I don't know too much about cars... I know a lil bit, but I'm trying to expand my knowledge and what not. I have a very simple question.
How much would it cost to put a turbo in a 1993 honda civic Dx with a B16A? this includes parts and labor. Just an estimate would be nice

 

depends on wat type of set up you are lookin at

 

I guess just a basic set up with front mount intercooler. Looking for like 250+ HP. I don't know what set up would be best for that

 

2 things

1) don't listen to 2000 Si Newbi, as he's going the wrong way about boosting a car, and doesn't comprehend what it takes to boost a car, or really anything about turboing a car.

2) boosting the B16 is not an easy task, and should not be taken lightly, without tons of research and studying to know what you're getting yourself into. There are a couple of boosted B16's on the forum, Remmy being one of them. After using the search functions on the forum, and reading into what it takes to boost the B16, the "how much does it cost" figure, will be answered. Having a goal for what you'd like to produce power wise is a great first step, and with the lower number, (250HP), there's not as much work involved as if you wanted to make say 300+HP.

Basically though, you're going to need a lot of research, lots of time, a very good tuner, and lots of parts. Tune alone can cost you somewhere around $600-800, and as such, boosting a car is not a concept to be taken lightly.

 

Cool. Thanks.

 

Why tell him not to listen to me? How am i goin the wrong way about boostin my car? I dont comprehend wat it takes to boost a car... wat are you talkin about? I understand wat i kno from wat you people have been telling me and what i read on here. So if i dont understand then you need to do a better job of explaining. I kno i am new to the whole boosting thing but i did ample research to be competent on the subject and not sputter foolish comments.
Please tell me my flaws since you kno me so well.

 

Shhh. Clam down people.


Anyway. Cderalow is right. Its not just slap it on and go. Most importantly is the compression ratio to the amount of boost you use. One of the more popular turbos used for the b16 is an 18g. Greddy makes a kit that still retains a/c for the GSR but it work just fine for the b16a. Now, the tuning is also important. You will need to get a chipped ecu utilizing Hondata, Crome , or Uberdata software. The more money you spend on tuning the faster it will be and the longer your car will last.

I have a completly different setup called a standalone. It simply replaces the ecu and allows you to tune all parameters without any problems or barriers. It can come back to bite you in the *** though but I wont get into that.

Research, research, research. This forum as a lot of stuff for new guys so look around. We'll learn ya

 

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_40.../tm.htm#400322
read this then come back with more questions.

 

remmy said "clam down"... lol.

 

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