Turbo

mirso1995

mirso1995

Active Member
15
12
Hey guys I have a stock 2013 civic si and I'm looking to turbo it in the future but I don't even know where to begin I want the best turbo I can get that comes with power and reliability please comment and give me some advice. Thank you ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416865973.121669.jpg
 
Nix

Nix

Jötunn Moderator
10,765
8,162
Lew-vul, KY
Body Style
It's A Fast Pig!
Well the first thing you need to do is decide how much power you want to make. Up to a certain point a supercharger can provide very similar power levels but with instantly available power.

You need to pick how much power you want to make because that will determine the turbo you go with. You need to match the turbo properly because as cool as a huge turbo under the hood looks it may not work at all for the kind of driving you are going to be doing. Match the turbo size to your power goals and driving. I huge turbo can produce tons of power but only if you have enough exhaust gasses to spin that thing up. Bigger turbo = more air volume and more power but that takes pressure and that means turbo lag. The volume of air a turbo can move is as important as the psi number. A big turbo moving more air can make more power at a lower psi than a small turbo spinning it's brains out.

You'll need to do a ton of reading. Also you can consult with vitviper, since you'll definitely need flash pro and a tune. He's your go to guy for tuning.

First thing: How much power do you want/need?
 
mirso1995

mirso1995

Active Member
15
12
I don't need a crazy amount of power it's my daily but I do want to be glued to my seat when I rip it. Somewhere between fun and reliable. Of course I'm gonna do a lot of reading it's gonna take quite some time before I actually start ordering parts. I really appreciate the reply btw
 
stilletto

stilletto

Well-Known Member
1,709
1,422
Chicago, IL
Vehicle Model
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Decide on whether or not you'd like to go Supercharger or Turbocharger first. That'll determine which supporting mods are necessary. You'll learn that spinning your tires gets old quick.
 
Michal006

Michal006

Well-Known Member
9,565
4,674
PA
Vehicle Model
Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 6MT
Body Style
Access Cab
How much power do you want? Maybe you can achieve your HP goal with bolt on parts to avoid spending a lot of money on turbo.
 
Dennis Rockholt

Dennis Rockholt

9k Alll Day
1,952
869
Franklin, TN
Vehicle Model
370Z Fairlady aka "Nismo"
Body Style
Coupe
Agreed, pick a power goal. Like Nix said, if relatively reasonable you may want to consider getting a supercharger instead
 
Michal006

Michal006

Well-Known Member
9,565
4,674
PA
Vehicle Model
Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 6MT
Body Style
Access Cab
So you want 65HP more than you have now? Then forget about a turbo and get Flash Pro, Downpipe, PRL CAI, RBC IM, Throttle body and you're set.
 
squiggy

squiggy

Cartographer
Super Mod
11,183
6,654
Michiana
Vehicle Model
'12 Civic Si
Body Style
DBP II Coupe
Michal006 said:
So you want 65HP more than you have now? Then forget about a turbo and get Flash Pro, Downpipe, PRL CAI, RBC IM, Throttle body and you're set.
Click to expand...
Realistically, that is really no more than a 50whp gain. Not to mention most of the power is unusable unless you are redlining it.
 
Michal006

Michal006

Well-Known Member
9,565
4,674
PA
Vehicle Model
Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 6MT
Body Style
Access Cab
squiggy said:
Realistically, that is really no more than a 50whp gain. Not to mention most of the power is unusable unless you are redlining it.
Click to expand...

Agreed, but it's still a lot cheaper than getting a turbo or blower. Unless he wants to make 300-400whp. Also he never told us what he's budget is.
 
Michal006

Michal006

Well-Known Member
9,565
4,674
PA
Vehicle Model
Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 6MT
Body Style
Access Cab
It adds up very quickly when you add supporting mods.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top