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t-bone
10-19-2009, 10:36 PM
I'm thinkin of roping a turbo to my EK1 after the head is milled and put back on. Anyone done this? I can get an SRT4 turbo for next to nothing so I'm wondering if it would be cooler and cheaper than custom cam grinds.

Anybody have thoughts or insights? I think the BOV sound would accent my little Cesna sounding 3V just great bwahaha =)

I'm thinking very low boost here BTW, 4-6 lbs so I'm not looking for major power, just a little kick that spools quickly and adds efficiency
2ndGenGuy
10-20-2009, 12:32 AM
Jackson Racing used to turbo them. It's the motor that got them started.

http://www.roadsailing.com/ELEK.html <-- scroll to the bottom for pics

Granted it was the 79-80 version of the EK1, but still, it's pretty much the same principle.
Bluntman
10-20-2009, 05:25 AM
T Bone you are in OC Cal. too? I am in West Garden Grove, by the 22 and Valley View exit.
ekoms
10-20-2009, 05:35 AM
check this out.

http://www.nuac.ca/Other_Junk/Hot_Rods/1982_Honda_Accord_Turbo/1982_honda_accord_turbo.html
2ndGenGuy
10-20-2009, 07:24 AM
Haha! That is awesome! 9psi even. Shame about the final fate of that car...
t-bone
10-20-2009, 10:58 AM
I would love to run to an EL head but I don't know if it is a possibilty... that setup looks hilarious, anyone have power numbers?
2ndGenGuy
10-20-2009, 11:02 AM
You don't need the EL head. The setup would be the same. The Jackson Racing setup put down 126whp.

Also here's another, it's a 1g, but basically the same motor: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3061895923_08848af941_b.jpg
t-bone
10-20-2009, 01:55 PM
T Bone you are in OC Cal. too? I am in West Garden Grove, by the 22 and Valley View exit.

Yeah I'm near ya, off the 91 in Yorba Linda
chuck d
10-22-2009, 12:59 PM
Awesome ! please post pictures, and or, can I come by and see what you got going on there ? I am in SD but work up in LA and OC about 4 times a month.
Can you get another SRT4 turbo ?
Good Luck !
t-bone
10-22-2009, 03:46 PM
I will definitely hit you up when we decide to do it. Lots of other obstacles before to be handled =)
denhonda
11-06-2009, 02:30 PM
Supercharging would be better imo & safer for the engine. Its finding one that'd be the problem.
loko84hb
11-06-2009, 07:17 PM
supercharging sounds pretty interesting...
mcqueen
11-20-2009, 02:33 AM
Sorry repeating what was underneat...
A20A1
12-14-2009, 09:08 PM
Those Scheel Seats look nice
http://www.2002registry.com/interiors.htm
2ndGenGuy
12-14-2009, 10:36 PM
Those Scheel Seats look nice
http://www.2002registry.com/interiors.htm

Hmm yeah those do look pretty nice. I should pick up a set for my Accord. :D

Wow these are the only ones I could find on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Scheel-914-6-GT-Racing-Bucket-Seats_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem23043fe7f9QQitemZ 150395152377QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts

$3000!! :-o :-o

And after more searching, I'm reminded of how expensive really nice seats are! :(
A20A1
12-16-2009, 01:03 AM
http://www.roonuts.com/item.php?id=77
Hazwan
12-16-2009, 03:57 AM
Hmm yeah those do look pretty nice. I should pick up a set for my Accord. :D

Wow these are the only ones I could find on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Scheel-914-6-GT-Racing-Bucket-Seats_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem23043fe7f9QQitemZ 150395152377QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts

$3000!! :-o :-o

And after more searching, I'm reminded of how expensive really nice seats are! :(

Lude seats :thumbup:
Civic Accord Honda
12-16-2009, 03:09 PM
check this out.

http://www.nuac.ca/Other_Junk/Hot_Rods/1982_Honda_Accord_Turbo/1982_honda_accord_turbo.html
Thats bloody awesome!!!

http://www.roonuts.com/item.php?id=77

Do want.
Civic Accord Honda
12-16-2009, 06:30 PM
Did anyone click on the 83 civic where he put the accords old turbo in it and converted it to MPFI!!! ?
http://www.nuac.ca/Other_Junk/Hot_Rods/1983_Honda_Civic_Turbo/1983_honda_civic_turbo.html
You should do that mpfi swap to the 1g john!