R18 Turbo Kit - Page 3

1zach4 · 03-30-2006, 05:02 PM

I would imagine a full kit will probably take a while to come out for the R18, but I know a lot of people will just put there own kits together which could happen a lot quicker.

The only thing you really need that is specific to the car is the manifold...other than that everything can be done custom.

skittleslegend · 03-30-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1zach4

no the Si intake manifold won't bolt up to the R18...that's like saying a K-series manifold will bolt up to a D-series or even a B to a D...I wish, but won't happen

lol...I forgot about that little caveat.

***unplugged*** · 03-30-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1zach4

I would imagine a full kit will probably take a while to come out for the R18, but I know a lot of people will just put there own kits together which could happen a lot quicker.

The only thing you really need that is specific to the car is the manifold...other than that everything can be done custom.

yeah, the manifolds are the 1 of the 2 problems with a turbo setup. Having a custom one made can cost a lot, but can be done from a good shop. The other is engine management.

leviathan18 · 03-30-2006, 10:01 PM

greddy e managment isnt universal?????

***unplugged*** · 03-31-2006, 02:08 AM

you still need to tune the engine..and sometimes having the stock ecu can still limit you to doing certain things. That's why Hondata has the Kpro which basically takes over the stock ECU rather then be a -piggy back- unit

1zach4 · 03-31-2006, 03:06 AM

You would more than likely need greddy e-manage ultimate to tune our cars.

If you are interested in the manifold let me know...log style manifold for less than $400

Saberz · 04-02-2006, 11:44 PM

I'll be interesting the the manifold pipe but I want to wait until the whole setup is on a car and they have driven it for a bit so I can see how reliable its going to be before I start building one

***unplugged*** · 04-07-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1zach4

You would more than likely need greddy e-manage ultimate to tune our cars.

If you are interested in the manifold let me know...log style manifold for less than $400

where at?

1zach4 · 04-09-2006, 02:34 AM

it's a local fabricator that is well known for some amazing header/turbo manifold work

Kurt · 04-09-2006, 02:56 AM

so where we at with this?

06CivEXJon · 04-09-2006, 05:45 AM

I would say 240-260+ WHP should be perfect if you mod your car. Even 230-250 is fine too.

Kurt · 04-09-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 06CivEXJon

I would say 240-260+ WHP should be perfect if you mod your car. Even 230-250 is fine too.

yep, anything above 235-240 i'll be more than happy

how much do you think the whole kit will cost? 3k maybe?

skittleslegend · 04-09-2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

yep, anything above 235-240 i'll be more than happy

how much do you think the whole kit will cost? 3k maybe?

Total's gonna cost way more than $3K...

Factor in stronger pistons, rods, valve springs and retainers, an intercooler and custom piping, boost controller, fuel management, return fuel system and larger injectors and fuel pump, tuning and everything between all of that that I forgot about and you're looking at close to $6-8K. And that may or may not include installation fees.

Everyone keeps forgetting about all of this stuff. For the power you guys are trying to make, you can't just slap a turbo on and go. If you were using a K20a2 or a K24a2 or K20z3 or one of the stronger engines, you probably wouldn't have to worry about internals. Being the #1 engine supplier, Honda makes the stoutest engines in the world but, the R18 was never meant for anything more than getting from point A to point B, in as many miles using as little gas as possible. The engine needs to be properly balanced. Increase hp and you'll likely need to increase something else. Turbo's require maintenance and the stock engine just ain't gonna cut it.

Now if you think that's too much, you probably shouldn't be looking at a turbo anyway. But keep in mind that while you're paying an extra $3k for other parts, you're looking at $3k for a brand new engine (block and head) everytime you blow it up.

Not trying to scare people, but do it right the first time and you won't have to worry about having to do it over and over and over.

Peace,

Tee'

el_ben2 · 04-10-2006, 05:53 PM

i just had read in SPORT COMPACT CAR of march 2006 that the RYAN SHUTT CIVIC COUPE isnt a Si and it have a custom turbo system...
let me try to scan it later and ill post it up

CHRIS · 04-10-2006, 05:54 PM

sweet

Kroze · 04-11-2006, 11:17 AM

scan & post it already :-/

Kurt · 04-11-2006, 11:19 AM

yeah, i've been sitting here waiting since!

SiGTi · 04-11-2006, 11:29 AM

http://hondanews.com/catID2000?mid=2...72997&mime=asc

Kurt · 04-11-2006, 11:38 AM

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/05110...sema2005-2.php

scroll to about the middle of the page and there are some pictures

Kroze · 04-11-2006, 05:59 PM

damnit no engine bay pics?

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03-30-2006, 05:02 PM	#41 (permalink)
1zach4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 339	I would imagine a full kit will probably take a while to come out for the R18, but I know a lot of people will just put there own kits together which could happen a lot quicker. The only thing you really need that is specific to the car is the manifold...other than that everything can be done custom.

03-30-2006, 10:01 PM	#44 (permalink)
leviathan18 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Age: 25 Posts: 380	greddy e managment isnt universal?????

03-31-2006, 03:06 AM	#46 (permalink)
1zach4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 339	You would more than likely need greddy e-manage ultimate to tune our cars. If you are interested in the manifold let me know...log style manifold for less than $400

04-02-2006, 11:44 PM	#47 (permalink)
Saberz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 19	I'll be interesting the the manifold pipe but I want to wait until the whole setup is on a car and they have driven it for a bit so I can see how reliable its going to be before I start building one

04-09-2006, 02:34 AM	#49 (permalink)
1zach4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 339	it's a local fabricator that is well known for some amazing header/turbo manifold work

04-09-2006, 02:56 AM	#50 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 4,249	so where we at with this?

04-09-2006, 05:45 AM	#51 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 5,577 J	I would say 240-260+ WHP should be perfect if you mod your car. Even 230-250 is fine too.

04-10-2006, 05:53 PM	#54 (permalink)
el_ben2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Age: 28 Posts: 1,250	i just had read in SPORT COMPACT CAR of march 2006 that the RYAN SHUTT CIVIC COUPE isnt a Si and it have a custom turbo system... let me try to scan it later and ill post it up

04-10-2006, 05:54 PM	#55 (permalink)
CHRIS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Big Apple Age: 27 Posts: 5,361	sweet

04-11-2006, 11:17 AM	#56 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 733	scan & post it already :-/

04-11-2006, 11:19 AM	#57 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 4,249	yeah, i've been sitting here waiting since!

04-11-2006, 11:29 AM	#58 (permalink)
SiGTi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 406	http://hondanews.com/catID2000?mid=2...72997&mime=asc

04-11-2006, 11:38 AM	#59 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 4,249	http://www.tuningnews.net/news/05110...sema2005-2.php scroll to about the middle of the page and there are some pictures

04-11-2006, 05:59 PM	#60 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 733	damnit no engine bay pics?

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