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acurabdby · 07-12-2003, 03:20 PM

Hey guys I need some help...Turns out I'm getting married soon and getting a house so there goes my original plan for a turbo kit on my 97 LS...however I still want to get some power out of this thing at the most inexpensive way so I'm thinking of making some upgrades to get more power....so far I have:
DC Sports 4-1 ceramic header
AEM Cold Air Intake w/Bypass valve
R-1 Exhaust (muffler only)
Thats all I have for power adder's I kept it simple since I wanted to get a Turbo, however given that my finances will be more limited I would just like some ideas from my fellow enthusiasts.

I have been noticing good power w/these upgrades however when i shift it seems to be gone as if I'm losing torque when i shift. PLEASE help out guys any advise is welcome!

Thanks in advance!!!!

Canuck 93 Civic Si · 07-12-2003, 07:13 PM

Build your own turbo kit, it will be cheaper and youll learn more. Try these sites for starters.

DIY turbo

Homemadeturbo.com

acurabdby · 07-13-2003, 12:46 PM

These sites are awesome!!!! Thanks alot I am definetlly gonna do this!

acurabdby · 07-14-2003, 11:50 AM

I would of really appreciated a few more reply's to this topic but i'm thankful for the one that i got.

D See 2 · 07-14-2003, 11:54 AM

i would def go with the home made turbo kit... but... PLEASE make sure you have everything you need to do the project when u start it or you will have major downtime.

saturn_boy96 · 07-17-2003, 03:22 AM

if you don't want to throw down all that cash get some endyn 9.5:1 pistons, a good set of rods (eagles are cheap and great) along with an adjustable cam gear set, and some cams, crower or what ever you want. while your at it upgrade your valvetrain so when you do go boost it will be one less thing to take care of.

and get a 2.25" crush bend pipe to that can. i would say go mandrel, but no reason to if your gonna throw out the pipe anyway.

with all that you should have about the same whp as a b16a(maybe a little more) but you'll have gobs more torque and will eat it alive on the track.

that will probably cost you half of what the turbo would cost you and when you do go turbo you'll be ready to take it to a whole new level.

07-12-2003, 07:13 PM	#2
Canuck 93 Civic Si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 539 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	Build your own turbo kit, it will be cheaper and youll learn more. Try these sites for starters. DIY turbo Homemadeturbo.com __________________ Are you sure it was something you read in a book. Are you sure it wasnt..... Nothing?

07-14-2003, 11:54 AM	#5
D See 2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 24 Posts: 2,400 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Civic CX Rep Power: 37	i would def go with the home made turbo kit... but... PLEASE make sure you have everything you need to do the project when u start it or you will have major downtime. __________________ Garage: 1992 CX Hatch > Current Money Pit Grave: R.I.P. 1995 Integra GSR R.I.P. 1990 DX Hatch R.I.P. 1990 CRX Si

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acurabdby Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Hey guys I need some help...Turns out I'm getting married soon and getting a house so there goes my original plan for a turbo kit on my 97 LS...however I still want to get some power out of this thing at the most inexpensive way so I'm thinking of making some upgrades to get more power....so far I have: DC Sports 4-1 ceramic header AEM Cold Air Intake w/Bypass valve R-1 Exhaust (muffler only) Thats all I have for power adder's I kept it simple since I wanted to get a Turbo, however given that my finances will be more limited I would just like some ideas from my fellow enthusiasts. I have been noticing good power w/these upgrades however when i shift it seems to be gone as if I'm losing torque when i shift. PLEASE help out guys any advise is welcome! Thanks in advance!!!!

07-13-2003, 12:46 PM	#3
acurabdby Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	These sites are awesome!!!! Thanks alot I am definetlly gonna do this!

07-14-2003, 11:50 AM	#4
acurabdby Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	I would of really appreciated a few more reply's to this topic but i'm thankful for the one that i got.

07-17-2003, 03:22 AM	#6
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 26 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 29	if you don't want to throw down all that cash get some endyn 9.5:1 pistons, a good set of rods (eagles are cheap and great) along with an adjustable cam gear set, and some cams, crower or what ever you want. while your at it upgrade your valvetrain so when you do go boost it will be one less thing to take care of. and get a 2.25" crush bend pipe to that can. i would say go mandrel, but no reason to if your gonna throw out the pipe anyway. with all that you should have about the same whp as a b16a(maybe a little more) but you'll have gobs more torque and will eat it alive on the track. that will probably cost you half of what the turbo would cost you and when you do go turbo you'll be ready to take it to a whole new level.

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