islandhopper : 1990 Accord DX

[islandhopper]

Sexy doesn't even start to describe.

Thanks Mikey!

Fuuuuqqqqqqqqqqqqq front end it lookin seeeesssssssyyyyyyyyyyyy! Keep up the good work. I vote Boost!!!

Thank you, sir. I will definitely continue to improve my CB...hopefully with forced induction. Im slowly convincing myself that a boosted F is what i want, rather than a high-revving H.

If you gots the monies retro fogs would be sick. I say worth it.

Been meaning to ask you. Hows the cf hood without any pins? And how do you close it? Like set it down then push it till it clicks all the way closed? Or drop it closed?

Monies....i need more of it. But yeah, if i can swing it, i will. I really like the idea of the matchbox minis in there...plus they're bi-xenon! Could you imagine the output with the D2S projectors, matchboxes and H1 halogen high-beams all on high at once?! fuck yeah. i would dare anyone to cut me off...

As for the hood, it's a VIS hood so it comes with the latch. It's so light that dropping the hood wouldn't close it, even if you held it above your head...which i wouldn't recommend.

I close the hood carefully by pushing on it right above the latch till it clicks...then i wipe away my hand prints or any other smudges with a super-fine micro-fiber cloth.

[Quashish]

That's what I thought about the hood. I would be afraid to drop it. And hood squirters were there already? I dont use mine.

[islandhopper]

Yeah, definitely don't drop it. Not only is it ineffective, you'll probably damage something.

The washer nozzles are the original ones from the OEM hood. Just swapped them over...well, that makes it sound simple....actually i had to trim the holes until they fit properly, then i had to drill holes in the fiberglass skeleton frame to mount the fluid lines.

Getting the washer nozzles to fit was number one on my list when i got it. I use mine ALL THE TIME. Im constantly filling up my washer fluid so i know i have it when i need it.

[islandhopper]

i love the way the hood looks right here. Like snake-skin...reminds me of Jerry, my ex-girlfriends boa.

[Luis]

Car is looking great! I love the hood and that deflector I've been dying to get for a long time.

Listen if you need that fog harness I'll ship it to you.. Just pay the shipping. I've had very good fortune as of late and I just want to pay it forward. Lmk

[islandhopper]

Car is looking great! I love the hood and that deflector I've been dying to get for a long time.

Listen if you need that fog harness I'll ship it to you.. Just pay the shipping. I've had very good fortune as of late and I just want to pay it forward. Lmk

Thanks, bud! The GTS deflectors are on amazon right now. There's a link a couple pages back that should take you directly there.

As for the B harness....YES! That would be most excellent.

I'll PM you my address. THANK YOU!

[islandhopper]

Booooooooost!!!

OK, so....im now committed to boosting the F series. Gone are my desires of DOHC, screaming VTEC and 9k shifts.

It just makes more sense for me since i happen to have a spare F22A6 with 116k on the clock. Fresh.

Slowly but surely i will piece together all the turbo components. Gonna try and do it on a budget but i won't be skimping on the forged internals. Forged rods and pistons are a must since i plan to keep it as my daily. Im not going for all out power. I am going for quick spool and low end grunt. Somewhere in the 275-300hp range is my goal. This will be my first attempt at boosting an F series, so i will err on the side of caution.

So, with these parameters in mind, does anyone have any suggestions as to what components might suit my needs? Im looking for advice from people who have a running turbo build and have parts that they are impressed with and would recommend due to their positive experiences with them.

Anyways, if you've read this far, cool. Hopefully some of you can provide some assitance. Thanks.

[Darkcloud]

Dont go DSM for turbo.

I've had crazy boosting ideas that no one here will ever pull off lol. They work just need deep pockets or friends who do fab work

On anther note what are your power goals

[islandhopper]

...Somewhere in the 275-300hp range is my goal...

I definitely won't be going the DSM route. I'd like to get a garrett or turbonetics turbo so i know im getting a quality piece that will last. Im open to suggestions of other brands as well, those are just the two i always hear great things about.

I'd like to auto-x with this set-up, so quick spool is a must.

[dbales]

car looks good man, how's the knob working for ya?

[islandhopper]

car looks good man, how's the knob working for ya?

Thanks D.

The knob is fantastic. Nice weight, nice height and i love the feel of wood grain. I get compliments on it all the time. Especially at drive-thrus. They're like, "Sweet shift knob. Is that a bowling pin?" And im like, "yup, it's custom". And they're like, "nice".

[Quashish]

Dude if you boost my head is going to blow up from the amount of sex coming from this car

[islandhopper]

I can't guarantee the safety of your noggin'...

[islandhopper]

http://www.godspeedproject.com/shop/...ucts_id=328%22

What do you turbo guys think about this godspeed turbo? It fits the bill with .58/.63 trim. Should spool quickly enough and the t3/t4 flange makes it easy to find a manifold with an appropriately placed flange. I have the opportunity to snag a brand new one for $120...

I've heard generally good things about godspeed. Such as they're similar to garrett in design and performance...

[Luis]

What's good!? I haven't been able to ship the damn B harness out because I can't find that mofo lol. As soon as I find it ill try to ship it out. Anything new with your whip?