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[a3k]

Well yesterday was a new milestone for me. I bought my first turbo'd car. The previous owner told me to change the oil and spark plugs monthly, but I feel there is going to be much much more to do to maintain her. Can I have some tips and advice? I'd greatly appreciate it as I am really stoked on learning more.

 

[TiiM iiS l3eAsT]

research

www.turbod16.com

 

[a3k]

awesome bro thanks.

 

[Kensai]

Spark plugs monthly? First time I hear that one...

 

[rwlsvtec_03]

run ngk's type-r (2 step colder) only $1.98ea

 

[Billy.]

change the plugs like every 30k. monthly is retarded. change the oil regularly though and always keep it topped off. other than frequent inspections there really isnt much more maintenance to a turbo motor than a regular motor

 

[a3k]

hm. thanks. i guess the dude i bought the car from babied it then. but awesome man thanks. he also told me that i should get it tuned after every winter and summer cause of the weather change. is that true?

 

[TiiM iiS l3eAsT]

hm. thanks. i guess the dude i bought the car from babied it then. but awesome man thanks. he also told me that i should get it tuned after every winter and summer cause of the weather change. is that true?

yes i know a lot of ppl that do that.....

and ya you dont have to change the plugs every month....every 30k is good...

 

[Destroy]

hm. thanks. i guess the dude i bought the car from babied it then. but awesome man thanks. he also told me that i should get it tuned after every winter and summer cause of the weather change. is that true?

God damn stop being so naive, he probably saw you as a sucker coming a mile away. If I was him I would make s**t up to sell the car too, did he tell you that it runs 11's?

 

[a3k]

God damn stop being so naive, he probably saw you as a sucker coming a mile away. If I was him I would make s**t up to sell the car too, did he tell you that it runs 11's?

INTERIOR
-USDM Type R front seats
-Type R shift boot
-Skunk2 shift knob
-Sparco steering wheel w/Sparco hub
-AEM UEGO gauge
-Boost gauge
-rear seats gutted

EXTERIOR
-Pearl White paint (still fresh)
-VIS CF hood n Trunk
-VIS CF spoon style front lip
-VIS CF spoon style mirrors
-CF gas door
-JDM thin side moldings
-Jdm sidemarkers
-Black housing headlights w/ amber corners
-15' Spun SW909 wheels (gold)
-Falken azenis

SUSPENSION/BRAKES
-00 GSR front n rear brake conversion
-Brembo crossed drilled rotors front n rear
-Skunk2 extended studs
-D2 one piece suspension
-D2 lower control arms
-DC sports lower tie bar

MOTOR
-JDM Type R head (Full machine shop port n polish, 3angle valve job)
-Supertech valvesprings, retainers, valve seals, valve guides
-OEM Type R valves
-OEM Type R cams
-JG Edlebrock intake manifold
-Hondata intake manifold gasket
-STR fuel rail
-Precision 1000cc injectors
-Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
-Walboro 255 fuel pump
-Full MSD distributer setup (not just cap whole distributer)
-NGK 9 sparkplugs
-AEM 3bar map sensor
-Z10 oil catch can
-Head studs
-traction bars
-Koyo radiator
-Samco silicon hoses (red)

-GSR Stock block
-OEM Type R water pump
-OEM Type R oil pump

-Type R trans
-ACT 6 puck clutch
-ACT extreme pressure plate

TURBO
-PeakBoost Stainless Steel equal length exhaust manifold (heat wrapped)
-Garrett T3/TO4E turbocharger
-Tial 38mm wastegate
-Precision 600HP intercooler
-Tial blow off valve
-12inch "Slimline" radiator fan
-fully TIG welded complete 3 peice 2.5" charge pipes
-3inch downpipe with stainless flex section and wastegate dumptube. (heat wrapped)
-Stainless oil feed (-3) and oil drain (-10) lines (earls fittings.)
-Weldless 100% leakfree oil drain line
-3 inch APEX Turbo exahust

ECU
-Hondata S300

POWER
-400HP @ 15lbs 93/100oct

it does.

 

[Jersey8]

damn. how much did you pick that up for?

 

[Billy.]

it does.

 

[Destroy]

-400HP @ 15lbs 93/100oct

it does.

On 15lbs I doubt it, and even if the previous owner did run 11's the car should have a cage. Post up the dyno sheet, and why would you buy a car like this when you have no knowledge about heavy modification?

 

[toneekay]

That sounds about right with a stock block on that turbo, however, I'd want to get that built right away.

Anyways, the whole sparkplug change thing, every 30k should be fine. Regular oil changes at about 2,500-3,000 miles. Also about the winter/summer tuning thing, you can get the car tuned in average summer temperature on one map, then retuned again for winter temperature on another map. No need to tune it back and forth, just as long as you have the ability to switch maps then you'll be set for either season.

 

[Billy.]

^^ that is if you have the ability to even hold separate maps

my powerfc only utilizes 1 map, but it's got learning ability to adjust to climate change

 

[rwlsvtec_03]

I'd do oil every 2,000 miles. and spark plugs every 2 oil oil changes

 

[ej_EXtasy]

I want to see this beast!

 

[TiiM iiS l3eAsT]

LOL

 

[Billy.]

I'd do oil every 2,000 miles. and spark plugs every 2 oil oil changes

are your plugs seriously that bad you have to pull them every 4k?? when i pulled mine after 25k they looked almost new other than a little overgapped

 

[rwlsvtec_03]

are your plugs seriously that bad you have to pull them every 4k?? when i pulled mine after 25k they looked almost new other than a little overgapped

not at all. Just the plugs I use are inexpensive and I don't mind spending another $8. Oil changes are a little bit expensive but I like treating my car good.