turboing a cx
12-26-2002, 02:19 PM
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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
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12-26-2002, 02:37 PM
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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...
you could also do a homemade turbo kit, you can use your CX exhaust manifold...
12-26-2002, 07:08 PM
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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
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
12-26-2002, 11:29 PM
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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,
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Thnx,
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12-26-2002, 11:34 PM
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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.
the 02 sensor are expensive though, one for my 87 crx is 60 dollars.
