turboing a cx
 

i can get a greddy turbo kit dirt cheap and i was wondering if you think my cx motor in my 92 civic can take it till i swap in a better d series in. the motor has 120,000 miles on it and does not burn oil or leak oil. thanks

jon

Re:turboing a cx
 

O yeah it can handle it and yes they do make a manifold for you engine. just be carefull with the boost not to much if stock engine mang. if you must boost to desired. INTERCOOL>;)

Re:turboing a cx
 

oh i know it would fit but i was asking it you think the motor will hold out till new motor day? its cold a hell out right now so i think i can hold out a bit on intercooler till i get the new motor.

Re:turboing a cx
 

sure why not? dont expect too much power though, that kit is made for an Si. the intake manifold on your engine has intake runners like half the size.

you could also do a homemade turbo kit, you can use your CX exhaust manifold...

Re:turboing a cx
 

i have a d16z6 im and a b16a Sir2 60mm tb so air should flow in good.

Re:turboing a cx
 

true but one question what swap and how long until?

Re:turboing a cx
 

month or two. the motor ia a d15b7... i have a d15b8 70hp 80 torqe pretty ghey

Re:turboing a cx
 

The B8 will work, it would just be like turboing a B6 (HF motor) these motors dont make much power to begin with, but yes the turbo will definatly add a boost. I would guess around 30-40hp, basically the stock output of a Z6.

the B7 you will get better results with since it has 16 valves, and uses the same head as the A6, just a shorter stroke like the d15b2 (dx motor).

Will it handle it? yes, just about any motor will, with proper fuel and timing.

Jeff

Re:turboing a cx
 

I'm boosting a DX motor at 6psi with IC and 4:1 on the FMU, and 2* retard on the timing and the only problem I'm running to is a little studder every once in a while on takeoff. And for some reason I keep getting an O2 sensor code after the engine's warm and if I cruise for ~2 min at partial throttle (no accelleration, no deceleration). Any ideas, Jeff?

Thnx,
B*

Re:turboing a cx
 

probably need a new 02 sensor. mine is jacked up right now and it runs extremly rich (bucks). and it takes about 2 mins of cruising part throttle for the pgm-fi light to come on and make it start to run better.

the 02 sensor are expensive though, one for my 87 crx is 60 dollars.