vtec + boost is it bad
 

Hey, I'm new and I don't know much about turbos and boost. I have a d16y8 with 100K miles on it. I want to boost it maybe 5-7 psi. I'm looking for 180-200whp(hopefully). Now is it bad to boost a vtec motor untuned? Also do you think my motor can hold 7psi of boost? I'm doing a clutch and that is about it besides the turbo set up. Any info will be great. Thanks in advanced.

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

d series 10 lbs turn ya out.

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Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

only thing is im going to be running stock injectors, but when im in boost then vtec comes on will that blow the motor? people have been saying that it will blow if its untuned, and i should unplug the solenoid.

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

No, boosting untuned motors is a highly productive method for aerating your engine block and creating scrap metal, which can then be sold for $$

(It will break, get a tune, and vtec has nothing to do with it)

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

Just unplug the solenoid, everything will be fine!

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Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

Dont forget to add a bottle of 104+ octane booster. :1 O0

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

no bull ---- this is the only way it will work. the 104 octane booster is only for if you plan on making big power numbers

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

all you guys are -------'s he wants a daily driver not a 500 hp beast leave you vtec pluged in if you do the vtec kill routine you will make too much power run only 87octain to reduce power and get bosch platnum 4 plug fully advance your distriutor and you will have exactly 200hp.

Re: vtec + boost is it bad
 

Here's my three years of advice.

No matter how much boost you run, get chipped.

It's cheap; cheaper than an FMU/VAFC.
It saves your motor from blowing.
Your tune can be upgraded for pennies, if you know what you're doing.


EDIT: Btw, about your VTEC. Disconnect it and you'll be making a BIG mistake, chip the ECU and have VTEC at your leisure and you'll be set.