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Old 08-05-2009, 08:17 PM
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Really amateur question, what is psi, what's it do.. is it faster with more psi?
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:24 PM
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pounds per sqaure inch like airing up a tire......
more pressure
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:34 PM
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I thought it was pressure.. what do you use, whats "safe' and whats stock psi
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:38 PM
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8psi is what alot use on stock engine but i say 6 psi just to be safer
and then from there build engine up little by little and then upgrade boost..
stock psi on turbo all depends on the turbo and the wastegate
a t25 turbo is perfect for a stock honda... they come with 6-8 stock psi
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:45 PM
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t25 turbo, how much is that
How much will it cost to get it installed too.. I won't be able to do it
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:47 PM
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just depends on who does it and how much you find it for...they arent that hard to install
here is one for sale from a hcf member
https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=77436
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:53 PM
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so like 800$
I've never done anything like that to a car, to install a turbo, i don't know if i would succeed haha
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:55 PM
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ask around at your local shops how much to install or if you have any mechanic friends.... and that kit he is selling cheap it is a great buy
it comes with everything needed plus some
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:57 PM
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How much are those turbos new? if 800$ is cheap
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 09:02 PM
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well its the whole kit really and a good one starts at about 1,500 and up
 


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