b18 turbo?? need some opinions please

**Goku** · 08-09-2012 12:54 AM

hey guys, im just after some opinions here. ive heard plenty about a turbo fwd car and how they are hard to control unless u get used to them. im still on my p's atm but once i get my full license next year, im thinking about turboing my dc4. what do u guys think about that? is that a big mistake or what?? im not really going to take my car up to the tracks or taking it to a drag strip. im just really interested in this. i just want a bit more power. im thinking of keeping my car for a fair long time. so i dont think selling it and buying another car is really an option. plus i love my car atm too much to sell it anyways. the motor in my car is farily healthy atm. just did a whole lot of servicing and repairs a few weeks ago so im not really keen on an engine swap to a b18c. (cause i mentioned i want more power earlier). does anyone here have any experiences with a fwd turbo car? and how does it feel etc? will i just blow away my money?? cheers.

**GU357** · 08-09-2012 01:15 AM

your car do what you want.

But if you do, make sure you have a limited slip diff, and the essentials for a high power FWD car.
its not as if its going to be the first turbo FWD car in the world or anything

**4p1ay** · 08-09-2012 04:58 AM

If ur thinking long term and would prefer to keep the engine, u would have to make sure the engine will be able to support the turbo.. standard internals will be fine short term but won't last I guess is what I'm saying...

I'm guessing it's going to be a daily?

As above it's not the first fwd turbo car or anything... I love mine and yes u will have to get used to it but it's like anything new really..

If ur not going to hit the drags or tracking it I don't think handling side of things will effect u that much... Though I would suggest bigger brakes to make sure u can stop with the increase in power... Most engineers would require you upgrade this to pass anyway

**mooshie** · 08-09-2012 04:32 PM

A simple turbo setup will still run you a fair amount of money and be prepared for ongoing costs in excess of what you would spend on a standard NA car. There are many posts on here already so I won't get the whole 'how much' argument started again...

With regard to power, it doesn't take long to get used to it- and then you want more!

**GU357** · 08-09-2012 10:06 PM

yeh that is a good point, buying the turbo + install isnt the end of it.
theres the replacement of internal parts, new rods, pistons and so forth. + Tune (probably 5 of these) + New ECU down the track.
+ the servicing cost.
then if anything goes wrong omg.

but nothing is impossible if u want to spend the cash and make the beastiest dc4 go for it.

**Goku** · 09-09-2012 12:41 AM

thanks guys. im not actually going to go crazy with the mods on it. like i just want a simple/basic turbo setup. nothing crazy really. i would buy a different car thats already turboed like a s14 or s15, skyline etc. but i guess they are a bit too common on the streets and i sorta want to be different and also because i love the dc2/4's. so im guessing an engine swap is obivously cheaper and less hassle in a way. but in terms of power gains will it be a lot of difference. say just a simple basic tubro kit compared to a b18c? sorry im not really mechanically minded and im still learning here. be patient with me please.

**FAITHLESS** · 09-09-2012 01:40 AM

Turbo will yield more power than swap. You could pretty easily get a b18c head for your b18b and you'd get some decent power for low cost. Also much less effort involved than an engine swap.

**eLtrix** · 09-09-2012 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Goku

thanks guys. im not actually going to go crazy with the mods on it. like i just want a simple/basic turbo setup. nothing crazy really. i would buy a different car thats already turboed like a s14 or s15, skyline etc. but i guess they are a bit too common on the streets and i sorta want to be different and also because i love the dc2/4's. so im guessing an engine swap is obivously cheaper and less hassle in a way. but in terms of power gains will it be a lot of difference. say just a simple basic tubro kit compared to a b18c? sorry im not really mechanically minded and im still learning here. be patient with me please.

Like Faithless stated above, a swap would cost you more and give you less power compared to a turbo straight up. Unless you of course do a swap then turbo the swap that's a different story. But if that's not the case and you want a instant gain in power, id just put in a turbo. Not sure about your laws or if you are on your P's like i am so be careful with turbo as it may be illegal like it is here in VIC.

**Indie** · 09-09-2012 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Goku

thanks guys. im not actually going to go crazy with the mods on it. like i just want a simple/basic turbo setup. nothing crazy really. i would buy a different car thats already turboed like a s14 or s15, skyline etc. but i guess they are a bit too common on the streets and i sorta want to be different and also because i love the dc2/4's. so im guessing an engine swap is obivously cheaper and less hassle in a way. but in terms of power gains will it be a lot of difference. say just a simple basic tubro kit compared to a b18c? sorry im not really mechanically minded and im still learning here. be patient with me please.

Integras are more common than Silvias.

**curtis265** · 09-09-2012 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Indie

Integras are more common than Silvias.

Slivias are more common than all hondas combined in my neck of the woods.

**amant02** · 09-09-2012 02:08 PM

I would save and sell and buy up a factory turbo.

CHEAP, POWER and RELIABILITY

You can only pick any two of them three at once. Think about your options. Everyone loves their cars but there is a bigger better world out there.

**eLtrix** · 09-09-2012 02:21 PM

In the end it really depends on your wallet and preference.

If you want the cheaper option, stick the turbo in your current engine. Its the cheapest and fastest option you have for instant power gain.

If you want the more expensive option, do an engine swap (which engine i dont know, im still new to this) im assuming something with good compression rates, then turbo that. This will cost you significantly a lot more due to the cost of the new engine and mainly labour. Getting your old engine out and then new one in. And then the turbo.

If I were you, I'd just build a turbo kit and put it in.

Originally Posted by curtis265

Slivias are more common than all hondas combined in my neck of the woods.

you still see more Integras than Silvia though. at least where i live... S.E Burbs