d16y8 on FI

[dosterschill]

this is a two-part question:
firstly, in order to achieve somewhere in the neighborhood of 250whp, while maintaining every day drivability (is this possible?), what turbo kits or general information would i need to implement? engine buildup? essentially, what would be necessary and what would be entirely superflous?
secondly, if i am advised to use an entire kit, as opposed to piecing together various turbo components, would i be able to do so on a 95 civic vx with a d16y8 swap?
i realize this question has many facets, so if i could just get some guidance i would really appreciate it... thanks in advance fellas.

dosterschill

 

[posol]

piece your own. its cheaper.

250whp on a d-series is pushing it for stock and reliable.... but can be done with a proper tune

 

[phunky.buddha]

You could do it on the stock block with the right setup and tuning, but I would recommend at the very least changing out your rods and pistons for forged pieces, then boosting on that.

 

[spydy43]

On my d16y8 changed out my stock pistons and rods for wiesco pistons and scat rods. I went with the Max-Rev turbo kit but piecing a kit together will definatley be cheaper. I am sure that you can get 250whp with the stock setup and a good tune but I dont know what condidtion your engine is in and how long it will last. Right now I am working on getting uberdata but I am getting 210 to the wheels on 10psi.

 

[dosterschill]

what exactly did this setup cost you? would it be difficult for someone who is relatively inexperienced w/fi to piece a kit together? thank you...


dosterschill

 

[spydy43]

Originally posted by dosterschill@Jan 19 2005, 12:17 AM
what exactly did this setup cost you? would it be difficult for someone who is relatively inexperienced w/fi to piece a kit together? thank you...


dosterschill

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For me the engine work was a little expensinve cause I spun a bearing and needed to have my bottom end rebuilt which cost me about $1500. I got the Pistons and Rods for $750. And the turbo kit was $2500. I went with the kit since I did not have extensive knowledge on what I did or did not need to piece together a kit on my own.