of adding a supercharger kit to it which supposedly makes 240atw, its a rotrex set up.

Am in the dilemma of choosing to keep this n/a from factory car na or supercharge it, so i am wondering has anyone boosted thir dc5/k20 or honda and regretted it ?

[destrukshn]

No one ever regrets it. As long as you buy quaility parts and a good tuner/fitter.

[munster42]

I regret not doing it yet.

[bennjamin]

It seems all the k swaps are quickly sold from regret , no money or both.

But turboed hondas seem to keep for the long run.

[Webby_roller]

Been running a turbo honda for a year and a half now... the only regret I have is not doing it sooner....

[amant02]

Hows the fuel like guys?

Guessing for daily commute boost is rarely hit?

[Webby_roller]

Daily driven... fuel economy is same driving around town... Daily boosting happens... the more you boost, the more fuel you use... so if you have self control (which i struggle with) you will be fine with fuel (depending on tune...)

[grifty]

Regrets would be blowing the motor lol.

Just make sure you get a good tune and you'll be happy

[Lukezen27]

YES

I regret I selling mine!

[bennjamin]

YES

I regret I selling mine!

Time to do it again........

[Lukezen27]

Time to do it again........

I know benny I know!!

Up side is my new EG white the colour I always wanted :)

[bennjamin]

I know benny I know!!

Up side is my new EG white the colour I always wanted :)

Keep it forever man.

[EKVTIR-T]

white best colour in market

[Bigpauly2788]

I did a turbo on a k20, sold it the next week NA is best, turbo supercharge Honda's. FAIL > Just my opinion... Don't hate.

[Lukezen27]

I did a turbo on a k20, sold it the next week NA is best, turbo supercharge Honda's. FAIL > Just my opinion... Don't hate.

You can't make the statement without at lest giving us a reason?

[curtis265]

The only thing i don't like is the additional NVH from it

the engine makes noise, not a note

[Limbo]

my only regret was not getting a/c to work properly with the turbo.
It was fun while it lasted.

Also a turbo honda is alot cheaper to make/keep than other turbo cars

[RenzokukenJ]

Buy polo never look back

[b16at]

Some of the things I've seen over the years:

* not using a big enough turbo
t3 should be the absolute minimum size.

* not breathing out the pcv valve.
easy to forget , if not done the crank case gets enormous strain and ultimately can blow the engine.

* using FMU's.
stay away just run bigger injectors/fuel pump.

* silly one but not having lsd gearbox and 300hp + doesn't work.

Buy the best parts you can afford and probably the most important thing get a solid tune as cutting corners on ecu/tune/dyno is asking for tears...

[RenzokukenJ]

Some of the things I've seen over the years:

* not using a big enough turbo
t3 should be the absolute minimum size.

* not breathing out the pcv valve.
easy to forget , if not done the crank case gets enormous strain and ultimately can blow the engine.

* using FMU's.
stay away just run bigger injectors/fuel pump.

* silly one but not having lsd gearbox and 300hp + doesn't work.

Buy the best parts you can afford and probably the most important thing get a solid tune as cutting corners on ecu/tune/dyno is asking for tears...

i regret reading this post, it gave me cancer

[b16at]

Regret driving a Holden?

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vZiWM-yKmCI

[amant02]

Regret driving a Holden?

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vZiWM-yKmCI

He dont drive a holden.


I have no regrets going FI.

It has made me think that I has been wasting my dollars on vtec all these years.

[IEVAQ8]

FI is prob the most efficient and cost effective way with a Honda,
if done correctly and well thought out kit pieced together, u cant go wrong...

ohh, and prob pick, find a reliable and caring TUNER

[connorling]

Buy polo never look back

what about now?

[RenzokukenJ]

what about now?
Buy polo never look back

[Super-DA9]

Buy polo never look back

This 100%

I regret not having a polo sooner

[RenzokukenJ]

I regret not getting one brand new

[YeahByuddy]

german car only good first year, after time bomb.

[RenzokukenJ]

german car only good first year, after time bomb.
But only German cars in North Korea, dear leader will not like that