idiot-stick

My wife is entertaining the idea of letting me boost her 2001 CR-V (4WD, Automatic). I'm going for a low-power minimalist setup.

The car is mint so I would get a PS/AC compatible B series manifold and probably just a T-25 (or even smaller) turbo. She just wants more low-end torque, not a speed demon.

Because I'm going for a minimal amount of parts, I'm considering using an FMU and Walbro 190HP, colder plugs and a sidemount. Do you think timing control (a 'la BTM) is worth considering or would it be overkill or would running a high-rate FPR be good enough at supressing detonation? Of course we'd be running 93 octane full-time.

Isn't it true with the ODB2's that you can't manually set the base-timing or is that a midunderstanding on my part?

I don't believe CROME/Uber would be a possibility because it's an automatic.

HondaTuner

I was having a discussion with ichbinsobose and stenseltizm yesterday about Crome.. yuriy believes it DOES work with automatics, have you seen anywhere that specifically says it doesnt? I've got my autotragic civic back so soon enough Tim and I will be able to try out a chipped auto p06 'converted to p28' and try it out in the civic...

She only looking for like, 4-5 psi then? Sounds like she basically wants turbo without all the extra hassle that come with upping the boost (esp on a b20 and auto)...

idiot-stick

Most def, she just wants a little more pickup. We live in the city so it's stop-and-go everywhere.

An extra 30-50hp would do wonders for this thing. Let me know how that automatic situation works out. I havent looked at the CRV much so I don't know if the automatic's kick-down is throttle cable actuated or controlled by the ECU. Also I've not no idea how the 4wd system works but im guessing it's all mechanical. It'd be nice to throw in some 390's, chipped P06 and conversion harness and be done with it.

Donald125

I`ve seen a few CRv turbo but they are all 5 speeds.

the 4WD system engage only when the front wheel slips, there is a set of wet clutch pack located inside the transfer case controlled by hydrulic pressure. It disengages as soon as the front wheel regain traction. at most of 30% power can be transfered to the rear. Transfer case oil temp is monitored all the time and 4WD is disabled once overheated so boosting it will not be a problem.

idiot-stick

wow thanks for the info. Do you happen what tells the 4wd not to engage when the oil gets to hot? Do you know if this is done by the ECU or something separate from the ECU?

Donald125

there is an oil temp sensor that is monitor/ controlled by the ECU

Don`t count on me too much as i got all these info from differen crv forums back then when i wanted a crv. and they sound pretty promising lol

pLaYbOi

might be worth your while to look into getting a supercharger on the crv. It'll cost more yes, but seeing that its your wife's car, it'll be 10 times easier to maintain, less parts, and power is instantaneous. I say superchargers are funner and better for daily drivers, but turbo's of corse for the more spirited vehicles.

idiot-stick

nah, a SC is going to be too much either $$ or fab work. I'll stick with what i know.

stillnoturbo

why not just do a greedy bluebox since your not looking for much power. Then just use like a dsm snail or a T25 off a SR. Quick boost and with automatic it's never gonna get out of it's effiency range.

idiot-stick

Good question. I've never looked into this bluebox thing but I've heard of it. It it basically a stripped down emanage or something? I'll check it out.