Boost on D16Y5 ??? Need info

[civic98mi]

Ok, my car is a 98 civic hx, 5-speed, d16y5 sohc vtec-e I've already done the cliche things like body kit, coilovers, wheels, exhaust, intake, etc. etc. Now i'm looking for more power.

Problem is, a swap is near impossible (i live in muskeogn, michigan and hondas are rare and there really is no import scene whatsoever) My car stock has 115hp, so now i figure im at 125 tops (i, e). My question is, what can i do to increase my numbers on a somewhat low budget?

I was considering saving up for an EX turbo kit, but im not too sure. I know edelbrock just came out with one. But i've heard you can't turbocharge an HX, is this true? I know the catalytic converter is located inside the stock manifold, but wouldn't it still work to do a turbo or header as long as i buy a manifold with secondary o2 sensor?

Also, would other bolt-ons for an EX work with my car (fuel rail, intake manifold, ignition, throttle body, etc.) I know anythign related with cams is out of the question since my car has a whacked version of vtec with a really weird rocker arm setup. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

[91CRXHF]

ok the edelbrok kit should bolt up to your car since they are both d series motors you may ave to do some adjusting also have you looked into just changing your head?...and go to a Y8 head? is it posible im not too familiar with your modle but that may make the difference there and you could get the stock ECU out of a junkyard EX. if it would fit. also a drag kit should botl on to but you would need some fabrications. or have you looked at FMAX....or Rev Hard they also have kits available for hondas and acuras.

[civic98mi]

Originally Posted by 91CRXHF

ok the edelbrok kit should bolt up to your car since they are both d series motors you may ave to do some adjusting also have you looked into just changing your head?...and go to a Y8 head? is it posible im not too familiar with your modle but that may make the difference there and you could get the stock ECU out of a junkyard EX. if it would fit. also a drag kit should botl on to but you would need some fabrications. or have you looked at FMAX....or Rev Hard they also have kits available for hondas and acuras.

yeah i've read that the only difference between the 2 motors is the head and ecu, and exhaust. So i'm guessing the only thing i'll need to fabricate is probably the manifold and downpipe? I haven't heard of fmax or revhard, but i'll look into it. Thanks 91CRXHF

[BLU CIVIC]

www.turbod16.com

[civic98mi]

Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC

www.turbod16.com

Thanks for the url, i'll check it out.