1.5L dx Daily driver
 

I have a 94 1.5 sohc with 140k it's had all major service just want a little pep out of the turbo and maybe a few passes down the strip every now and then anybody have any suggestions on buildup if any and what series turbo/wastegate etc i need to fit my application need help don't know ---- about turbo. just want a little more juice not a dragger

Re:1.5L dx Daily driver
 

Despite of all the bad hype that I've heard lately about the IHI's, I would suggest you go with an IHI turbo.
You can either get an older one off a Subaru XT (IHI RHB5), or off a newer Mazda Mx-6, or Ford Probe GT ('89-92). These turbo's are pretty cheap, and from what I've seen they're usually in better condition than all of the AirResearch/Garret Turbo's.

The beauty of the IHI is that it spools up incredibly fast, and in my opinion it's a perfect setup for a smaller honda engine... I'm using one on my D16Z6, and it's got more than plenty of guts, although it's not really tuned to perfection yet.

What do other people think of this suggestion?

Re:1.5L dx Daily driver
 

thanks alot man !! do you think i can run this setup pretty effectively without an engine build because if i have to do that i am just going to swap it for a b16a, thanx again need some more help though like what kind of fuel management ecu and throttle body works best with the 1.5 dx want max power without detonation

Re:1.5L dx Daily driver
 

I am runnig an fmu 12:1 and its running ok

Re:1.5L dx Daily driver
 

I have a 68mm throttle body on my 1.5 and it works great. Also, I have a T3 super 60 and it works great also.

As for fuel management I would suggest Hondata as the best, and an AFC as second best. 450cc injectors and maybe a 255 pump.

Even if you deside to go with the B16 you will still need to have a sturdy setup for running boost even though the B16 is stronger. 140,000 miles is nothing for a D series. I have many thousand boosted miles on my 101,000+ mile motor. I drive my car like I stole it and never take it easy. Redline is my home and I like it there. If and when I blow this motor up I will most likely buy another D series and build it right. Cheap parts and great reliability.

Did I get off topic there or what? :P
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Thanx Dr. Boost i hope your precription works because i got boost fever and it ain't going away. lol Na but thanx man that will get me well on my way. what kind of waste gate are you using, what psi are you running to be able to push the ---- out of it like that and what does it dyno. also what intercooler are you running. Thanx again. I think i am going to get my turbo and manifold from www.ssautochrome.com they have a manifold/turbo/down pipe combo that will allow you to keep your a\c

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I am using an internal 5-6psi(I believe) and a Turboxs manual boost controller bumping it up to around 10 psi. I have a boostcoolers wannabe Spearco front mount.

Do not buy from that ebay seller. Check his feedback. His products are ---- and he is an ass. Those manifolds look great, but they don't fit right and if something is wrong you won't get any customer support from him. Just a bunch of insults and ----. Look around first.

OMG!!!???? :o :-X
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thanx alot man do you know where i can get chrome and polished stainless everything. Because my care is completely finished except for the engine bay. Shaved and molded everything nothing left 18's full air ride full wide body and aero kit's jdm tails Katzkin leather seats just need to trick the engine bay and she's done. i need to get some pictures up or people are going to think i am full of ----, so you are @ about 5-6 ps1 @ what 4500 rpm or 5,000 what do i need to keep the psi under with stock internals, and i think i want to go with greddyor apexi controller if one is compatible with my engine also where is aa good site to find the hondata ecu

Re:1.5L dx Daily driver
 

??5-6 psi? I hit that at about 3500. I'm at 10psi by about 4200 I think. It's been a while. :'(

You will need to take your car into a Hondata dealer to tune it. You can't just order it and install it. I'm not sure if they sell the full kit that you can tune with a laptop anymore. It's pretty expensive though. Go to www.Hondata.com and search for a tuner in your area.
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