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Jill

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In Topic: Swap Underway, Any Advice On Upgrades/parts?

30 August 2008 - 12:00 AM

QUOTE (rwdcrx @ Aug 27 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jill: If you do go NA I could get rid of that turbo set-up for you. laugh.gif If the other "guy" had it set up for turbo, then you would have to Un set it up for NA. I say use it if you got it! You could get T3 gasket kit cheap. That would stop the leaking. You need to find out what the "guy" did to the fuel system...EVERYTHING. How much boost are you planning? If you stay in the 5-6psi range, upgrades will be a lot cheaper. Go any higher and you open Pandora's Box! I've tuned turbo DSM's before I got my 1G, so I know a little bit about this. Applying turbo to 1g's, I dont know much.

Like I said.... IMHO I would run the turbo till it blows up (if it does) then rebuild it to be "the SuperTurbo Beast"!



<-----where is "somewhere" If you don't mind. I know/knew a lot of turbo "guys" in Colorado Springs.


I do have another garrett t3 turbo that I got with the car smile.gif I'm planning on running 5 psi of boost. What do I need to find out about the fuel system? I'm hoping to drop the engine this weekend so I can get half of my garage back. We'll see, the wiring harness inside and out has been a royal pain! Oh well, I have one car about 75% done with the removal of the harness, I'm not looking forward to the removal from the other car. But, what had to be done, has to be done! Suggestions on a good exhaust setup for the turbo?? It's all setup right now, but, the exhaust is running to the side of the car-drivers door-some custom crap. I'd like it to be loud, but, need to get the right setup with a catback on it as well. Actually, I live here in the Springs. If you know of anyone that you would recommend, let me know!

In Topic: Swap Underway, Any Advice On Upgrades/parts?

21 August 2008 - 11:25 AM

QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Aug 21 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Assuming that the previous owner did it "right" you should be able to look forward to years of happy motoring. Or, he has "pulled the pin" on the hand grenade and handed it to you.

Not to be harsh on a newb, but you do realize that slapping a turbo on an engine that was not designed to be turbo'ed is not a simple "bolt on?" The stock EW engine can handle about 5 psi of boost reasonably well but anything over that is stressing on parts that will find a way to leave their happy homes within the engine block.

Also, turbos have very challenging timing and fueling requirements that the stock fuel and ignition management systems can not really handle. That is why an upgrade to OBD1 is such a good idea.

We are here to help and support you.

Scott



Scott-
I really appreciate your input on this, and I am sorry I'm such a newb! I try my best to research and understand everything with this car which has turned into an obsession! tongue.gif

The guy with the turbo-he said he was pushing about 5 lbs and prior to putting the turbo on he rebuilt the bottom end of the engine and put on a new tranny. He upgraded the fuel management system and I was going to put in a new fuel pump and replace all the hoses on the car to "freshen it up." Perhaps I should just take the turbo off at this point? After I get it all in the other car I was going to take it down to get it professionally tuned. I'm still keeping my eye out for a d16, in fact I am going to go buy the whole fuel management system today from a guy with the ecu, all wiring harnesses, intake/exhaust mani's, the whole works! Everything but the engine, which I think would be easier to come by then the components I'm about to get! rolleyes.gif

I do sincerely appreciate your advice, I always read your's first on other peoples posts!! Domo Arigato! (Love the Japanese license plate, by the way!)

In Topic: Swap Underway, Any Advice On Upgrades/parts?

20 August 2008 - 10:32 PM

QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Aug 20 2008, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Uh, if you ask the question then maybe you should not be messing with turbos.

Do NOT buy a front sway bar, you ONLY need the rear sway bar.

And replace all of the bushings in the suspension!

Scott



Regarding the turbo, that was already set up and running on the 85 I bought. I'm just transferring all of it into the 87 because the 85 body is rusted thru. Should I assume that what the guy was running on the car probably did some damage? I'm just trying to understand it all.

I found a master bushing set for $75 bucks, it's being shipped overnight so I can get on with this project! Thanks for the websites, found some good stuff there! I have had my eye set on the carbon fiber hood from heel toe for months now! Beats replacing the nose panel!

Thanks!

In Topic: Swap Underway, Any Advice On Upgrades/parts?

20 August 2008 - 04:35 PM

QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Aug 20 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
RPR member MrDisibility (Marcus) has a great site Heel Toe.

You have not mentioned a rear sway bar, along with the bushing replacement, is about the best thing you can do for your suspension. Check Summit Racing for the Addco rear sway bar.

Are you sure you want to turbo this engine? You will want to upgrade to OBD1 enegine management to make it work well.

The front rotors, caliper and caliper bracket from the 86-89 Integra are a direct bolt on. You could swap in the rear disks from the same car, but it is a waste of time (heavier and no extra stopping power). The aluminum drums from the 85-87 CRX HF is the trick solution.

Buy cheap street tires for the street, buy real racing tires for racing.

Scott


Thanks for your input! I did want a rear sway bar as well, and I actually just found a set for about $300. It is all a matter of money and I am trying to prioritize things based on the amount I can throw at the project.

As for the turbo, it is already setup up on the 85 and I haven't pulled anything from that car yet to throw in the 87. Should I not pull the turbo as well? Should I just yank it off and throw on a cold air or short ram intake? Is there a writeup about it on here? What does the obd1 setup do for the turbo and how exactly does that work for this engine-I'm assuming a conversion harness? huh.gif

That part is now confusing me! Thanks for your response!

In Topic: My Crx, Time For Upgrade

20 August 2008 - 01:38 PM

Car looks amazing! How is your exhaust-does it burn clean and does it sound good? I'm looking at different setups for my rex and would like some advice! Do you live in CO? Some of the pics seem familiar, but, mountains are mountains I guess!

Thanks for sharing your images!

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