The original poster has a EK VTi, so I assume a SOHC VTEC engine.
There are plenty of turbo upgrade kits for this engine but you will need to budget more than $2000 to get it done. Minimum of $3000 for a decent reliable job.
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The original poster has a EK VTi, so I assume a SOHC VTEC engine.
There are plenty of turbo upgrade kits for this engine but you will need to budget more than $2000 to get it done. Minimum of $3000 for a decent reliable job.
the 96 EK VTI is a non-VTEC....im dead sure of it...done crap-loads of research into it.
vti is vtech sohc.
vtir is dohc
yes you will need to budget more then just the kit, vtech engines require some engine work
and a proper tuningif u dont wanna blow ur engine
Vti means its got VTEC doesnt it? Prolly SOHC tho if thats wat u mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ru$kI
My suggestions would be to start researching the different options as it is not something I would undertake lightly.
This quote suggests to me that you really need to search a bit harder. Turboing/supercharging is not like sticking a new gearknob on your car. There are lots of alternatives/lots of options/ways of building a turboed car and if you go about it in the wrong manner not only will you have wasted a lot of money but it might also be an expensive repair bill.Quote:
Originally Posted by xcwizit
to RUSKI: yes i am the same guy who made the thread regarding buying my car for a bargain. and yes my engine's a D16Y5..!! It is a SOHC.. and from wat i know it is VTEC but Single not Double.
to EVERYONE ELSE: I want to budget around $2k just for the turbo kit alone. i will spend extra 2 cater for the clutch, upgrading brakes and so on...
If i did get a turbo put on it, i wouldn't want to change my engine since it's only done 50,000 kms.
I don't want to do the works or as some people say "go the whole nine yards". I'm not that serious dudes!! :cool: . I just want a basic turbo and front mount intercooler.
Zdster EDIT: What you are suggesting is illegal. All racing should be undertaken on a track only!
I know a guy who owns a hyundai coupe with a turbo (i think a GTR turbo) and with a front mount intercooler running standard boost (6-7psi) with no other upgrades or modifications (besides exhaust) or engine convesions either!
And his car runs perfect and quik!!
Just a couple things wrong with this post:Quote:
Originally Posted by xcwizit
1) Seriously mate, 2k aint enough for any sorta decent turbo kit. Its just not feasible I'm afraid.
2) A turbo kit, DOESNT just involve an FMIC, turbo and BOV...not quite as simple as that. From your post about ya mates Hyundai, i'm gettin the impression that you still have quite a lot to learn about turbo kits before you actually put ur thoughts into practice.
3) Running some "c*unt on the rd" as you so put it, is illegal - and therefore should not be discussed on the forum! Keep such talks about "owning" some other civic driver to the track/drags discussions.
Oh and another thing...
Your EK, aint no Hyundai Coupe therefore u cant compare the two!
Stock for stock, the Coupe would out do the EK in every way possible, straight line and cornering! ;)
I think turbo kit is more reliable for civic.
You need at about 3k at least to spend.
Please try and post constructive posts. You are right, $2000 would not get you a very good setup, however turboing any naturally asperated car has to be undertaken with a deal of knowledge.Quote:
Originally Posted by kongfu
You cant say that any one car will be more reliable than another. This has to do with many things including, the strength of the motor (its internals such as pistons, rods, rings etc), what 'kit' or turbo parts are put on an engine, how the car is tuned etc etc etc. There is no 'easy' turbo from my understanding.
you could simply ask other OH members how much it set them back. theres a few here with vti turbo's
As Zdsters said before, comparing other cars and saying a bolt on kit works fine, is not comparable with your civic. Getting a decent turbo kit and fmic, custom manifold etc is giong to set you way more then 2k. Upgrading ur brakes clutch are essential hell even your ehaust.
The most essential part of turbo'ing your car is tuning it. If you want your engine to last then yyou gotta go get it tuned properly. This may set you abit back.
But hey if you wanna go turbo u gotta do it right!
for 2kish you mite aswell get a engine transplant, b16A would do fine i think. Turbo is like to compliated and cost alot, i was gona turbo my ek cxi too but it all adds up in the long run. The new manifold was like already 2k+ -.- civic + turbo = $$$ and a lot of it too