Turboing a civic

SantaPimp27 · 06-24-2009, 11:57 AM

So my friend just got a 2005 4cyl civic and its really damn slow. he's looking into turboing it and i said i would look around with him.

does anyone know any custom shops in Jersey that do this type of thing? or just an idea where to look? (and please dont say the honda forum)

thanks

Heinzftw · 06-24-2009, 12:19 PM

No.. Just no.... Civic's between 2001-2005 are horrible. The new generation has a great supercharger for the current SI. If your looking to mod a civic look for 1991-1995 Gen, 1996-2000, 2006-Current. Good luck!

SantaPimp27 · 06-24-2009, 12:27 PM

yeah well a new car is not really an option. its not my car and im positive he's not gonna sell it. there has to be some options for his gen civic?

D1911 · 06-24-2009, 12:36 PM

Boosting it will be the least expensive option for his car but I'm not sure any reputable companies make a kit for it (real tuners realized that the engine wasn't a great platform... ie. GReddy, Comptech, Jackson Racing, etc...).

Most 7thgen owners will do a K20 swap... it's a more reliable option.

Check out this forum:

http://www.civicforums.com/forums/79...turbo-faq.html

MrAdams · 06-24-2009, 12:40 PM

my friend has a 1994 Ls Vtec Turbo civic that thing made me think twice about those cars. but only tubo ones. I'll ask him.

amgthis · 06-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Yeah, Cft civic is so damn fast. wow

SantaPimp27 · 06-24-2009, 02:33 PM

http://www.procivic.com/pages-produc...6c8/index.html

i was looking around and came across this website. i have no experience with hondas at all and like D1911 said i cant find many turbo kits

out4scrilla · 06-27-2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

So my friend just got a 2005 4cyl civic and its really damn slow. he's looking into turboing it and i said i would look around with him.

does anyone know any custom shops in Jersey that do this type of thing? or just an idea where to look? (and please dont say the honda forum)

thanks

dezod turbo kit

Spool · 06-27-2009, 10:33 AM

lol people still turbo Civics nowadays?

SantaPimp27 · 06-27-2009, 12:00 PM

no worries he's gonna get a new car.

is a 2000 civic si a good tuner?

D1911 · 06-27-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

no worries he's gonna get a new car.

is a 2000 civic si a good tuner?

The B16 is a good engine... but now he's going backwards 5 years for a slightly better engine???

BForbes · 06-27-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heinzftw

No.. Just no.... Civic's between 2001-2005 are horrible. The new generation has a great supercharger for the current SI. If your looking to mod a civic look for 1991-1995 Gen, 1996-2000, 2006-Current. Good luck!

I'm totally with you on this one.

SantaPimp27 · 06-27-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1911

The B16 is a good engine... but now he's going backwards 5 years for a slightly better engine???

not much out for his current car.i think he's going to give his current civic to his sister and get a new one

Heinzftw · 06-27-2009, 02:59 PM

My project im working on right now is Special K. Purchasing a lightly used K20 or if I can find a K24 i'm gonna pick up one. Will be be a built motor and most likely be boosted. Can you say 400hp and 2700lbs of weight?

SantaPimp27 · 06-27-2009, 04:35 PM

im thinking bout selling my car and picking up an evo IX

still a thought but i like the idea

Bimmer Nerd · 06-27-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

im thinking bout selling my car and picking up an evo IX

still a thought but i like the idea

nooo don't do it !!! please don't, i love EVO's but from BMW to evo is just wrong. Evo's are plastic POS, my friend had one and the interior is like a plastic disposal area. i hated sitting in it, my ass hurt every time we went for a long drive.

OOO · 06-27-2009, 07:00 PM

Turboing a 4 cyl civic isn't going to help much. He'll still get smoke by a mini van.

Heinzftw · 06-27-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by P'Zone

Turboing a 4 cyl civic isn't going to help much. He'll still get smoke by a mini van.

Turboing his hooptie wouldn't help much. But think twice about B, K, H series engines. Your E500 would be left in the dust under most cases.

11Past9 · 06-27-2009, 09:26 PM

I dont know of any shops but a boosted civic is always a fun option, leave the bmw fanboi comments aside. This is not the ideal generation for the job but it will still do the trick, if I where him however I would do an all motor set up with suspension, nice wheels and rubber.

/ fread

OOO · 06-28-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heinzftw

Turboing his hooptie wouldn't help much. But think twice about B, K, H series engines. Your E500 would be left in the dust under most cases.

Seriously doubt that lol. Not surprise you made that comment since you own 2 hondas.

ZJP · 06-28-2009, 01:31 PM

Boosting a 4-banger is just a waste of $$

Heinzftw · 06-28-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by P'Zone

Seriously doubt that lol. Not surprise you made that comment since you own 2 hondas.

Ha, actually by no means am I biased. But, when a honda engine is properly built and boosted (which is VERY few and far between) they are a hell of combo. Sure the torque won't be as high, but the power to weight ratio is ridiculous

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