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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Really amateur question, what is psi, what's it do.. is it faster with more psi?
 
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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pounds per sqaure inch like airing up a tire......
more pressure
 
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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I thought it was pressure.. what do you use, whats "safe' and whats stock psi
 
Old Aug 5, 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
 
Old Aug 5, 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
 
Old Aug 5, 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
 
Old Aug 5, 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
 
Old Aug 5, 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
 
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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How much are those turbos new? if 800$ is cheap
 
Old Aug 5, 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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