r18 turbo question

[andyblevins01]

Yeah idk it's the cvt so idk

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[Nix]

Ah, I was going to say the AT is actually pretty stout. It's the same 5 speed unit they use in the Acura RDX that runs about 240hp.

The CVT I have no idea. I would highly recommend considering an auxiliary fluid cooler. At the least plumb in a temp gauge and determine if you need the extra cooling. I would say you will end up needing it if boosted. I managed to get the temp of my AT fluid over 220 with a cooler on it and just the stock engine.

 

[andyblevins01]

Ok I'll look at doing that first and have u used a hondata flash pro

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[Nix]

Yeah, I have flashpro for my car. Just running a SRI/TBS setup. FP definitely made the car run better. I didn't realize how "off" it was until afterwards. The gains are not like anything for the Si but definitely worth getting. Especially if you are going to do some major modifications later on.

The car does respond really really well to handling mods. They can be made to corner very well. Power is a struggle with the R18.

 

[Nix]

My ATF cooler DIY guide. I said not for CVT because I'm just not familiar enough with them to recommend a cooler setup. I see lots of small SUV's with CVT coolers so I think it would be safe to use. The Juke and Rogue had lots of CVT overheating issues that were solved with a small external cooler. If you're going to mod heavy I don't think a fluid cooler would scare you much.

http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/diy-at-transmission-cooler-dx-lx-ex-not-for-cvt.13700/#post-370823

 

[andyblevins01]

Yeah I plan on doing mods bc it's the only new car ima buy so I'm not going to sell her

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