Turbo location??

Ep3racer954 · 11-02-2005, 10:24 AM

ok i have a question about the location of the turbo in the si's engine bay...
in this picture of the AEM car, you can clearly see the turbo and imo it looks pretty mean...
http://www.k-series.com/media/SEMA_2005/aae

and then in the Greddy car, the turbo is hidden behind the engine where the headers go, like normally...
http://www.k-series.com/media/SEMA_2005/aaj

i'd appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction and explain it too me and if its a stupid question, im sorry.
Thank you..

**webby** · 11-02-2005, 12:32 PM

what's the actual question? You can put the turbo in either location. Usually the closer to the engine the better. I've seen it both ways on the RSX as well.

Ep3racer954 · 11-02-2005, 12:57 PM

ohh ok i was juss wondering why the turbo was so visible... because i have never seen it like that. so you are saying that the turbo location on the greddy and tein and others are better than the aem...? okie dokie ill keep that in mind thank you for clearing it up for me.

**webby** · 11-02-2005, 01:34 PM

it probably won't make a HUGE difference, but yes- the closer to the block the better.

chibianh · 11-02-2005, 02:58 PM

All depends on the setup. You can even have it at the back of your exhaust near the muffler if you want!

Ep3racer954 · 11-02-2005, 03:02 PM

yea i heard about that ^^^ isnt that suposed to reduce heat or something so your turbo lasts longer or somethin like that??? but wouldnt that cause a lot of turbo lag? ill just keep it right on the exhaust manifold.

brownandconfused · 01-14-2006, 05:17 AM

What companies have turbo's that are compatable with this gen of civic? I just got an ex coupe in atomic blue during the holidays. I already want to do something to it, but I dont know how much $$ im going to need to save. Do they need testers etc?

Ep3racer954 · 01-14-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brownandconfused

What companies have turbo's that are compatable with this gen of civic? I just got an ex coupe in atomic blue during the holidays. I already want to do something to it, but I dont know how much $$ im going to need to save. Do they need testers etc?

first off, welcome to 8th civic. Sema showed a couple companies with turbos but so far there hasnt been any production kits yet. Im sure there wont be a kit for the ex until kits are out for the si... ive been keeping my eyes opened though.

SiCkCiViC04-SI · 01-14-2006, 11:48 AM

can i ask why is it better to have the turbo closer to the block? or what your saying is the turbo should be closer to the exhaust of which it begins

brownandconfused · 01-19-2006, 04:42 AM

Ok thanks for replying! I am really glad I joined this website - I have learned so much in such a short amount of time just by talking to everyone.

**webby** · 01-19-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SiCkCiViC04-SI

can i ask why is it better to have the turbo closer to the block? or what your saying is the turbo should be closer to the exhaust of which it begins

the closer to the block - usually is the better result. More heat, more exhaust flow, etc. It helps to spin the turbo up faster and keeps loss to a minimum from things I've read.

11-02-2005, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 1,673 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Turbo location?? ok i have a question about the location of the turbo in the si's engine bay... in this picture of the AEM car, you can clearly see the turbo and imo it looks pretty mean... http://www.k-series.com/media/SEMA_2005/aae and then in the Greddy car, the turbo is hidden behind the engine where the headers go, like normally... http://www.k-series.com/media/SEMA_2005/aaj i'd appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction and explain it too me and if its a stupid question, im sorry. Thank you..

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webby Acorns! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Storage Room B Posts: 17,297 iTrader: 17 / 100%	what's the actual question? You can put the turbo in either location. Usually the closer to the engine the better. I've seen it both ways on the RSX as well.

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Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 1,673 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	ohh ok i was juss wondering why the turbo was so visible... because i have never seen it like that. so you are saying that the turbo location on the greddy and tein and others are better than the aem...? okie dokie ill keep that in mind thank you for clearing it up for me.

11-02-2005, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
webby Acorns! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Storage Room B Posts: 17,297 iTrader: 17 / 100%	it probably won't make a HUGE difference, but yes- the closer to the block the better.

11-02-2005, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
chibianh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 / 0%	All depends on the setup. You can even have it at the back of your exhaust near the muffler if you want!

11-02-2005, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 1,673 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	yea i heard about that ^^^ isnt that suposed to reduce heat or something so your turbo lasts longer or somethin like that??? but wouldnt that cause a lot of turbo lag? ill just keep it right on the exhaust manifold.

01-14-2006, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
brownandconfused Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What companies have turbo's that are compatable with this gen of civic? I just got an ex coupe in atomic blue during the holidays. I already want to do something to it, but I dont know how much $$ im going to need to save. Do they need testers etc?

01-14-2006, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
SiCkCiViC04-SI Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0%	can i ask why is it better to have the turbo closer to the block? or what your saying is the turbo should be closer to the exhaust of which it begins

01-19-2006, 04:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
brownandconfused Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok thanks for replying! I am really glad I joined this website - I have learned so much in such a short amount of time just by talking to everyone.