New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

I have a 96 civic dx 4 door. What engine is that exactly. i think I read d15b somewhere. is that right?

How much horsepower will a very basic homemade kit produce. I realize there are lots of variables, but what is reasonable with safe boost level on stock components of my car?

How is fuel mileage affected by adding a turbo?

What kind of 1/4 mile time are you looking at with a safe turbo for this motor. I have heard 14-15sec. Is that right?

Finally, what is a reasonable budget for a project. No frills, just thrills. How cheap can it be done safely? I dont race or anything just want some more punch in my sluggish dx for driving pleasure purposes. I would like to get around 150-175hp when it's done?

ANy help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

I have done a lot of reading. The problem is that the more you read sometime the more confused you can become. Too much varying info can be as bad as none at all. I was just hoping to maybe consolidate some experience and opinions of others to form my own. I have read so many rediculous quotes of cost, hp, speed, etc. that I dont know whats legit and what isnt. Not trying to pull the lazy route, just trying to get some straight answers.

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

post up yer engine model

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

Finally, what is a reasonable budget for a project. No frills, just thrills. How cheap can it be done safely? I dont race or anything just want some more punch in my sluggish dx for driving pleasure purposes. I would like to get around 150-175hp when it's done?

When building a HMT project, cost varies GREATLY. Sometimes you can get lucky and score free or near-free parts from DSM and WRX buddies. My personal advice is to wait for good deals. They ARE out there if you look hard enough. Get a shopping list together (research) and start looking around. Check junkyards, ebay, and classifieds on this and other boards.

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

I'm not sure of the engine model. It's a 96 civic dx sedan>> I think its a d15b.

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

Yes it's a d15b. If somebody knew the horsepower, gas mileage, 1/4 mile time, and budget it really wouldn't matter much would it? There are too many variables. The best thing you can do is keep reading and learning. Don't worry about the numbers. :)

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

Damn, you couldn't have researched too much if you don't even know what engine your car has in it. Come on........ :-\
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Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

I wasn't sure, but it only took me a few seconds to type in "96 civic dx specs" into google.

Re:New and Need answers to some basic turbo ?'s.
 

I wasn't sure either, but I didn't do any research just like him. ;D
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