Hello, I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX. Which obviously comes with d16y7, non-vtec. I'm really wanting to go boost, since that's basically what you have to do performance wise with a d-series. I've been reading about "mini-me swaps" and "custom turbo kit for under 1,000." I'm keeping my engine, i dont want to swap it out like everyone else. so im asking you guys for help. please dont link me to another thread, some threads are simply confusing.
Okay im interested in both fields. For the mini-swap what do i need from a d16y8 engine? My friend has recently engine swapped out his d16y8, and he'll sell me what i need. d16y8 head, b series throttle body?, d16y8 manifold? I've read forums about people getting d16y8 manifolds and what not, is that needed or not since i would be turboing? so basically, what do i need from a d16y8 swap if im going to turbo, cut out all the other unnecassary junk. If i decide to go with a mini-swap how hard is v-tec to wire? how much does it usually run?
Okay i've heard people saying building or parting a custom turbo kit, for under 1,000. Okay where do i start first, ive heard about putting my car through certain tests to see if it can handle boost. I will eventually build internals, but i might just do internals first. so recommendations, links? your setup, pros and cons, any problems you've runned into. d16y7 or mini-swap. What do i need for a basic turbo kit? no intake since intercooler replaces it, no headers, since blah blah. right? do i have to weld the intercooler to my bumper re-inforcement or whatever. whats a good turbo for d-series, i dont want turbo lag, but i dont want a decent turbo, i want top-notch. i wanna do everything right the first time around. -thanks in advanced!
Okay im interested in both fields. For the mini-swap what do i need from a d16y8 engine? My friend has recently engine swapped out his d16y8, and he'll sell me what i need. d16y8 head, b series throttle body?, d16y8 manifold? I've read forums about people getting d16y8 manifolds and what not, is that needed or not since i would be turboing? so basically, what do i need from a d16y8 swap if im going to turbo, cut out all the other unnecassary junk. If i decide to go with a mini-swap how hard is v-tec to wire? how much does it usually run?
Okay i've heard people saying building or parting a custom turbo kit, for under 1,000. Okay where do i start first, ive heard about putting my car through certain tests to see if it can handle boost. I will eventually build internals, but i might just do internals first. so recommendations, links? your setup, pros and cons, any problems you've runned into. d16y7 or mini-swap. What do i need for a basic turbo kit? no intake since intercooler replaces it, no headers, since blah blah. right? do i have to weld the intercooler to my bumper re-inforcement or whatever. whats a good turbo for d-series, i dont want turbo lag, but i dont want a decent turbo, i want top-notch. i wanna do everything right the first time around. -thanks in advanced!