Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - turbo d16

I have a 97 civic ex 2dr. I think it is a d16y8 right? Anyway i was wondering if it is worth it to put a turbo in. Would it be better to do a swap? Also, which would be cheaper.

about the same price. the turbo would probably be a little faster, depending on what motor you put in. so does price. the d16y8 is a great motor to turbo. a turbo will be faster than a swap, but that is about it until you do some internal engine work, while a swap would be just beginning of your power.

With the D-series engines your best bet is a turbo. Unless you want to upgrade to a B-series which wouldnt be as fast as the turbo in the first place. Both are great options... some people prefer naturally aspirated over forced induction.

and then theres the option of getting a b series swap and boosting further on down the road...

when you say internals, what does that include? cams, pistons, camshaft?

usually pistons, rods. thats what is put under the most stress with FI. also, maybe a blockgaurd or get the block posted.

if you want to get the most power out of your car, do a b-series swap then build up the internals and put on turbo

if you had the money, you should go with the k20. a thing of beauty i tell u. lol

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My D15b just came in its the JDM with 130hp, im pretty excited cause this is my first swap and i plan on putting a turbo on it by the summer.. any advice from anyone i do the swap tuesday...

D16Y8's definetly have turbo potential. http://www.turbod16.com/viewtopic.php?t=4140 The second highest hp (306) there is a Y8. But it's not gona come easy. That engine's got forged internals, T3/T4 60-1 vtrim stg 3 .63 exhaust, is running 20 psi, and has Hondata and KSM450's. Not exactly wallet friendly.