[GlobalKiller]

I have a 97 DX auto. Im thinking of turboing. I know it's an auto....but I NEED MORE SPEED!!!!!! What kind of pre-turbo work do I need to consider if there is any? I have a SOHC non-vtec. I'm also considering an auto to manny conversion. Should I have this done first? Please Help? All advice and opinions welcome.

 

[sweet]

to seriously turbo you should rebuild the internals and get a nice turbo which = lots of $$ for a DX. this is not really a good idea.
for the amount of the block/head parts and the turbo kit you could have nice B series motor under the hood with bolt-ons and then maybe F/I it later.

the amount of power you'd make with a reasonably boosted D15 wouldn't equal much more than an all-motor B18C1, if even the same.

just my 2 cents.

 

[GlobalKiller]

Thanks for info...Do you think the tranny conversion is worth it? B series motors aren't comaptible with auto tranny's so I would probable have to...or are they? It would probably be cheaper to get the engine and conversion done at the same time wouldn't it?

 

[2NR]

Um he has a 1997 Honda Civic DX. That's a 1.6L not a 1.5L hence it would be a D16 not D15.

I say turbo that sucker. Drag Competition Turbo Kit only costs $2,500 I think. However I don't know what exactly you need to have done to the engine before you have the Turbo Kit installed.

Stock Honda Civic DX: 106hp

I would estimate you'd be running almost 250hp with the Drag Competition Turbo Kit. Which is a hell of alot of horsepower, but you'll be pushing out alot more torque so it's all good. Note this is only my estimated guess.

 

[RichyRichaPC]

the auto to tranny conversion really doesn't work to well in the long run, to much work, for that trade it/sell it for a manual dx, I have a manual dx

 

[2NR]

DRAG Gen 2 Turbo Kit 1992-2000 Honda Civic SOHC: $2,699.95

"This an Importparts.com exclusive promotion. You've wanted more power. Now you can have up to 100 more horsepower from this explosive bolt-on turbo kit. "

This is the exact Turbo Kit I was looking at earlier this summer. I own a 1999 Honda Civic DX, and want to keep my D16 engine as well.

 

[PurpleHaze]

This is the exact Turbo Kit I was looking at earlier this summer. I own a 1999 Honda Civic DX, and want to keep my D16 engine as well.

2NR is that YOUR hatch in your sign cause if so thats a nice looking hatch, do you have any bigger pics so i can save it into a folder i have with all ek hatches.

 

[Juggles]

I'd suggest upgrading the engine instead. Depending on what you get, you could have the same power with a NA engine for about the same price.

 

[bogard]

just buy an ex engine which are pretty cheap to begin with and work off of that. its to much work to change it to manual transmisson its not worth the work!

 

[redfox]

Thanks for info...Do you think the tranny conversion is worth it? B series motors aren't comaptible with auto tranny's so I would probable have to...or are they? It would probably be cheaper to get the engine and conversion done at the same time wouldn't it?

With turbo, you will max out at about 250 whp with a SOHC stock engine, running quite rich of course to prevent detonation. Because the amount of torque you are generating (over 200 pounds) equals a V6, you will be OK with the transmission. However, because the transmission will be working extra hard, you may consider adding an transmission oil cooler or look up what Level 10 has to offer. Remeber, worlds fastest dragsters are autos.

If the above will not be satisfactory, then get a new engine. N/A build will ALWAYS cost more than turbo builds for the same result, unlike what others are suggesting.

For turbo kits, try Greddy, RevHard or F-MAX, all three makes awsome turbos for SOHC engines, Greddy is the most reliable, but has the least potential, it's only a stage I. RevHArd and F-MAX both make stage IIs, able to run about 20 psi, giving you about 300 whp (provided you build your engine). Pretty good eh? STick with the SOHC and turbo it.

 

[2NR]

PurpleHaze: Nope. I wish this was my EK. Mine is stock as of right now. The one in my signature image is a guy my friends, and I know from here. It's really really nice, and really fast. So far it's my favorite EK Hatchback that I've seen period.

It's for sale, and he posted an ad for it on JDMHondaparts.com. Lots of pictures of the exterior, interior, engine, and a list of his modifications.

 

[PurpleHaze]

PurpleHaze: Nope. I wish this was my EK. Mine is stock as of right now. The one in my signature image is a guy my friends, and I know from here. It's really really nice, and really fast. So far it's my favorite EK Hatchback that I've seen period.

It's for sale, and he posted an ad for it on JDMHondaparts.com. Lots of pictures of the exterior, interior, engine, and a list of his modifications.

well my ek is stock too but i'm going to get working on all the things i've bought for it because its now warmer outside.

 

[RichyRichaPC]

http://jdmhondaparts.com/autos/dave.ek/pages/dave.ek_12a.htm


http://jdmhondaparts.com/autos/dave.ek/pages/dave.ek_03a.htm

there it is, looks better n that picture that he has in the tag

 

[sweet]

yeah i forgot what year you stated and was thinking of 5G.
but you have the 6G with that huge increase of 4 HP, over the D15 with 102 HP.

what kind of psi do you plan on running?

in order to get 250whp you'd need to run lots of boost, 1 bar
being about 190-210whp. around 1 bar (14.7 psi) the cylinder walls usually start to move from the F/I (especially on the weaker D series motors) so at 18-22 psi you're lookin at extensive tuning, race gas, very strong internals w/resleeving and possibly more turbo lag if running a big turbo (depends on type).
along with the cost of the kit to start and then all the extras, engine management, tuning/dyno time etc. it'll cost a bunch.

a rebuilt B series to handle boost would be a good base and all-motor it would be quick to start so you could drive it N/A for a bit. and then slap on F/I, N2O Turbo or SC, and you'll see much more power running lower boost which=longer living motor and less stress on the internals. B18B's and B16A's aren't that expensive to get and provide more performance and stronger parts to start with more HP/torque.

 

[civperc]

stay SOHC and turbo it with around 5-7 psi. if you build up your internals some more, then you can up the boost a few psi.

 

[trentdx]

the auto to tranny conversion really doesn't work to well in the long run, to much work, for that trade it/sell it for a manual dx, I have a manual dx

WTF are you talking about???? by the time you sell and locate a car, have your friends cart yer ass around for a month, pay them gas money your not saving any money, it might be a pain in the ass, (i have converted my car auto to manual, so this is from experince) but if you already have a car that you like, it's worth it, and what's this shit about the long run??? u don't have a clue what the hell your talking about

 

[sweet]

the auto to tranny conversion really doesn't work to well in the long run, to much work, for that trade it/sell it for a manual dx, I have a manual dx

SO GAY!!!

i wish i had a manual DX and could photoshop it like that!

 

[oneupster]

Drag kit and you will get 150-170 to the ground stock. Depends on how good the tuning. To get 200 to the ground, your talking 10-12 Psi, maybe even more. And, watch how long that engine lasts with that kind of boost without internals..... Thats my .02.

 

[redfox]

Drag kit and you will get 150-170 to the ground stock. Depends on how good the tuning. To get 200 to the ground, your talking 10-12 Psi, maybe even more. And, watch how long that engine lasts with that kind of boost without internals..... Thats my .02.

Close, at 10 psi, with lowered compression via pistons or head gasket will give you about 200 whp intercooled. Safe? Well, yeah, exellent engine oil, changed often, lower temp sparks, and respect the engine, it'll be safe.

 

[oneupster]

Close, at 10 psi, with lowered compression via pistons or head gasket will give you about 200 whp intercooled. Safe? Well, yeah, exellent engine oil, changed often, lower temp sparks, and respect the engine, it'll be safe.

Please notice that I said with stock internals. Pistons dont count as stock internals. It will run with 10, but not for that long. I know this from experience:

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/oneupste...om/bc/oneupster/lst?.dir=/Car&.src=ph&.view=t