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  1. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    What, problems? :)) Forgot to add i converted the steering to manual, done it properly using a guide off here, not sure if it was my best decision... But ill live with it :oops:
  2. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Well, since being boosted the car is ******* temperamental! Overheating whenever it feels like it and broke the welds on the down pipe, then blowing holes in the junk2 megapower exhaust-.- On a positive note I found a cheap tyre called the Westlake sport RS that puts the power down so well...
  3. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Thanks, It was 16.5 psi if i remember correctly
  4. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Finally got it mapped, made 392hp :))
  5. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Few bits i might aswell add.. Breather setup Doorcard retim Wheels painted bronze and 5k stealth hids
  6. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Car is finally (nearly) done now, just waiting to get it mapped and doing bits to tidy it up. Ditched the log manifold and built a ram horn. Whilst waiting for mapping ive re built the front suspension, blasted and painted everything, polybushed, replaced the ball joints, track rod ends and...
  7. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    3" downpipe and decat built this weekend
  8. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Yep that's the plan.. figure out the downpipe and wastage first and see how much room ive got
  9. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Haven't been on this for a while.. need to fix the pics . Anyway Since last time on here engine has come out..again.. re built properly-ish this time, 81.5mm re bore, Nippon racing turbo pistons, acl standard rod bearings, acl race mains, oem headgasket, head skim, supertech valve seals and...
  10. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Ek4 kinda on hold till next payday... So finally got started on my eg after nearly 2 years! Picked up some BBS rx2.. nothing special but £50 from my mate can't complain, sprayed the centers but struggling with polishing the lips :angry2: Also decided to spray the car as arches need doing...
  11. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Well... Haven't done much to the car for ages.... It has been neglected and abused .. even did a rally track day which was excellent fun apart from the jump! The track day ruined my front tyres so the cars looking rather sorry for itself on the stock vti wheels at the moment. I've recently...
  12. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Went to the mountains this evening for a few pics
  13. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Well my car will be off the road end of this month to fit the turbo setup, when it's done I will be using 1000cc injectors, stock pressure regulator, 4bar map sensor. I will deffo contact you for advice when it's done.. Thanks
  14. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Yeah I'm deffo confused haha. I thought you were offering a hand on tuning after I turbo it. But at the moment its just a b18 with a b16 head. It's running fine maby abit lean.. I'm running a hondata s300 with a gsr map. I said about the startup as I don't know how to start it after the turbo...
  15. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Aah you mean help me with the b18/16 swap right? Sorry I was confused. Erm well it's running a stock gsr map at the moment, haven't changed nothing and haven't had it mapped properly
  16. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Can you tell me how can I start it up for the first time after its done just to check it over?
  17. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Going alright... I've done the rings and about 700 miles on the engine all seems perfect Also hoping to have it off the road for a bit so bought this to cruise around in.
  18. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Well... The successful engine swap was short lived :(... It's drinking oil at a ridiculous rate and smoking in vtec. A compression test showed cylinder one down around 50psi, compared to the other cylinders, a bit of oil bumped the compression up 40psi. So gonna strip it down and change the...
  19. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Not much of an update but the b18 is in and running beautifully considering I've never done any engine work in the past. Pics of my cc stage 4 clutch on and Apr head bolts, sanded down the lettering on the rocker cover... Also fitted some bolts bolts side repeaters kit.. Looks awsome as always...
  20. vtec-ifan

    B18 turbo ek4

    Test fitting of the turbo showed some annoying clearance issues :/ gonna have to tuck the radiator. B16 is out, making way for the b18 :)
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