Oh yeah, had to get a vacuum manifold. The RDX had more vacuum lines then the average Honda Civic Si or Acura RSX.

 

Everything cost about $300.

The 18t can push out another 60-80 cfm so estimated about another 30-40 HP. Plus it'll be more effective at higher rpms because of the clip. You can probably forego the clip, and save a few bucks, but I figured why not?

You might be able to squeeze a 19t wheel in there for a few extra HP, but it'll be cutting it close.

 

i was wondering if you had more lines or not.. did you have to drill holes and add a couple? its hard to tell with the photos

 

so did they replace just the wheel? or the whole cartridge?

 

Blouch performance turbo in Lebanon Pennsylvania.

 

Just the wheel, bearings, and seals. I bought the wheel though.

 

did they have to bore the housing? or did it fit ok? where did you get the wheel at? was thinking of getting this http://www.xsboostturbochargers.com/...-mhi-18t-td04/

 

The vacuum manifold was for the extra vacuum lines from the blow valve, and fuel pressure regular. The brake booster and oil catch fit right up to the RBC.

 

youll have to do a full write up on that cause you inspired me to want to do this =)

 

They have to reprofile the housing. But yeah they have to bore it out a little. Your head is in the right place. You'll need a compressor wheel like that.

 

you all bolted back up? notice a difference?

 

Funny story... I don't have an rdx. I'm doing this for an OEM build on my tsx.

And it's not done yet. Still waiting in a couple of things.

 

The intake manifold feels superb! Pulls hard from 4500rpm to redline without any turbo lag. However, my mechanic told me to stay off it until I get it tuned because of the increased air flow.

 

The build looks awesome!! let us know when you take it to the track i want to see how badly you beat my time!!

 

wonder what the before and after HP is thats awesome its noticeable.. must be atleast 10hp

 

so what's the plan for the intercooler ken? ETS? custom?

I'm sure the meth injection cools it nicely, but given your track record its probably safe to assume you want to upgrade...

 

Not sure about 10hp probably more, because it pulls really hard were usually it lags. You know up top.

 

I will most likely go with the ETS intercooler, but still keeping an open mind about other options. I haven't connected the water/meth to the new setup. I going to wait for the cam install and tune. I live an hour 1/2 away from Humble Performance, so I have to take a few days off to go there for the work. Hoping it will be soon.

 

Changing out the Timing chain, VTC filter, and the spool valve filter.

 

I wonder how often we should replace this under normal duty.

Get the ETS I/C for sure!

 

didnt even know there was a filter to either item.. good to know =)

 

Don't have to replace those filter as long as u run good oil. Pulled one out of my v6 with 105k on it and it looks clean like my new one

 

I'm sure under normal (stock) conditions they would last the life of the vehicle; however, this build is not under those conditions. With high lift cams and dual valve springs, I'm sure it would hurt to change out a few minor things along the way.

 

the ETS is supposedly capable to 450 HP I believe...

yeah I wouldn't run it all or much at all without tuning it either bro...

 

I will look into ETS. I think I'm able to get my car up to Humble Performance next week. I'll see what they can do first, maybe a custom intercooler setup.

 

.....and they said it couldn't be done

 

call 'em up, I bought one off the shelf last December - PM if you want pricing details.
It flows REAL well, if my stock turbo is getting gains, you'll be wicked happy.

Interested in how you'll tune out the 4k flatness, It's rather annoying for me and I have the Hondata stock tune.

 

Well with the RBC and ZDX TB, it just pulls to redline no flatness at all. I wish I had some of you local to check it out. We need to have an RDX meet sometime in the near future. Oh, I took a 100 mile trip today and was getting an average of 20mpg. Could be the setup...

 

that's what I get with my tune around town, and I can never seem to keep my foot out of it for a full tank so I could probably do better then 22 -24 but I do live in the mountains of pa so go figure...

 

cant wait to see what kind of numbers you pull with all that done. I think I might wind up going to a front mount setup eventually as I think it will need it so there is no air flow issues at speed. I think the top mount looses flow across the core at higher speeds on the road.

 

The only time I saw 20+mpg was stock rolling on 18" wheels. My average with 20" rims was 17, maybe 17.5mpg. But I'm rock'n 20" rims, BBK, and 20" spare and got around 20mpg. Kinda scared me, but I guessed it could be the setup untuned, not sure.

 

I saw my mechanic this morning and he wants to get my car in soon, but he told me to order some more parts like, TSX actuator cam with flange bolt(for more timing) and Valve Spring Compressor.

 

Do you mean a 50* vtc gear?

 

Yes, cam gear. 14310-RBB-003

 

Ok, I'm not going with the TSX cam gear, just running the stock one. Made an appointment for next week to get everything installed at Humble Performance.

 

cant wait to see install complete and dyno results

 

if this comes out good i'd be so tempted to follow suit!!

 

which K-Tuned radiator hose did you order(rsx or tsx)?

 

How much has it cost so far?

 

TSX K24 hose (top only), You are not going to use the bottom hose.