I need help with turbo system

SolidSnake2634 · #1 08-17-2005, 03:37 AM

I was making a turbocharger for my civic. and i was going to install the intercooler when i found out that i didn't have space for my stock radiator. so i ripped it out and now im wonering. If i have a intercooler, do i still need the radiator? thanks.

AMNES · #2 08-17-2005, 04:59 AM

Yep the radiator is responsible for cooling ure engine block. A IC cools down the air thats gonna go inside ure throttle to the engine. 2 different things. but in a model whats the difference? No1 will tell u that u dont have a radiator. The decision belongs 2 u

honda_racing101 · #3 08-17-2005, 12:06 PM

Retro fit that bitch.

ElRxBandito · #4 08-19-2005, 01:52 PM

Well, it's a Honda, so it has electric fans to help cool the radiator, so you can put it behind the motor, or just make a smaller one to fit behind the intercooler.

pre98zetec · #5 08-19-2005, 01:57 PM

all cars have fans to cool the radiator

SolidSnake2634 · #6 08-19-2005, 04:07 PM

does anyone know where to get the muscle machines or the import tuner cars?and does anyone know which specific model has an intercooler that i can take out? also, how do you make a TWIN TURBO system?

honda_racing101 · #7 08-19-2005, 07:29 PM

www.diecastmuscle.com might still have them.

ElRxBandito · #8 08-19-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

all cars have fans to cool the radiator

Yes but a Honda is a horizontally opposed motor, so the crankshaft can't power the fan. So it's electric.

ElRxBandito · #9 08-19-2005, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

does anyone know where to get the muscle machines or the import tuner cars?and does anyone know which specific model has an intercooler that i can take out? also, how do you make a TWIN TURBO system?

350Z, Silvia, and the NSX for sure have twin turbo systems, but I'd recommend not twin turboing a 4 cylinder, specially a horizontally opposed one, you'll find yourself running out of room REAL quick.

SolidSnake2634 · #10 08-19-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ElRxBandito

350Z, Silvia, and the NSX for sure have twin turbo systems, but I'd recommend not twin turboing a 4 cylinder, specially a horizontally opposed one, you'll find yourself running out of room REAL quick.

yeah. that's true. im already having trouble putting in my 1 turbo and intercooler. and the screws that held in the engine had to be taken off (1 out of 2 screws) so that i could custom bend a pipe from the headers to the turbo.

pre98zetec · #11 08-19-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ElRxBandito

Yes but a Honda is a horizontally opposed motor, so the crankshaft can't power the fan. So it's electric.

subarus are horizontally opposed, not honda..

you mean the motors are mounted ~ sideways, as are all FWD 4 cylinders.

90% of cars nowadays have electric fans.

ElRxBandito · #12 08-19-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

subarus are horizontally opposed, not honda..

you mean the motors are mounted ~ sideways, as are all FWD 4 cylinders.

90% of cars nowadays have electric fans.

Subarus arent mounted horizontal or vertical, they're boxer motors.
Mustangs and other V6-V8 cars have crank drivin fans.
FWD 4 cyl motors are horozontally opposed so the crank can't power the fan, so it's electric.
90% of cars nowadays are FWD.

pre98zetec · #13 08-20-2005, 07:32 AM

look up horizontally opposed:

http://www.subaru-global.com/about/awd/1200.html

ElRxBandito · #14 08-20-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

look up horizontally opposed:

http://www.subaru-global.com/about/awd/1200.html

Ah, good call on that one, I don't know too much about Boxer motors, thanks.

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