Turbo-ing my D16Y8

[fakename 10+ year member]

should i even bother because it has 121k miles? i want to do something to the motor to make it faster, but dont know what to do w/ 121k miles..

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[rick22 10+ year member]

definently not unless you are willing to spend the money to do it right which seems not likely. your best bet is to just do an engine swap or get a different car.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

i was told to do a leak and compression test, and if the results are what they are supposed to be, go for it

 

[DZNUTTS 10+ year member]

A leakdown and a compression test is a start. If it's not what its supposed to be all you need to do is change the piston rings, to stop blowby. If you plan on keeping the car for a while I would just do a engine swap to a B18. But a turbo is FUN to drive. If you do get a turbo kit make sure you got a good wastegate and the biggest intercooler you can afford. Just make sure you buckle up, cause a turbo charger causes the right foot to become extremely heavy.........

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

are turbo's universal fit?

 

[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

yeah

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

yeah

how the hell do you figure that? i mean i suppose you are sorta right but you can't drop a k27 diesel turbo on that engine and have any results. stick to something small like a t4 IMO don't go insane as you'll get lag and then need n20.

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

baad idea I say. If the rest of your engine isnt built to take a nice turbo upgrade...its probably gonna cost you a lot of money in the close run...since its already got 120K on it...which means the ****** probably does also.

as was suggested...if your gonna do it, do it right.

 

[Railrocker 10+ year member]

dont put a turbo on that engine start with something new and beefed up internally. If you want it to last. It will go fast for about a month if not.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

well i think ill just put a turbo on it, and then save up for internals, cuz i really want a turbo. by the time the motor blows if it does, ill have enough saved up for another, lol.

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

aight i have to ask...what is a D16Y8

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

its the stock motor that came on my 98 civic ex

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

ok...yyya, for that car, id say you want strong internals first...thats like getting....a DD 9515 and powering it with a Pyramid 2500 watt amp....kinda

I just know...depending on the boost your running with that...that you could EASILY damage your engine/car.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

ok...yyya, for that car, id say you want strong internals first...thats like getting....a DD 9515 and powering it with a Pyramid 2500 watt amp....kinda
I just know...depending on the boost your running with that...that you could EASILY damage your engine/car.

id run low low boost until i got internals.

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

well its your car...id go ask your local import shop if thats a good idea first though. or just give em a call...if they completely go against it then id say.....your car, do what you want. Its worth the call though.

what about your ******?? gotta replace that to then