My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
10-02-2005, 08:50 PM
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My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
Hello, right now I have a 89 civic hatchback w/ a B18a1 swap. Motor is all stock, and compression read 205 accoss the board. I've always wanted a boosted car and now I have read up on it some what and have started to collect pieces for the turbo kit. I'm not looking for crazy #s, but more of just a quick daily driver(for now). So far I have aquired a 14b, and a conquest TSI FMIC. I plan on using this manifold http://www.stealthmodeperformance.co...ttubular.shtml. Now if I use this manifold and the 14b on the LS motor in my EF hatch is there going to be a clearance issue with the turbo and the radiator?? If so, I have heard of people using an EG radiator w/ some custom brackets, is this a bad idea?? Now I also plan on having the intercooler changed where the piping comes out the sides instead of the top. If I do this should I have the inlet side pipe on the IC a 2" and the outlet a 2.5", since I plan on running 2" from the turbo to the IC and 2.5 from the IC the the TB. ANd for the piping should I go for aluminum or mild steel?? I have a mig welder so I could weld the steel, but is there a big difference between the two?? Also what PSI is the 14b good too.
and the last questions what #s could i expect from my planned setup?:
B18a1
KRB tubular stlye manifold
14b turbo
3" DP, and 2.5" exhaust
Conqust intercooler(modified like above, w/ same IC piping sizes as above)
1g DSM bov
DSM injectors
Turboedit
Thanks for any advice
and the last questions what #s could i expect from my planned setup?:
B18a1
KRB tubular stlye manifold
14b turbo
3" DP, and 2.5" exhaust
Conqust intercooler(modified like above, w/ same IC piping sizes as above)
1g DSM bov
DSM injectors
Turboedit
Thanks for any advice
10-02-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
No problem at all using a half size radiator .. just hook the fan up to a switch and have it running depending on driving conditions -
ON for driving in traffic or around town
OFF for driving on highways etc
You'l find out what works best.
Aluminium for charge pipe works fine
ON for driving in traffic or around town
OFF for driving on highways etc
You'l find out what works best.
Aluminium for charge pipe works fine
10-03-2005, 01:59 AM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
A 14b is great. They flow right about 30lb/min which is great for that motor.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
10-03-2005, 08:26 AM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
Originally Posted by Koby
A 14b is great. They flow right about 30lb/min which is great for that motor.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
10-03-2005, 10:09 PM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
Originally Posted by mycrx
Originally Posted by Koby
A 14b is great. They flow right about 30lb/min which is great for that motor.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
10-03-2005, 10:47 PM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
Originally Posted by Ravage70
Originally Posted by mycrx
Originally Posted by Koby
A 14b is great. They flow right about 30lb/min which is great for that motor.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
You'll have a powerband that is huge on that motor. Guys often talk the talk of having 300whp with there t3/t4 but that 300hp is only for about 1,000rpm and is completely ------- useless.
10-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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Re: My first attempt at boost, got some questions(LS swap in EF)
14b on a stock LS should feel pretty good. With the right tuning should have the peppy boost responce of a factory boosted car. As far as the numbers go you may squeak 225~230whp out of it, around the 10~11psi range(stock obd-1+ map sensor limit). With gob's of torque...you'll definately be roasting tires.
