What turbo
 

ok.. if some1 were to attempt to RETAIN AC in an EF (88-91) civic/crx what turbo would be ideal?

Re:What turbo
 

a/c isn't so much dependent on the turbo as it is the manifold and downpipe. just ditch the a/c, it doesn't get hot in canada.

Re:What turbo
 

gets just as hot here as it does in NC kevin...

ya i know the manifold is a the main part for ac clearence. but what turbo positions the inlets/outlets best? mainly i guess would be the compressor outlet.

downpipe will be custom off of the flange.. it will be made to fit.

Re:What turbo
 

you can clock and rotate any turbo to fit how you need. with a suitbable turbo for your engine, you will have no problems with clearing the a/c depending on your manifold.

Re:What turbo
 

how bout an IHI RHB5 ? d16a6

ya i know i can rotate/clock a turbo... but ive seen some turbos that have the compressor outlet go out sideways.. like a 90* bend.

Re:What turbo
 

I think that rhb5 would work good.They are really,really small.
As long as you dont want top end power youll be ok.

Second option would be a t25 because it has that curved outlet.

Re:What turbo
 

ya only lookin for 6-8psi.. d16a6.

anyone got pics of one of these things..?

Re:What turbo
 

i'd go with a .48/.60 t3 if your gonna make a custom manifold, you can make it fit.