Dx Lx Ex????

Honda4Life86 · 07-13-2005, 12:26 AM

A couple Q`s for you guys. First I got a 2001 civic sedan and I wanna turbo it, but I dunno what kind of engine i have is it a B17 or 18?? I dont even know what model it is either its just plain, no power or anything not even an RPM gauge. And Would it be safe to turbo my stock engine, would it be too much for it even if i just ran 6-8 pounds of boost? and would i have to do anything like fule injectors or anything?

Ace$nyper · 07-13-2005, 12:57 AM

its a D motor a d17 at that.

it could hold lil boost. id say your car is a VP aka base.

swap a K motor in you'd be alot happier

BrodyP · 07-13-2005, 11:29 AM

You need to do some research I think. Seems to me like you have no idea what kind of car you have, but you want a turbo for it? Turbo application will run you 5k swap application will run up upwards of 10k. Turboing a non EX model is pointless in all areas. Get yourself a bottle instead.

Ace$nyper · 07-13-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BrodyP

Get yourself a bottle instead.

cars that bad you think he should just start drinking ?

BrodyP · 07-13-2005, 11:56 AM

^^ Ahhh ya got me haha I'm such a bad influence

Honda4Life86 · 07-13-2005, 07:37 PM

You need to do some research I think. Seems to me like you have no idea what kind of car you have, but you want a turbo for it? Turbo application will run you 5k swap application will run up upwards of 10k. Turboing a non EX model is pointless in all areas. Get yourself a bottle instead.

I know what kind of car it is but i couldnt find out if it was a dx or ex or w/e, Yah i dont knwo much about cars but im sick of these kids driving around in their mommy and daddys cars, racing me then beating me these civics dont have much for balls well mine anyway. So i though i`d slam a turbo in it. that`ll get the job done plus they sound wickid too.
Thanx for your replys though guys.

BrodyP · 07-14-2005, 10:36 AM

With our cars 01-05 there is no wicked sound I'm sorry to say the blow off is so Sooooo low on our cars cause we are not pushing much boost at all 5-6..Your WHP will be very low 160-170 on an EX with quit a few mods..170's being very very high pushing a large amount of boost. This will in turn lead to the blowing of your engine very quick. Your torque will not increase significantly at all, much lower the your WHP. Honestly dude it will be a waste of money. Save up and purchase a new car that is more mod friendly.

Honda4Life86 · 07-14-2005, 02:23 PM

maby man but i just baught it. I dunno maby ill just put a new engine in it. The dealer at honda though it would be a good idea to turbo it though. So u seriously think it woudl be a total waist of money though?

Ace$nyper · 07-14-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Honda4Life86

maby man but i just baught it. I dunno maby ill just put a new engine in it. The dealer at honda though it would be a good idea to turbo it though. So u seriously think it woudl be a total waist of money though?

LOL
he just wants to skip out warrenty i bet.

K swap will be alot but set you up to get some power

BrodyP · 07-14-2005, 03:21 PM

Total waste of money..If you swap this engine keep us updated cause its a pain in the ass!!

sivic02 · 07-14-2005, 04:27 PM

This poor guy. They are right about the turbo, its not gonna be worth it. A k swap is going to be so expensive, especially since I dont think this guy will be doing it himself. Hell the swap with the cost of installation will probably cost you more than you paid for the car. I say load that mother up with some nitrous! Either that or (since Im not a d series guru) how about the ex head swap and some nitrous?

BrodyP · 07-14-2005, 05:27 PM

Here is your swap list of things you need

K20A/2 or K20A3 (from Civic Si) Engine With:
AC compressor
alternator
P/S pump or idler pulley (from Civic Si)
wiring harness
exhaust manifold and catalytic converter
ECU
Transmission and starter
intermediate shaft
Axles from either 02 Civic Si or 94 up Integra GSR (we used 02 RSX with RSX knuckles and hubs)
RSX or 02 Civic Si subframe
Hasport ESK1 bolt in mount kit (as of this time the kit will not work with the K24)
Hasport ESKWH conversion wiring harness
RSX shifter assembly and cables
02 Civic Si radiator and fans (although the RSX will fit with some trimming around the radiator cap opening in the grill)
02 Civic Si upper and lower radiator hoses (RSX are longer and may kink)
RSX throttle cable
RSX fuel line, brake booster line and purge line
RSX AC line from compressor to condensor
RSX clutch lines from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder
Custom AC line from compressor to evaporator (Hasport should have one available by April)
90 Accord negative battery cable

If you want powersteering:

RSX high pressure powersteering hose and return line
92 Civic P/S resevoir w/ bracket and a section of hydraulic hose to go from the pump to the resevoir

Yea get a bottle if your not heavily into cars and the mechanics behind them.....

Honda4Life86 · 07-15-2005, 08:45 PM

Wow thats a big list, wont the rsx type s engine fit in my car? So this is what the guy at honda told me, he said to turbo it it woudl be a good idea but i have to get oil changes and stuff liek that in 1/4 the time normal. these forum things r sweet u guys r helpful and knwo your stuff. you should come and swat my engine for me

sivic02 · 07-16-2005, 03:51 PM

You shouldnt need to change your oil that often....i wouldnt think anyway. Im not a turbo guru so dont take my word for gold. But yes the type s engine will fit in your car, that long list brody posted was what is needed to make it fit and work. Ill drop it in for ya, if you got the time and money to ship it down to GA i got the garage

BrodyP · 07-17-2005, 04:02 PM

^^ Whats up Sivic you need a hand on that engine drop I'm sure Ace will help out 2 he needs to break in his swapped engine so I'll have him drive lmao.

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