well i've got a civic vtec yr 03 with motor D16w7 (ES5 model.) i wanted to tune my car but dont know where to start. i wanna put turbo/supercharger. but dont know whether to choose a turbo or a supercharger.. i would like to get to 200+hp... can any1 tell me which parts should i tune? can any1 help?

 

did you even search this section?? there are so many threads about this that its sickening.

 

^ this does get gone over ALOT.....go back to the Nitrous/SC/Turbo section scroll up to the top. See all those topics up there? (Nitrous FAQ, What You Need To Know, etc.) Read all of those! Twice!

 

yeah read them but still not sure cause vtec is not engaged when using turbo or supercharger.. and would like to know which parts i can tune or change.. like intake manifold etc... if u could plz help?

 

if you go with a Jackson Racing Supercharger it will replace the intake manifold. VTEC still works with both and it is a nice feel... superchargers for civics wont net you the most horsepower, but it is close to zero maintenance, install is pretty simple and reliability is far better than a turbo since you arent running oil lines to it and dealing with a wastegate. Turbos will get you the most power since its very easy to adjust boost levels and get what you want, but some people dont know the limits of the motor and you get a blown one here and there.

If you plan to make this thing a monster... go with a turbo kit. If you are looking for something to make it quick with little maintenance and reliability then go with a JR supercharger.

 

well thnx for ur reply... i think am gonna choose the supercharger... but do u think i can get to 200hp?

 

yeah, with the right mods and a tune 200hp will be no problem. S/C are all about air flow... focus on modifications like an intake, header,exhaust, first. If the aftermarket throttlebodies are compatible with the JR supercharger then its a good investment also. See where you are at and if you are looking for more power then get a smaller pulley for more boost and get a fuel tune.

 

thnx for the advice. well i've already got a 4-2-1 exhaust header.. i wanted to fit in a Type-R Intake manifold.. do u think its possible to put one in a D16w7?

 

If you're going with a supercharger, it replaces your intake. Bolts right up to the head.

 

yeah but i'd like to buy just the jackson supercharger... and i'd like to put a Type-R intake manifold.. do u think its possible?