*Turbo Chat Thread*

[Koreo]

One option. Mounted between the bumper and lip. Dont know if I like the fact that it doesnt cover the whole foglight cutout.. still undecided

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/al2008/IMG_20130102_120823.jpg

[PetefromtheStreets]

Definitely not man.

[Koreo]

you wont see the bottom part. my front lip will go over it

[PetefromtheStreets]

you wont see the bottom part. my front lip will go over it

It's not even that for me. I just think I'd put them in the bay. But everyone like different things.

[Si Speed 317]

Yea id definitely do the bay man. Dont do that

[Spaz]

I would never do the fog light spot. To many ass clowns to fuck with it.

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[VTECFRED]

I would never do the fog light spot. To many ass clowns to fuck with it.

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True dat! ^

I went back a few pages in this thread but I don't see where this conversation started. Did someone mount their battery some where inaccessible? Mine is in the trunk. Where would you mount your battery that you need remote terminals?

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[Spaz]

True dat! ^

I went back a few pages in this thread but I don't see where this conversation started. Did someone mount their battery some where inaccessible? Mine is in the trunk. Where would you mount your battery that you need remote terminals?

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My battery is in the front bumper where you cannot get to it

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[Koreo]

My battery is in the front bumper where you cannot get to it

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waiting on that picture... ass clown :p

[PetefromtheStreets]

waiting on that picture... ass clown :p

Fad2blacks rsx
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/adm_rsx/53A96893-2BD8-4048-86F7-68DD2FCE306F-7493-00000314B3A5C3E1.jpg

Bodymans civic.
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/adm_rsx/82E5D924-1813-46F4-9C46-CD8A48863390-7493-00000315E2C6897E.jpg

[Koreo]

Zack said his are tucked away somewhere

[PetefromtheStreets]

Zack said his are tucked away somewhere

I believe he meant his battery right? I thought I remembered seeing his posts in a similar spot the the pic above :shrug:

[Koreo]

his remote terminals

[Si Speed 317]

Spaz's battery is tucked away. His termals are exactly like bodyman's in the pic above. Thats what I was trying to say earlier, passenger side under cowl.

[boosted_teg]

i hate winter.

I was leaving for work and noticed that winter gave me the best aerodynamic wing you can find. lol

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/318525_10151298779356740_1561498801_n.jpg

[PetefromtheStreets]

i hate winter.

I was leaving for work and noticed that winter gave me the best aerodynamic wing you can find. Lol

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/318525_10151298779356740_1561498801_n.jpg

lmfao!

[Si Speed 317]

Thats a sick wing, all about the mother nature mods in Canada?

[PetefromtheStreets]

Thats a sick wing, all about the mother nature mods in Canada?

For free aerodynamic wings I'd move! Lol

[Si Speed 317]

For free aerodynamic wings I'd move! Lol

Lmao. Ever watch the 'That 70's Show' episode where the gang tries to smuggle beer - and Fez - back into the states from Canada?

[PetefromtheStreets]

Lmao. Ever watch the 'That 70's Show' episode where the gang tries to smuggle beer - and Fez - back into the states from Canada?

Haha no I haven't. Link me!

[Si Speed 317]

Haha no I haven't. Link me!
Kelso is hilarious in this episode. I watched 3 minutes worth and laughed out loud multiple times at work. I almost spit out my broccoli!
7Akh5disKuo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Akh5disKuo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Si Speed 317]

Studying at 3am is so overrated.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Studying at 3am is so overrated.

Dang man. Idk how you can do that. Haha

[PetefromtheStreets]

"So if ham is Canadian bacon, what do you call bacon"?

[aLmk]

Studying at 3am is so overrated.

Certainly is not! It's an investment in your future. Done many over night study sessions can't wait to graduate this spring.

[beppe]

just seen this CXracing Turbo kit for the k20.. thinking of getting one as i sold my supercharger.. what you guys think?

[PetefromtheStreets]

just seen this CXracing Turbo kit for the k20.. thinking of getting one as i sold my supercharger.. what you guys think?
You get what you pay for. But to be completely honest I like them. They are deff cheap but if you want a turbo they are the cheapest way out.

[beppe]

You get what you pay for. But to be completely honest I like them. They are deff cheap but if you want a turbo they are the cheapest way out.


thanks buddy.. i know its a cheap kit.. was thinking if i get all pipework ceramic coated and only want to runs low boost as i have a jdm k20a engine high compression.. should be ok.. if the turbo gives up i can replace that no problem. i heard its best to restrict the oil lines.. so turbo last a bit longer... you experts should know.

thanks any help appreciated

[PetefromtheStreets]

thanks buddy.. i know its a cheap kit.. was thinking if i get all pipework ceramic coated and only want to runs low boost as i have a jdm k20a engine high compression.. should be ok.. if the turbo gives up i can replace that no problem. i heard its best to restrict the oil lines.. so turbo last a bit longer... you experts should know.

thanks any help appreciated
Thought mainly Garrett turbo needed restricting. But heard some come with built in restrictors now. I would not be restricting the eBay turbo though as its most likely journal bearing.

[dkpr87]

thanks buddy.. i know its a cheap kit.. was thinking if i get all pipework ceramic coated and only want to runs low boost as i have a jdm k20a engine high compression.. should be ok.. if the turbo gives up i can replace that no problem. i heard its best to restrict the oil lines.. so turbo last a bit longer... you experts should know.

thanks any help appreciated

Gotta be careful with that though, when a turbo blows you don't know what particulates go where, and you may risk the motor in some cases. BW Turbos are cheap, reliable, and have a 1-year warranty from BW so that's not a bad option if you're on a budget.


Thought mainly Garrett turbo needed restricting. But heard some come with built in restrictors now. I would not be restricting the eBay turbo though as its most likely journal bearing.

Some JBs still may need a restrictor, just depends on the turbo. My old PTE 6766 JB needed a .06 Restrictor :-(

[PetefromtheStreets]

Gotta be careful with that though, when a turbo blows you don't know what particulates go where, and you may risk the motor in some cases. BW Turbos are cheap, reliable, and have a 1-year warranty from BW so that's not a bad option if you're on a budget.



Some JBs still may need a restrictor, just depends on the turbo. My old PTE 6766 JB needed a .06 Restrictor :-(
Gotcha. I'm new to this as well. Lol

[Si Speed 317]

Wth these high revving K-series motor, high pressure oil is what tends to blow those JB turbos apart. So, many times they need a restrictor even on JBs. IIRC, my GT3076R needed a .035 restrictor, which makes sense because it's BB

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[beppe]

which wastegate do people recommend.. heard turbosmart is good.. also

14 psi of boost should be safe on a stock jdm k20a ?

thanks

[PetefromtheStreets]

which wastegate do people recommend.. heard turbosmart is good.. also

14 psi of boost should be safe on a stock jdm k20a ?

thanks
Tial is your typical choice. Percision, turbosmart ect all work well. Synapse as well. And I would never call it safe but I'd worry about the amount of power you make at a given boost pressure and don't go too high. I ran 18psi on my stock z1. It ran well. And lasted a while.

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[bluEP3_SC]

which wastegate do people recommend.. heard turbosmart is good.. also

14 psi of boost should be safe on a stock jdm k20a ?

thanks

You sold the blower? Damn man... I'd be lying to say I haven't been thinking about selling mine too. I'd love to upgrade to a Full Race EFR twin scroll kit on my jdm k20a...

[beppe]

You sold the blower? Damn man... I'd be lying to say I haven't been thinking about selling mine too. I'd love to upgrade to a Full Race EFR twin scroll kit on my jdm k20a...

yeap jacksons gone...

i bought the Cheap CXRacing Kit, before anything gonna change the Wastegate, turbo internals, and ceramic coat manifold and downpipe..

may even run the turbo as it is.. till it dies.. then just replace it with a Proper one..

gonna run it around 11psi and see how how it holds up..



https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11903746_416865835174028_1095817799762430117_n.jpg ?oh=6c6e29df70c3960bc933bfe3025f0c3c&oe=567166F1

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[PetefromtheStreets]

yeap jacksons gone...

i bought the Cheap CXRacing Kit, before anything gonna change the Wastegate, turbo internals, and ceramic coat manifold and downpipe..

may even run the turbo as it is.. till it dies.. then just replace it with a Proper one..

gonna run it around 11psi and see how how it holds up..



https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11903746_416865835174028_1095817799762430117_n.jpg ?oh=6c6e29df70c3960bc933bfe3025f0c3c&oe=567166F1

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10384198_416865851840693_4314977576555325323_n.jpg ?oh=daa4d42e849680b88f98bd653cb297ec&oe=563715C2

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11923621_416865865174025_2077332341590249466_n.jpg ?oh=a93913e3757ccd31ebc3ae679aa0eff3&oe=567076EB

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I actually like the cx racing kit. They have provided a lot with it and I've seen 400hp made with it. That's not too bad for 1600-1800 bucks

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[dkpr87]

I actually like the cx racing kit. They have provided a lot with it and I've seen 400hp made with it. That's not too bad for 1600-1800 bucks

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CX-Racing Intercooler has worked just fine so far :-)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/ArmyDude87/10171627_883033358404172_627131737743342247_n_zpsy wghvtkg.jpg

[beppe]

how do watercooled turbos hold up on the k20.. will it increase coolant temp silly amounts? any experience from anyone :nervous:

[Si Speed 317]

how do watercooled turbos hold up on the k20.. will it increase coolant temp silly amounts? any experience from anyone :nervous:

They hold up fine, my coolant temps remained the same - even with my big ass intercooler. Safe to say you should be fine!

[PetefromtheStreets]

Watercooled turbo are too pricey for me. Lol

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[vdubkilla]

No probs with a water cooled turbo but if its a swapped car invest in a good full size rad and dual fans my original half rad wouldn't keep my temps down in the summer time heat .

[Si Speed 317]

No probs with a water cooled turbo but if its a swapped car invest in a good full size rad and dual fans my original half rad wouldn't keep my temps down in the summer time heat .

Good info right here! I've only had BB water cooled turbos, never had a problem. Stock rad and all.

[beppe]

let's see how the CX Racing Holds Up at around 10psi on my Jdm Type R Motor

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/12357012_447497432110868_1232402867368820025_o.jpg

[PetefromtheStreets]

let's see how the CX Racing Holds Up at around 10psi on my Jdm Type R Motor

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/12357012_447497432110868_1232402867368820025_o.jpg

I actually like those kits.


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[Spoolin_VTEC]

let's see how the CX Racing Holds Up at around 10psi on my Jdm Type R Motor

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/12357012_447497432110868_1232402867368820025_o.jpg

Should hold up well! Si Speed 317 has one on his, running 17psi.

[beppe]

didn't do too bad.. with a precision waste gate with 8psi spring with boost creep to 9psi

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12373164_764880576946779_2622662218265634363_n.jpg ?oh=0697a530bf39dc3f2c80f9a1883cfd38&oe=570CDA76

[bluEP3_SC]

didn't do too bad.. with a precision waste gate with 8psi spring with boost creep to 9psi

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12373164_764880576946779_2622662218265634363_n.jpg ?oh=0697a530bf39dc3f2c80f9a1883cfd38&oe=570CDA76

Very nice- good numbers!

I just sold my SC setup... Prepping to join the dark side


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[PetefromtheStreets]

didn't do too bad.. with a precision waste gate with 8psi spring with boost creep to 9psi

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12373164_764880576946779_2622662218265634363_n.jpg ?oh=0697a530bf39dc3f2c80f9a1883cfd38&oe=570CDA76

Hell yea man! Very nice!!


Very nice- good numbers!

I just sold my SC setup... Prepping to join the dark side

Saaaame here man. I can't wait to get tuned.

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[beppe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

[PetefromtheStreets]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

MOAR VIDEOS!! She sounds good man. You using the full cx racing turbo kit?


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[beppe]

you have the wrong vids quoted above buddy, dont know how!! lol

yeah full CXracing Kit

[PetefromtheStreets]

you have the wrong vids quoted above buddy, dont know how!! lol

yeah full CXracing Kit

That's the only video I see posted from you. Idk. Lol


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[beppe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

[PetefromtheStreets]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

That's the same video I saw. Lol. Idk if it's quoting differently but it's not a dyno pull its like a 1-3 gear pull on dyno.


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[BoostedK20]

didn't do too bad.. with a precision waste gate with 8psi spring with boost creep to 9psi

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12373164_764880576946779_2622662218265634363_n.jpg ?oh=0697a530bf39dc3f2c80f9a1883cfd38&oe=570CDA76


Very nice- good numbers!

I just sold my SC setup... Prepping to join the dark side


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:ohsnap: Welcome! Keep us in the loop!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

Sounds great! Didn't know CXRacing made a DC5 turbo kit! I hope it can prove itself compared to the other kits out there. Do you have pictures of the parts?

[Si Speed 317]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5kMthV0NrI

Sounds nice!! I've seen the CXRacing kit, but only in advertisement and on their site. Never on an actual running car. Really looking forward to beppe's build finishing and longevity!

[beppe]

All finished.. just few bits need tidying up.. battery needs relocating to the back, no power boost spikes.. smooth power like SC to redline.. helps my traction... lets see how much that turbo can take before it shits its self. lol

had to reduce spark plug gap as high compression think spark was blowing out.. now is fine.. didnt do it on dyno.. just under load..

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/1933303_453308898196388_7208896031701885330_o.jpg

[Spaz]

she's looking great!

[monjarassi]

I like the red couplers

[PetefromtheStreets]

All finished.. just few bits need tidying up.. battery needs relocating to the back, no power boost spikes.. smooth power like SC to redline.. helps my traction... lets see how much that turbo can take before it shits its self. lol

had to reduce spark plug gap as high compression think spark was blowing out.. now is fine.. didnt do it on dyno.. just under load..

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/1933303_453308898196388_7208896031701885330_o.jpg

What did you bring the gap to? And what were you running as for gap on the dyno?


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[monjarassi]

Just a heads up that happened to me.
I was @ .22 and had to bring er down to .16

[PetefromtheStreets]

Just a heads up that happened to me.
I was @ .22 and had to bring er down to .16

Think I'm at .018"


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[BoostedK20]

Think I'm at .018"


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Our Si is at the same .018 gapping. Bkr9eix plugs.

[beppe]

i put mine down to from 0.9mm to 0.6mm that's around .022"

was getting knock in high gears near redline.. think gapping has solved it