Well, those of you who have been following my posts have seen that I have ordered my B16/SirII motor and that I was very excited about it. Well after several phone calls and problems with my money market accounts and with financial problems and just too much indeciveness on my part I have lost out on my motor. And after consulting with my friends, fellow car enthusiasts, and just picking my brain I have realized that what I think I should really do is put a Turbo on my D16. There were several factors that came to play. One is the fact that it would be a long time before I could ever afford to put a turbo on the b16 and I really am quite a turbo buff. (I've owned a Mr2 and my little sister just got a GST, not to mention all my friends.) Another factor is the "ooh" factor. I don't really show that much but you have to admit that it is alot more impressive to pop the hood and see the intercooler and turbo sitting there than just a Dual Overhead cam motor, not to mention hearing the whistle of the BOV on the road. And yet another factor is the lact of Single Overhead Cam motors at the track. Not to mention fast ones. I don't know how it is everywhere else, but a decent SOHC Honda making passes consistently is a rarity. (Without using Nitrous.) I understand that of course w/ just a turbo upgrade I won't quite be as fast as some b16's or 18's but I can always keep building it up. Here's what I just ordered as of yesterday. I shouild have it in by Thursday this week, and me and my shop Evolution Motorsports will be installing it, probably Friday through Sunday, or however long it takes.
1. Greddy Turbo Kit
includes Cast Mani, FCU, Air Intake, piping, hoses, oil lines and misc. hardware.
2. Greddy BOV
3. Greddy Intercooler Type 24, The BIG One!
4. Venom 310cc Injectors
5. Autometer Dual Gauge Pod (Pillar)
6. Autometer Boost Gauge
7. Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
8. HKS EZ EVC Boost Controller
9. ACT Clutch w/ Pressure Plate
10. B&M Shortshifter
And I do feel that this is it. I may have forgotten something. But I don't think that I did.
So, do you guys think that this was a good idea. This is a definate now so I really can't back out. I'll have the kit soon so it's just a matter of waiting. I did read how alot of people were unhappy with the inconsistency of their Turbo kit. I also noticed that those were the people w/ the lack of intercooler. I hope that the extra money that I dropped on the intercooler will help me out with the overall quality of the kit. Any other suggestions on what I should buy and so on would be greatly appreciated. Also I plan on buying my VTEC controller in about a month or two, probably when I can get some access to a Dyno so that I can get it tuned properly. Well I look foward to hearing some responses and I thank all of you who were helping me out with all the questions I had about the swap. Thanks again everyone.
Corey Tipton
1. Greddy Turbo Kit
includes Cast Mani, FCU, Air Intake, piping, hoses, oil lines and misc. hardware.
2. Greddy BOV
3. Greddy Intercooler Type 24, The BIG One!
4. Venom 310cc Injectors
5. Autometer Dual Gauge Pod (Pillar)
6. Autometer Boost Gauge
7. Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
8. HKS EZ EVC Boost Controller
9. ACT Clutch w/ Pressure Plate
10. B&M Shortshifter
And I do feel that this is it. I may have forgotten something. But I don't think that I did.
So, do you guys think that this was a good idea. This is a definate now so I really can't back out. I'll have the kit soon so it's just a matter of waiting. I did read how alot of people were unhappy with the inconsistency of their Turbo kit. I also noticed that those were the people w/ the lack of intercooler. I hope that the extra money that I dropped on the intercooler will help me out with the overall quality of the kit. Any other suggestions on what I should buy and so on would be greatly appreciated. Also I plan on buying my VTEC controller in about a month or two, probably when I can get some access to a Dyno so that I can get it tuned properly. Well I look foward to hearing some responses and I thank all of you who were helping me out with all the questions I had about the swap. Thanks again everyone.
Corey Tipton