the problems are not from what the block can handle, it's the tuning
if you want a perfect drivable car, just get the bolt-ons, and wait for a tuning solution
if a good standalone is out, all the bogging issues and such will be part of history
:yeahthat:
so even with the hondata tune the S/C guys still have Bogging issues
search. some ppl have them, some don't..
will noted brother thank you, But my goal is 250whp it's a DD, but to sum this up
guys please read this thread
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forced-induction-nitrous/104360-ct-e-sc-trouble.html
these are the problems i don't want
Why? Why do you want a 250whp DD? Do you also do any sort of racing? Do you want 250whp N/A, SC, or T? You know that all three feel different, and have pro's and con's right?
I don't like threads like this, for one reason. Most ppl that have a "WHP GOAL" in mind DO NOT understand what that translates to. Have you ever even ridden in a 250whp CIVIC or tried to drive one daily? Factor in some things...
First how much are you looking to spend and how soon do you want it done? Cheapo? NOS. Baller? AJP or Comptech.
Regardless you have to flash the ecu and learn more about it's inner workings (i/e tuning solutions and problems).
Second.... What effect do you want? Do you like the sound of a BOV? The "whine" of a SC, or purge effect thatt makes h/s kids cream? Do you want your car to be a sleeper?
Third.. What do you do for a living and where do you live? How's this factor in? Well if you're still at home w/ mommy and daddy, a S/C 08 Si is something you'll probably brag to your friends about who will in tern spread the word and you're car will be broken into or stolen. So does your neighborhood know you enough to help you look after your BRAND NEW car? How much do you make? Can you even afford one or is this like "one day I'm gonna buy a Lambo. Anyone know how they do in the 1/4 mile?" If you can afford one, are you mechanically COMPETENT enough to do the work yourself or troubleshoot a f*&k up? If not, I wouldn't even think about it.
Fourth.... it's an 08 right? do you give a **** about your warranty?
The list goes on and on... PPL "plan" to do all kinds of things. Since this is your first thread, I'll go "easy" on ya, but you need to research. Open ended threads like this one go nowhere. There's so much knowledge on this particular forum, and so many ppl that can help, opening a thread like this is pointless unless you give your background (i.E. make a new thread and introduce your self)
A S/C is gonna run you somewhere in the neighborhood of $3500-4500 installed. And you'll destroy your warranty. You could possibly find the exact sound/performance/look WITHOUT going f/i and killing your less than 60 day old warranty.
I good I/H/E/Clutch/Flywheel/Pulley's/TBS/TBG/IMG and maybe a set of cam's WHEN TUNING IS AVAILABLE should put you somewhere in that neighborhood. there's ppl right now hitting dynos at 210-220 N/A and their completely "untuned"...
Hope my info was taken for consideration, not trying to punch ya in the face:kisssmiley:
