Vtec Engagement + Turbo

**RedVTi** · 12-10-2007 12:24 PM

Damn. I just bought a turbo kit from Kerim for my SOHC VTEC D16Y6 motor. I hope that I won't have to encounter the same problem. Should i buy the D16 forged pistons & conrods as well as the metal gaskets now before the kit installation?

**DLO01** · 12-10-2007 12:43 PM

Should I put on the black shirt and cream pants before I put my runners on?

Sorry, bit of an open question man.

You can do anything you wan't.

**RedVTi** · 12-10-2007 12:51 PM

Sorry. Just realised it is an open question, probably just thinking out loud.

**Limbo** · 13-10-2007 09:14 PM

You need the restricter as it can damage the turbo somehow. Can't rem why again.

If you need to raise your oil pressure have a look at the DIY SCREMA did a write up some time ago.

But try the restricter, it might fix the prob. Also i'd install a oil pressure guage it might help to diagnoise the prob. ALso check that your Vtec is working. There is something in the DIY also on how to check the soloid.

**tekung89** · 15-10-2007 08:42 PM

yeh u need a restrictor or else ur oil will overflow ur turbo lol. thats wat happen to me, and it jus went out the rear housing and flood/burns up in the downpipe

**BALIW** · 19-10-2007 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by kerim

i recently turboed my b16/b20 civic, currently untuned, but ever since its been turboed, vtec doesnt kick in, like i rev out to like 7k RPM but no vtec is engaged, is that normal or is it supposed to kick in, or is this just due to the fact that its untuned and will changed once tuned

thanks
kerim

Bro,

Vtec should engage if it was working last tym.

Nways get the car tuned and check the wiring and other tings that links with the Vtec. now when u get it tuned set the Vtec to kick in aroung 4500rpm. with boost u want the vtec to kick in early. Get the car tuned as u might hurt ur engine

**BALIW** · 19-10-2007 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by RedVTi

Damn. I just bought a turbo kit from Kerim for my SOHC VTEC D16Y6 motor. I hope that I won't have to encounter the same problem. Should i buy the D16 forged pistons & conrods as well as the metal gaskets now before the kit installation?

If ur planning to run more than 8psi with ur stock internals, well i suggest u do ur bottom end. Atleast by putting rods and pistons u can run more boost and u wont hurt the engine even if ur running stock head. Other things u should do before u put the kit is get a tunable ECU, maybe change the injectors and fuel pump to gain power. With that set up engine will be safe and should go well

**RedVTi** · 19-10-2007 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by BALIW

If ur planning to run more than 8psi with ur stock internals, well i suggest u do ur bottom end. Atleast by putting rods and pistons u can run more boost and u wont hurt the engine even if ur running stock head. Other things u should do before u put the kit is get a tunable ECU, maybe change the injectors and fuel pump to gain power. With that set up engine will be safe and should go well

The kit which i have bought from Kerim looks impressive. I am very happy with it.

I have also purchased Apexi AFC Neo, hi-flow cat and fuel regulator for this set up.

Will get it running first then proceed with the appropriate upgrade.

I will take pics for future posting. Thanks for the advise.

**Lukezen27** · 22-10-2007 10:37 PM

Anyone what jumpers to set to enable VTec on E-management?

I pic of which one would be great...

Thanks

**aimre** · 22-10-2007 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Lukezen27

Anyone what jumpers to set to enable VTec on E-management?

I pic of which one would be great...

Thanks

I did it for you....

**aimre** · 22-10-2007 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by BALIW

If ur planning to run more than 8psi with ur stock internals, well i suggest u do ur bottom end. Atleast by putting rods and pistons u can run more boost and u wont hurt the engine even if ur running stock head. Other things u should do before u put the kit is get a tunable ECU, maybe change the injectors and fuel pump to gain power. With that set up engine will be safe and should go well

its the power that will hurt ur rods (provided its tuned right) not the boost.

d16 can put down very decent number without being built