Turboing a D16y8

[jwainb]

Just wanted to get some thoughts and info on what kind of block and head prep work i need to do before the turbo install. Also some opinions on what turbo kit would be best for my daily driver. Thanks in advance.

 

[NickAluu]

use the search feature..

 

[2slo4u]

for a daily driver, you can just use the stock head/block=no building the motor needed
when i had my d-series i put on a little td05 turbo /hf manifold kit i pieced together, power and daily driving

 

[s_crowley 17]

^ how much power were you putting out?

 

[jwainb]

I am wanting to get about the 250 whp range. A little more would be good too though.

 

[xxsenceo89x]

pistons, rods, headstuds. and searh

 

[2slo4u]

^ how much power were you putting out?

im not sure because i was only street tuned, but i was taking b-swapped cars like nothing

 

[Dmod]

Ok i know i'm new here but i'm a big d series fan. The first thing i would recommend on your y8 is to port the oil pump or buy a high flow one, you should do this whether you go turbo or not IMHO.

But if you're just wanting a lil more pep in your DD then ya a junkyard kit can do ya good. like the guy before me said a hf mani is great for a cheap turbo build. you can find a turbo there or even on ebay, craigslist whatever. intercooler an piping off ebay.

JUST MAKE SURE YOU TUNE IT!!!!! don't go for a fmu or s**t like that even if you
research it and do a street tune yourself. it needs to be tuned. That's about all i can think
of at the moment if ya have any specific questions send me a pm or a message on here.



Later.

 

[1Lowcoupe]

if its a d16y8 your going to want to SHIM your oil pump pickup, not so much as port it.
250whp is hard to achieve with a stock d16, its either under 250 with a stock bottom end
or or over 250 with a built bottom end.. theres not too much of a median.

 

[00civicsiturbo]

if you want to get 250 ++ whp with a D series, your going to have to build the engine. if you want to keep the engine stock and have a safe tune, you'll be looking around 190-210 whp. if you want more power, either swap out your engine or build your d.

 

[1Lowcoupe]

you can turbo the stock d16 and have more power than a B swap for about the same price, or cheaper.

 

[Dmod]

Sorry i just said wrong. good catch.

ya 250 will be pushin stock rods an pistons. theres a company that sells these Vitara pistons and some rods they are very reasonably priced and great people to deal with.
http://fjdistributors.com/privacy.php

Give them a look. those pistons are good for 400whp and that block can run bout 350.

 

[jwainb]

thanks guys. I appreciate all the info. now, when you say hf mani i'm assuming you mean a high flow aftermarket intake. correct?

 

[1Lowcoupe]

hf, or cx mani meaning EXHAUST manifold.. because the way they're styled, you can weld a turbo flange onto them. check out homemadeturbo.com for more ideas.

 

[immajackuup]

-YCP Vitara pistons (75mm / 75.5mm / 76mm)
-Wrist pins and C clips
-Piston rings (Hastings or NPR)
-Timing Belt
-Water Pump
-ACL Rod Bearings
-ACL Main Bearings
-ACL or King Thrust washers
-Full engine Gasket & Seals set--> Its all the gaskets and seals you will need for your engine from the oil pan and up to the head.Metal 3 layer Head gasket (approx .030 thickness)
for 340 that is hella cheap on a d16y7 motor
but what is the compression on the piston?? it doesn't say

 

[Dmod]

8.5:1 if i remember correctly.

 

[immajackuup]

8.5:1 if i remember correctly.

kool, suck that their fj h beam rod have to notch the block.

guess i have to go with tuner toys h beam rod because it doesn't need to be notch.

 

[Dmod]

Idc what nebody says. go ahead and notch ur block for any rods. it won't cost more than 30 bucks at a shop(at least that what it cost me) but i found online somewhere, i'll look it up, a DIY on block notching. all you need is a dremel tool and a measuring tool.

 

[Dmod]

I couldn't find the DIY but i did find this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcF58ShH1mY

also just go to d-series.org and search notching, they are some pretty helpful people there.