Hello everyone I haven't been on here in awhile so I thought I would make a project thread to show off what I have been working on all winter long! Im 17 years old, a senior in high school, and I got a job after football season this year in November. I have been into Honda's since I was 15 when my brother gave me a CRX. When I turned 16 I bought a 1993 Civic EX coupe for $800. It was nearly perfect except it needed axles. This summer it blew a headgasket, so I needed another car. I bought a 1995 Civic DX coupe which had a D16Z6 swap from a Del Sol in it. I got that for $1250, which is a steal because it has no rust, low miles on the engine (under 80,000) and it has a perfect interior.






Anyway, I decided to build a turbo kit. My job pays about $800 a month so I set a budget for $1500 total cost for parts on this turbo kit. Every 2 weeks I buy some new parts. Here is what I have so far:



1.) Intercooler - eBay bar & plate design

2.) Piping/Clamps/Couplers - eBay silicone couplers and decent clamps
3.) Oil Line Kit - FastTurbo complete kit

4.) BOV - eBay Type RS
5.) Vacuum Mani. - Golden Eagle vacuum manifold

6.) Oil Sandwich Adap. - eBay oil sandwich adapter (may switchto a greddy one)
7.) Catch Can - OBX catch can
8.) Downpipe - eBay one with flexpipe
9.) Fuel Pump - Walbro 255lph fuel pump

My budget is $1500, and all that is roughly $750. I still need to find a turbo, manifold, injectors, and other misc. parts. I am buying DSM 450cc injectors in a few days so I will add that to the list. This project has been going on since November and this post is just to catch you up on it. I plan to be done by May, and after I get it tuned I will be sure to post a video and lots of pictures. All feedback is great so say what you want about my project.

 

looking good so far. What turbo you plan on running? Gona build the engine at all or run her stock?

 

looks good, keep us updated
doubt its gettinn built with a 1500 budget

 

Heh, I hope you are ready to modify the **** out of all of that.

 

yea, some of the ebay stuff is ok, like the intercooler and piping but some of the other stuff...mehh

 

Ya I know all the eBay stuff isnt the best, but im trying to save money where I can. I want to run a good turbo/manifold, since they are very important parts that I cant cheap out on. I am trying to get this turbo: http://www.kcsr.org/viewtopic.php?t=187771or something similar.

 

Not a bad deal for that turbo. I would suggest getting an oem turbo. Cheap and pretty reliable. It would also better fit your budget.

I think you're forgetting about your engine management, thats probably the most important part. Without a good tune, you won't go anywhere.

 

oh it will go.... it will go boom lol right through the block

 

oh man graduating high school and starting a turbo project you goin to college next year? good luck (believe me, you'll need it)