Turbo Question

[quickangel93]

i got a question guys. im going to be turboing very soon, and i would like to know some answers. im going to be installing a 16g turbo.

This block guard, http://www.honda-performance.com/info-lv2.asp?id=236 , if i install it can i turn up to 12 psi safely?

Also at 12 psi, can i still have my side mount intercooler?

I will be asking questions in this thread as i go further.

[straightedge]

I wouldn't run a sidemount and wouldn't suggest a blockguard unless the block is built and you're a bettin' man.

[Ant]

I wouldnt use a block guard either. I've been told that you'll have problems w/ your coolant. And if your not building the block u dont need a block guard.

[NAiL05]

12 psi is alright depending on tune and you have an auto. You will see that thing roast in hell. You can use a block guard but how effcient it works depends. The problems with cooling are the older block guard designs because the passages werent big ienough or some bs like that manufacturers have changed it. And as mentioned I wouldnt run a sidemount.

[Ant]

I'm not sure but u might have to change your map sensor.

And if u definately want to do the side mount idea u should look into venting your hood. Or u can install it like its a front mount intercooler.

[92ex]

A sidemount would bo OKAY, to run, although your gonna have to compensate for it through your tuning. The blockguard isn't going to be the determining factor whether you can run 12psi or not. It's the tuning, condition of motor, the way you drive, and if you feel comfortable with 12psi.

Outta curiousity, which 16g?

[NAiL05]

Dunno I would think an FMIC would work better than the side mount running that amount of boost. Side mount your gonna have to find a way to direct the air to it or just run a fan at it but thats just me.

[quickangel93]

im going to vent the hood. i thought about block gaurd if its ok. kms has them for $75. so its a decent price. i think sidemount will work fine, ill make sure nothings in the way.

[92ex]

Dunno I would think an FMIC would work better than the side mount running that amount of boost. Side mount your gonna have to find a way to direct the air to it or just run a fan at it but thats just me.

of course a front mount would be more efficient. But if he already has a side mount, it will work. Read my post carefully, i state(not directly), that he will lose power running the sidemount. I really liked RENR's sidemount setup when he had it. You should look up his old threads and find it. It was very nicely done

[NAiL05]

of course a front mount would be more efficient. But if he already has a side mount, it will work. Read my post carefully, i state(not directly), that he will lose power running the sidemount. I really liked RENR's sidemount setup when he had it. You should look up his old threads and find it. It was very nicely done

I think I seen it before quite a while ago but hes running FMIC now. Dunno I have heard bad stories about them so dunno. I will try to read up on his old threads and check it out. I remember one dudes motor blew up with the side mount forgot his sn. The spool should be quicker since lack of distance traveled I would think but I could be wrong on that part too.

[92ex]

less pressure drop. spool doesn't have anything to do with it. quicker throttle response. of course this stuff is minimal

[d112crzy]

the person you're prolly thinking of is skinnye. he's blown up like 3 f22, lol.