pics of my new turbo project!
 

well as some of you know i purchased a 88 Civic LX 4dr...its slow as ---- even with the MPFI swap (Z6 intake manifold and LS throttle body, 450cc injectors...turboedit2.0 :-*). so this [and every?] car needs a turbo bad.

i also happened to pick up a D16Z6 SOHC VTEC motor for great deal so i will be throwing that in too along with a ACT XTSS i scored 'slightly' used (also a good deal) a 91 tranny and flywheel so match the clutch (88 trannies are different, and grinds 3rd slightly)...

and the other day i picked up a new welder ;D so this project is on a roll!

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/civic1.JPG
the victom...

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/mani3.JPG
my manifold...i stole this from my buddy that put his header (that we took off his car when we turboed it, he has 2 EF's and a CRX) on his wifes Std. HB ;)

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/mani2.JPG
http://www.newbieforces.com/files/mani4.JPG
whats an adapter plate? :P me + welder = maybe not such a good idea ::)

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/Z6.JPG
nice pic of the D16Z6 with the turbo/manifold mounted into position

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/lotsofroom.JPG

yes as you may have noticed the turbo is not sitting parellel with the block...why you ask? the big ass comressor and the wastegate wont clear the block unless i did this and i still fucked up, notice the WG isnt mounted ::) but i will be modifing the WG mounting so it slides in towards the turbo a hair more and it will clear, i hope :-\

http://www.newbieforces.com/files/act.JPG
oh and my ACT clutch too...they always seem to take the punishment i give them :)


anyway as you can see im not completely finished, but i will be keeping you updated...

oh and here is the setup as it sits at the moment:
88 Civic 4dr
94 D16Z6
custom HF manifold ;)
Garrett T3 turbo 60/63
2.5inch downpipe (kinda)
1st gen DSM BOV
450cc injectors
TURBOEDIT 2.0 (engine management, PS9 ECU) :-*
ACT XTSS clutch
91 LX/DX tranny and flywheel
LS throttle body

Re:pics of my new turbo project!
 

good stuff man...ive been wanting to get one of those ef 4 doors. i think those are so ------- dope..good luck with it. i want to see that ---- run.. when is your expected date of completion???

Re:pics of my new turbo project!
 

well i have all the hard parts i think, all i really need to do is finish the downpipe and get a big ass resinator for the exhaust (not really going to run an exhaust), oh i need to do the timing belt and water pump and get an engine hoist... oh some TE2 VTEC/boost code would be nice, dont think they are finished with that...also fighting back the idea of just putting the turbo on the D15 first...

Re:pics of my new turbo project!
 

Nice project. I recently aquired a new sedan myself. It's an Accord though. :-\ It WILL NOT be getting a turbo or any special treatment. I'm fixing it and it's gone.

I would have rather had the Civic sedan. :(
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Re:pics of my new turbo project!
 

That will defintely be a sleeper lol. :-X