Turbo build, engine pics

[87preludeA20A3]

Well there you go what do you guys think, i don't have any other pics of the inside because i didn't figure them necessary because its all just stock bottom end( the head is too, with the exception of polished exhast ports..) The bottom end just has .020 over piston, polished crank...etc..etc. The mani if you didn't know i got from 3geez about 4 months ago, the turbo is just a Chrysler/Dodge turbo(48/42 A/R) I hate the intake housing on the turbo but it will do for now... and my nicely painted red valve cover, it kinda looks orange because of the light though.. Well I have alot more work to do on this thing still before it goes in but what do you guys think so far...?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h39/87preludea20a3/Engine1.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h39/87preludea20a3/Engine2.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h39/87preludea20a3/Engine3.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h39/87preludea20a3/Engine4.jpg

[reanimator420]

i like it, cant wait to see numbers rollin in

[EricW]

Looks good, But I see the dreaded red dust in the distributor. Makes me want to put my turbo stuff on.

[gfrg88]

that looks sweet dude!!! i cant wait till you finish this and actually show up to one of our meets ;)

[smufguy]

DO you have any internal pics? Looks good so far and the two things i am concerned about is the Turbo to Radiator clearance and the fuel. Seems like you got the stock regulator on. U plan on running additional injectors or something? and yeah that distributor has to go. Lol looks worse than mine. A little info about the head and the cam would be appriciated.

[MessyHonda]

yeah does not look bad at all. im going to start rebuilding my engine after i get another car to stick it in

[87preludeA20A3]

Ok well the distributor is dirty inside yes but what is wrong with that, once the cap is on you'll never see it.. also i didn't take pics of internals, like i said i didn't see any point because it is all just new stock parts... sorry but i'm not a big picture taker. As for injectors and fuel regulator i am most likely going to use dsm injectors(blue tops).. and maybe a B&M reg. The head i just took a cylinred read repair and rebuilding class in college and reabuilt it... I did a complete valve job(3 angle) and polished the exhaust side for flow. other than that i just R&R'd the head. I only plan on running 7-10 psi on thins motor so i don't think i'll need much more than what i already explained on this engine.. How does all this sound...?

[87preludeA20A3]

eh, i'll just grab like another one from the junk yard no biggie...new ones are like $250 or somthing right?

[bobafett]

between 400-500.. i just picked one up at the junkyard for $25. :D it was a reman too, and so new it was clean and had a warranty sticker on it!

[AccordEpicenter]

10psi is doable on stock internals no prob, so if you just wanna go oversize stock cast pistons they should hold.

[87preludeA20A3]

That's about what i planned maybe even less(7-10)... I think i should be around 175 Hp depending on the boost and stuff... I believe that Elijah did those numbers with this mani,slightly larger injectors and FPR... We shall see.

[87preludeA20A3]

Ok just so i get all around info, people at prelude power asked me about my vaccum dizzy and boost. How will that all work out, i just figure not using the vaccum advance will solve any problems. What dop you boosted accords do?

[bobafett]

your best bet is using something along the lines of an MSD BTM. it will pull ignition timing a certain amount (that you set on a dial) per pound of boost in the system. its a cheap easy way to pull timing. :)

[Kabuki]

You can also implement stepped timing retard with an OBD1 conversion and Crome. I believe that TurboEdit will also do it with OBD0 Civic and Teg ECUs.

[87preludeA20A3]

Thanks for the info, I will figure out something to do... The MSD seem like the first thing i will try. And upgrade from there..

[Justin86]

Nice mani, looks like the ones Sean was building. Yea I will be curious if the wastegate hits the rad, or just run a civic rad. ;)

[87preludeA20A3]

plans are for the stock one working so says seamn and elijah(on an accord) But i wouldn't mind a civic radiator meakes engine compartment look bigger with more room...

[bobafett]

yeah justin i think that was the manifold that sean built for elijah long ago. :)

im thinking of putting a civic radiator on the DRIVERS side of the front bumper, and running one of those manifolds that moves the turbo over to the passenger side. :) would be bitching.... ill find a pic...

[smufguy]

ill help ya man...

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2996/f89fc8737tt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AccordEpicenter]

i think elijah built that himself didnt he? sean was making those shorty 4-1 stainless manifolds for dodge T3s

[87preludeA20A3]

Well this mani was stainless but it had lots off burns and finger prints in it so i painted it...But yeah it is made for the dodge T3 with the weird flange... And as for access to spark plug its really easy now we shall see once it is in the car.

[speedpenguin]

Well, I'm impressed! Good job!

[88Accord-DX]

Looks nice. Let us know how the turbo w/wastage & radiator fit. Going with inter-cooler too?

[87preludeA20A3]

My plans are to fabricate a top mount intercooler with some kind of hood scoop.But i may have to go with a fron mount... I want to keep low profile from attracting any unwanted attention, because i live in So Cal the cops are asses around here when it comes to modified cars..

[AccordEpicenter]

go with a front mount and paint it flat black, a ricer hood scoop (even functional) and big enough to actually work is REALLY gonna draw attention.

[87preludeA20A3]

Yeah like i said it is just a thought, if i did put a scoop i'm not stupid enough to put a huge freaking one, something like 280 z or early 300z's. But front mount would have cooler intake air because of its size so for functionality purposes that is most likely the best way to go...

[Acid X]

Ahh, i want to go turbo.. Yes... But i can't. Looks good dude...

Here's to hoping it all goes right the first try. :)

[bobafett]

i would get a ricey mesh grill for your bumper, spray it black, and put a flat black intercooler behind it. it will function better than most top mounts, and if you do it right, nobody will ever see the intercooler. :D

sport compact car's project silvia has a very nice stealth fmic install

[Justin86]

air-water intercooler would be the best for low visibility set up.