2 questions turbo/intercooler-turbo/cluth

[CivicDragon]

1'est question, on a 6-7 boost is it recommanded for a intercooler.
2'end question, on a 6-7 boost, is changing out the stock clutch and good a idea? and if so what would be a good one for a good price for such a low boost?


2002 LX
D17A1

 

[$lick Rick]

yes to both, you wont need a beefy clutch with that low of boost, even a new oem clutch will last you awhile.... but i'd recommend a stage1 clutchmasters

 

[Handlebars]

especially on a d series, a clutch is manditory. you'll want to match your approximate torque number with the appropriate clutch (to be safe get a clutch rated higher than what you think you'll make). you will definitely destroy a stock or stock replacment clutch quickly on boost, even low boost. an intercooler is ALWAYS a good idea, and you can get stock ones, used ones, or ones like the johnnyracecar's for pretty cheap.

 

[$lick Rick]

the intercooler is a complete must
i bought a jonnyracecar for my d series buildup

 

[CivicDragon]

the intercooler is a complete must
i bought a jonnyracecar for my d series buildup

sweet, thanks for the advise, i already feel dumb enough askin, just get things set up, a friend of mine has peaced together what he says a good set up, tell me if it sounds good.


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OBX D Series D17 1.7L SOHC Turbo Manifold Honda Civic
T3 turbo GARRETT
Tial 38mm External Wastegate NEW 0.5 BAR
T3/T4 Discharge Flange
Complete Oil Lines Kit Honda Acura T3 & T3/T4 Hyb Turbo
APEXI SAFC2 SAFC II 2 AIR FUEL RATIO CONVERTER SILVER
WALBRO 190 FUEL PUMP 88-91 CIVIC CRX HONDA D16 B16A<--- says it will work with the D17A1 motor.
GREDDY TYPE S BLOW OFF VALVE BOV UNIVERSAL
AutoMeter Ultra-Lite Pyrometer EGT Kit #4344
Autometer Ultra-Lite 2 1/16" Gauge Boost / Vacuum 4303
Autometer Ultra-Lite Air Fuel Ratio # 4375
APEXi Universal Turbo N/A Timer
ZEX NITROUS TURBO SPARK PLUGS NOS
Carsound MagnaFlow Catalytic Converter 2.5" HF FS

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just seeing how the looks for the set up so far? and the dude that set this up for me, seems like what he knows about turbos, tells me for this set up, and with the boost it won't hurt the tubro, i would be just losing 30-40 HP

 

[$lick Rick]

looks good, you'll really need an intercooler for sure with that setup.....

and i'm not sure about the fuel pump, that's a good question for handlebars

 

[XtremeSIR]

the setup sounds good i dont know about the warkbro fuel pump but hell it might work.........

the clutch you can stick to the oem one but i recommend you a RPS stage 1 they are very god i have one myself well stage 5 in 12psi but you get the point right?

 

[Shiznit]

not having an intercooler wont hurt the turbo, it will hurt your engine. hot gasses being forced into your engine might cause it to detonate

 

[civicsi94]

the intercooler is a complete must
i bought a jonnyracecar for my d series buildup

can u give me a link for it and is it a kit or i gotta get the piping too? just curious and wanna check it out

 

[$lick Rick]

i bought it local, and it's just ther intercooler by itself.

i bought the charge pipes and connecter seperately

 

[CivicDragon]

the setup sounds good i dont know about the warkbro fuel pump but hell it might work.........

the clutch you can stick to the oem one but i recommend you a RPS stage 1 they are very god i have one myself well stage 5 in 12psi but you get the point right?

thanks for the replys guys, yea i'm sure i do need a new clutch, i got avised if i do put the turbo in befor i get the new clutch, that i should not boost to much tell i get it done, but yea thanks and other info would be good to thanks

 

[nightryder99]

what about unorthodox racing ... are they any good

 

[Handlebars]

you'll also need to modify the fuel system in that car. the d17s have a non return fuel system, which cant be used with turbo. you'll need to take it to a shop thats done d17 turbos before to have them put a return line in the car. and you'll need a special fuel pump, as the d17's fuel pump is integrated into the tank and is unlike older models. im no expert on d17 turbo, so i highly suggest going to a few different shops and finding out what exactly needs to be done.

 

[civicsi94]

can u give me a link for it and is it a kit or i gotta get the piping too? just curious and wanna check it out

nevermind i found the link. if someone is still interested here is the jonnyracer fmic site
http://www.johnnyracecar.com/