somewhat new... but not a civic driver
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somewhat new... but not a civic driver
I have been lurking and posting from time to time here over the last few months. I like this forum cuz its a little slower paced than some of the other's, and most members here are friendly and helpfull. I dont drive a honda, and to be honest with you i was never interested in honda's till the new civic's, specifically the si's came out. I cant get over how pimp the interioris in the new civic's. but i have recently gained a new appreciation for all honda's.... but im not giving up my IRL!!!
I drive a 2004 Saturn Ion Redline... recently blew it up, to much boost and the stock pistons didnt like it LOL, cracked the ringlands right off of the piston in cyl 4, and cooked 2 others. So im upping the compression a bit, with some Diamond Racing forged pistons, bored it out .040(not much, just wanted a fresh surface on the sleeves), arphead studs, and 3" exhaust from the header back. sticking with a 2.7" pully on the blower, so i should still be boosting around 19-20 psi, but i think ill loose a little with the new exhaust. also having the entire rotating assembly re-balanced.... and a few other goodies. hoping for around 300-320whp with the new build.... and hopfully a 12 sec time slip.
I drive a 2004 Saturn Ion Redline... recently blew it up, to much boost and the stock pistons didnt like it LOL, cracked the ringlands right off of the piston in cyl 4, and cooked 2 others. So im upping the compression a bit, with some Diamond Racing forged pistons, bored it out .040(not much, just wanted a fresh surface on the sleeves), arphead studs, and 3" exhaust from the header back. sticking with a 2.7" pully on the blower, so i should still be boosting around 19-20 psi, but i think ill loose a little with the new exhaust. also having the entire rotating assembly re-balanced.... and a few other goodies. hoping for around 300-320whp with the new build.... and hopfully a 12 sec time slip.
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RE: somewhat new... but not a civic driver
that motor held 19-20psi stock? i have a new found respect for ions!
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RE: somewhat new... but not a civic driver
ORIGINAL: Patrick
so you blew it up, because you were running too much boost, so you are increasing the compression?
...and yes, i wanna run.
so you blew it up, because you were running too much boost, so you are increasing the compression?
...and yes, i wanna run.
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