turbo
 

Considering putting turbo in my car guys, running ~8 pounds, nothing huge, just want a little more go
But i have 170,000kms. Its running a little rough right now (occasionally stalling because RPM's drop too low when clutch is in), getting a tune up this weekend, gunna see how things are after. Am I an idiot for slappin a turbo on this beast, or should I swap/put new rings in?

what kind of car do you have.

I never recommend turboing after 100,000 miles- you're asking to blow the engine. Think about it- the engine already has 170K km of wear on it- how much longer is it going to last running 8 psi? I'd swap/rebuild the engine first, then turbo it.

Thats what i thought. 4th Gen Lude

I believe it was 2ndGenTeg :D

No, that is my car

Hey, if I replace my piston rings, will that get my engine into decent/turbo shape?
Don't know much about the actual insides of an engine.
What else can wear and tear?

Rods, pistons, cylinder walls, valvetrain, crankshaft...

Replace or rebuild.

Now here's a question
Whats cheaper, fixing everything or just buying another h23
Keeping in mind the headache it might cause me to get this labour done on my existing engine

This might give me an excuse to get V-TEC. Turbo that and I'll fly!
Anyone in the market for an H23 with 170,000 K?

I'd rebuild it. A rebuilt engine will be better than new, and probably cheaper. Think about it- If you rebuild, you'l use all stronger parts- forged rods and pistons, stiffer valvesprings, etc, etc- where as if you just replaced, you'd have the stock internals.

As for your idling problem, try adjusting the IACV on the throttle body- it should fix your problem. If it doesn't, just replace the EACV. It'll take all of half an hour and cost you maybe $50.

Good point, new engines still have to get worn in and everything. I guess I got quite the project on my hands. I can buy these parts locally, for the most part I think. Unless I can find them cheaper on E-Bay or groupbuycentre
Thanks for the info guys, Cheers!

he said that he does not know too much about engine internals, so that means that the labor is gonna kill him (pricewise) plus a h23 is about $1600 with about 30k miles on it. a new engine set is 500-600 (pistons, rings, pins), the rods are another $400-600, but hey his engine is gonna kick some major ass.

Not to say I can't learn. I would love to take the whole summer fixing up my car. Every week or so, buy a new part, take a day or 2 to learn how to install it and do it up. It's just that I have this sick fascination with the blow-off valve sound! ;)
hondaman, you mentioned an 'engine kit' that comes with everything 'cept new rods. Happen to know a company that can hook me up? I might as well get the parts soon, then I don't have to wait for the parts once the snow melts (Canada). I'm so stoked, you guys have been a helping hand in making up my mind! Happy St. Patty's, don't drink and drive your phat cars! Nothing wrong with this though ----> :pukey