C civicspeed Senior Member Sep 7, 2003 #1 I have a 97 civic ex with a D16Y8 engine with 157xxx miles. I am curious if it is a bad idea to turbocharge this engine because of the high mileage? --Aidan
I have a 97 civic ex with a D16Y8 engine with 157xxx miles. I am curious if it is a bad idea to turbocharge this engine because of the high mileage? --Aidan
M MaliWho97 Senior Member Sep 7, 2003 #2 If you're going to boost it, I'd recommend having the motor freshened up a little bit first.....
swanny Senior Member Sep 7, 2003 #3 a little off topic but i guess edelbrock makes a turbo kit for the d series now, anyone tried it?
P posol RETIRED Sep 8, 2003 #4 start your own thread. as for the orig. question- your best bet would be to run a compression and leakdown test on the motor. how to is in our articles section
start your own thread. as for the orig. question- your best bet would be to run a compression and leakdown test on the motor. how to is in our articles section