Moderators??

yea, my oil pressure switch is above the oil filter too.

hey steve, you are pushing 8.5 psi? What do you have to manage your fuel?

thanks in advance,

aj

steve, ur picture is very confusing.. i don't know where u took it.. i mean from bottom? top?? left? right? haha...
but i will be able to find it whe i install it later.. so thanks alot

AJ - I was at 8.5 with the blue box and then turned it down to 7 to be on the safe side.

Xbird - the photo was taken under my car with me laying down on my creeper with my head pointed to the back and my feet hanging out to the front. That axle you see in the pic is the left axle. You really ought to get the Helm manual man, it can't be beat as a reference for your car.

yep i agree, that's why i have the bible with me ! so i am not worried !

thanks

[thermal]

ha ha ha.....you guys are right...thanks steve! the pressure switch is directly above the filter........i spent so much time looking at it from undeneath.....

[thermal]

Originally posted by xbird
yes i do have aim
xbird268
add me !
thanks for the help !

i added u......mine is thermald16.....add me to yours too

MiNes MRxCLOWNY if anyone cares to know. = )

mine is:

wordjose

if anybody wants to know.

And mine is turbod97CivicEx if anyone wants to know. Even if you don't want to know. hehe

[thermal]

i have yours steve...i didnt know u had one cLoWnY, u know i gotta have yours, i'll add you too ajn......peace big dawgs!!!!

ditto yo!

Man i wish we can all live in the same town...
then we would mod our cars together !! making up thos CIVIC TURBO GANG !
PHHSSSTTT all the way on the street !!! woow it would be cool !!!


I changed my exhaust today, before i got into the tunnel, i opened up window, it SOUNDS SO GOOOD !!!
it's a greddy evo exhaust !!!
I also break those stuff in the CAT too.. heheh... making a better flow !!!
anywyas, just want to share with u guys !!1
i am going to install my short shifter next week, and maybe probably the turbo too.....
it sounds like lots of work for the turbo, i am delaying it, coz i am so so so tired............ and i am really scared i will not get my car working after i installed the turbo....
i hope it won't........

BTW, hehe.. lots of questions, when you tap ur boost gauge tube to the vacuum line, how did u connect it?? i mean u will have a little hose coming out from the TEE from the vacuum line, right? how do you connect that little hose to the tube?? let me know thanks...

Hey xbird, whats up dawg, don't worry too much about the vacuum line too much. Once you do it its really simple. ANother thing do not forget to weld the valve thing on your oil pan. YOU HAVE TO WELD IT On or it will leak.

i don't think i will weld it.................
i mean........... STeve's page didn't ask me to weld it :P

and how do hell do i get ppl to weld it when my car is no running !!

i will just put some kind of chemical around the flange to avoid leaking....................

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by xbird
and how do hell do i get ppl to weld it when my car is no running !!

You should really take your oil pan out when you drill the holes for the oil return.. If you dont youll have metal shavings in your oilpan which could be bad. Then while its out take it and have it welded.

[thermal]

yeah x, you do plan to take out the pan right. it is better for the drain elbow to be welded, mine is not. just make sure that you do NOT make those bolt holes too big. use loctite for the nuts and bolts. apply a high temp permatex around the outside of the flange edge.......i did all that to lower the chances of leakage.......

as far as the vacuum lines......piece of cake. if u buy the gauge new, it should come with fittings and adapters. it should adapt to a barb end. the barb end will slip fit into the tubing. get some "T" fittings with barb ends from the hardware store or automotive store. peace bro

did your oil flange ever leak????

it's pain in the ass where u got to take the oil pan out (very far for me) in the middle of ur installations..... i think i will just do whatver u did thermal, if it leaks, well bad luck, i got to takeit out and getit welded.. damn...... i hope it won't happen

BTW guys, I can install the blue box before i install the turbo, right??
let me know

thanks

yeah you can install the blue box before the turbo as long as you don't drive......

so u r saying i can't use the blue box without the turbo???

then can i run the turbo without the blue box?? i mean just install the turbo, but not boosting.........
coz i am not sure ifi will have enough time to hook up the blue box after the turbo install

JB Weld all the way!!

seriously. That is what a couple of welding shops recommended me to do. I called about 10 shops in my area and no one would weld the flange on for me. It has something to do with the fact that the aluminum is porous with oil or something like that. I don't really understand it though.

Anyway, chris, you are going to have to take off your oil pan. And if you can't get the flange welded onto the pan, then use JB Weld. That's what I used. It's only a couple bucks and it is as hard as a rock. That shit is the shit!:P

later,

aj

sorry to ask, but my english is really bad....
what is JB weld???
let me know
thanks

u need THE BLUE BOX. IF YOU DONT YOU'LL BLOW YOUR MOTOR. IT WILL PROBABLY TAKE YOU LIKE MAYBE 1-3HOURS. noT THAT HARD. TOOK ME LIKE 1 HOUR.

OK
I just raced with a RSX with just my exhaust on :P
i am not sure if he is stepping it hard...
but on the first gear, we are almost the same, then i think he didn't want to go on on second gear, or maybe he did, i passed him with around half car length, then on i turned into third gear, he was fast at that, he was passing me.. but i catched up abit, then he slows down, it was only 140KM/H, he sucks, he was scared !!
i don't think he has any mods, well yes.. the INDIGLO rear emblem :P

they should have 160 HP, right?? they should be freaking fast like a SI, but ........... well... maybed he didn't really step it hard, i didn't either, i wasn't stepping it to the floor........
coz the floor was kind of wet, i was spinning like crazy on second gear... but anyways, CANADIANS sucks.... :P they never have the guts to do race on streets :P RSX SUCKS MY DICK ........ WELL I MEAN THE DRIVER HEHEHE

You have to have both the turbo and the bluebox installed or none. if you have the blue box only you'll probably blow your motor cuz your gonna run way too rich.
WIthout the blue box and just the turbo your gonna blow your motor cuz your gonna run way too lean. So either both or none.
Merry christmas by the way. ! = )

[thermal]

the blue box should not take long. it took me about an hour and half to put it on.....u can install it before the turbo, but leave the power (to the blue box) untapped until the turbo is installed. it should only be one wire.....i cant remember which........

ok got ya! i won't drive it until i have both hooked up

OK i am ready for the installation:
1) Exhaust manifold gasket
2) Oil pan gasket
3) Mobile Synethic, I bought the 10 W-30, is that the one I should use? how long after I have to change oil?? How much should i put in?? 1 L?? let me know !!!
4) Oil Filter, FRAM PH 6811
5) JB Weld
6) Locitie Red
7) High Temp Silicone Sealant
8) Teflon Tape
9) I NEED A TORQUE WRENCH !! I am probably getting it on boxing day ! i hope it will be 50 % off ! hehe...
Is there anything I missed?? plz let me know
thanks !!!

Valve cover gasket and make sure you adjust your valves if you know how to.

I HAVE TO ADJUST MY VALUES???
HOW COME?????????????????
I THOUGHT I DON'T NEED TO OPEN MY VALE COVER !!

not necessary but good for the motor

[thermal]

yeah, not necessary like clOWny said......as far as oil level, just fill it up until u hit above the full mark. i can not remember how much i used........i change my oil the same way.....$3000 miles......keep it synthetic all the time......

what do u mean full tank????
cnfusing............................

i mean full mark... so i need to pull that metal stick out to see while i am filling???
do u remember approximately how much?? 3 L??

[thermal]

Originally posted by xbird
i mean full mark... so i need to pull that metal stick out to see while i am filling???
do u remember approximately how much?? 3 L??

correct....full mark on the dipstick. i used about 3-4 quarts of the oil, i think. do not overfill. too much oil can cause seal/gasket damage (not instantly). do not worry too much about this. after the second quart of oil, wait a few minutes to check the level of oil. waiting will give the oil enuff time to settle. when it's settle, u will get a more acurate reading on the dipstick......

quarts?? how many quarts i am using???
damn... i only know Litre ! haha...
teach me teach me !!!

I believe the bible states:

3.8 quarts when you change your oil filter.

3.8 quarts x .9463 (conversion factor) = 3.59594 liters

you should put in 3.59594 liters of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil if you are changing your oil filter as well.

hope this helps,

aj

ok... i bought the 10 W one.. Mrclowny said i should use the 5W, Can i mix them???
i only bought 1 L of 10W, i am going to buy 3 more L, can i use 5 W and use them together???

[thermal]

i gallon is equal to 4 quarts.

a quart is one common oil container......

Hey Guys, I am putting my turbo in tomorrow if i am able to wake up at 8 am !! hehe...
My question is "DO I NEED WHEEL STOPPER? "
PLZ ANSWER ME ASASP !!! THANK YOU !!!

its not a bad idea. You don't want the car to fall on you in the install!!

I just used a piece of firewood

I am sure you have some up there in canada

Good luck on the install. If you need anyhelp, you know that we are here for ya!!

btw: I installed my shocks and springs today. It looks pretty sweet (well, in the back because the front is sittin' 2 feet high in the air on cinder blocks!)

later,

aj