XS Turbokit for EK installation diary - Step by Step

Hi all,

I have a Honda EK hatch with a factory SOHC VTECH engine. Engine model D16Y6. I believe it is a NZ personal import.

Last month, I have decided to go down the turbo path and bought a XS turbokit from Kerim on this forum.

Here are the pics of what we have done so far.

And I will detail all the problems we have encountered to date.

1. Grouping the components and do some planning before installation. This is important as no instruction was included in the kit!

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2. Test the mounting of manifold and the XS T3/T4 turbo. There was no bolt included to join the turbo with the manifold!

And we found there is no pipe to join between the external waste gate and the exhaust system. Screamer pipe is highly illegal as the penalty is much worser than getting a defect notice.

I recommend using the factory exhaust gasket, the one from the kit will crack under high boost.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...i/DSC01113.jpg

3. Build the floating brackets to mount the intercooler. The intercooler which came with the kit was not suitable and had to buy a new cooler. Using the kit intercooler means cutting front bar and the cooler will block the radiator! I think I prefer having the front bar protection.

The cooler pipings require serious cutting to suit. Definitely not bolt on!

And also need to purchase new 90 degree rubber joiner reducer.

The BOV pipe is missing which means we shall have to weld a new adaptor later.

Lucky my friend Tim has the experience and can fix the problems as we encountered them.

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4. Modify the factory fuel rail to install the Sard fuel regulator

Tim suggests to use the factory fuel injectors and pump if it is only for low boost application.

Here is picture of him doing the mod

Trust me, I am very impress with his workmanship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...i/DSC01120.jpg

Done!

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I shall keep you all updated. See more in other pages. Please rate this thread if you think it is helpful.

looks like its gonna be a good build.

nice work so far

Awesome man! Everytime I see a d gettin' turboe'd it makes me wanna do it.If only I had money......Is it a D16y8?
And to answer your question in your signature.HELL YES! :)

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Originally Posted by beeza

Is it a D16y8?

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I think he has a D16Y5

hey wat size intercooler did you end up getting?

Just boosted my SOHC VTec man your going to love it :thumbsup:

love those hose clamps :thumbsup:
dam i can't wait to get mine done
interesting mani u got there
u gonna upgrade the turbo though?

nice job mate keep us updated!

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Originally Posted by kraiye

love those hose clamps :thumbsup:
dam i can't wait to get mine done
interesting mani u got there
u gonna upgrade the turbo though?

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We are currently doing an analysis of :

Ebay kit Vs Custom kit

We will continue using the kit components until they break and I will replace them. Exception to those bits that are obviously useless like the silly BOV and ridiculous oil lines!

Wanna laugh? Check these Sh^% out!!

Toy BOV?

Rubber oil return line?? They will bend and crumble under hot temperature.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...vti/IMG200.jpg

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If the XS turbo break then I will replace it with my spare Skyline factory T3 internal wastegate turbo and if the manifold crack then i will switch to a Cast iron item.

But for now let see what this $1150 kit can do hey. I will tell you how much i have spent at the end so you know which way to go yourself.

thats awesome mate
will be really good for many people to know just what NEEDS to be done for cheap turbo build and exactly how good these ebay kits can be
2x:thumbsup:

what management are you using?

[edit]how sexy do a fmic's look on an ek!!!!!!![/edit] ;)

top THREAD! =] will be looking foward to your next post!

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Originally Posted by RedVTi

We are currently doing an analysis of :

Ebay kit Vs Custom kit


Wanna laugh? Check these Sh^% out!!



Rubber oil return line??

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Yeah.... whats wrong with that?