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Old 03-15-2006 | 09:15 PM
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Im running the 1.6L SOHC VTEC in my 95 civic. I dont really want to put a b18 in my car. what would be safe turbo to run in it. i was thinking about getting a small turbo and running about 10 pounds of boost as opposed to buying a bigger turbo and running the same amount of boost because its not safe for that motor. anyone have any good ideas for me?
 
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Old 03-15-2006 | 10:17 PM
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I think that the general consensus around here is that 6-7lbs of boost is safe on a stock motor. If you wanna run higher amounts of boost, you could rebuild the motor. Big $$$, but really big gains as well.
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 04:23 AM
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think a greddy t25 garrett t3/t4 turbonetics...... hks just look for good name brands but the garrett and the greddy are the number one turbo u gonne see in civics all over
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 02:39 PM
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maybe get a thicker head gasket and some headstuds, and dont drive it like a F1 car and get a good tune and you could maybe run 10 psi daily driven.
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 04:33 PM
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a good kit is a greddy ,apex i, or the edlelbrock kit (real expensive though). just don't go crazy with the boost and you should be fine
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 08:28 PM
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The kit plays a big part, but the tune is where the safety and reliability comes in.
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 09:03 PM
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I've heard alot of good things about GReddy.
 
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Old 03-17-2006 | 09:40 PM
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yea, I Cant complain about my kit.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 10:10 PM
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thanks for the help guys. i still got a few months more of saving up money. im looking forward to building up my car right though. im gonna keep doing my research and everything should come out good.
 
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Old 03-19-2006 | 02:28 AM
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You found the right place for non bs advice.
 


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