TxCv12

How much have you spent so far? And what's your budget?

UTAH TSX

If I posted that my wife might see, Then I would be sleeping on the couch.

ssjoeboe9

So you have to have a boost controller AND a flashpro?

komplexZ

flashpro = engine tuning software/harness (change timing/fuel/vtec eng)
boost controller = control unit and solenoid (regulate air pressure to the turbo's wategate to maintain a constant manifold pressure)

Maybe you are thinking of cars that come with turbo's factory, in which the ECU manages boost control (algorithm and a solenoid). Boost can then usually be changed when you tune/reporg the ECU.

optimusaccord

Utah, did the candy man send you the same pics he sent me??

I am also thinking using the AEM gauge that does read out of boost, boost control and AFR on the same gauge. I think it looks pretty sweet....

UTAH TSX

This is right on the money. The EFR Turbo has all of this built into it one of the reasons we will be using
it for the kits.

UTAH TSX

Oh yeah those are nice my evo bud has one.

No pics here did he get the parts a day early ???????????
I hope so I'm kinda excited to see the EFR and get going on it
share those pics post em up
I know where I'm going tomorrow

tsxronald

Time for me to chime in :-) forged internals? cams or valves and springs?... Idk about a rep intake mani man..

UTAH TSX

In time just cant go crazy with the boost or RPM, there are a lot of stock internal boosted k series out there they seem to be dependable. My want list goes on and on.
I would like to get VTC actuator that advances to 45 degrees before I hit the dyno.

TSX210

I knew you were going to say budget, I knew it!!!
I received your email I wonder what it going to run.

optimusaccord

I thought they said the 09+ already has the 45+ VTC, so there was no need to swap it out.

UTAH TSX

I'm pretty sure it's 25 degrees, try and find out for sure.

And I have you're turbo it is a thing of beauty, I'm clocking it and getting it ready for
tomorrow's test fit.

thunderbt3

The 09+ VTC is 50*....YEA BUDDY!

These guys over here did the grunt work:
http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98685

UTAH TSX

Oh hell yeah thanks thunderbt3, wow I just saved money I new it would happen one day, thanks optimus for pointing this out, wow just got a rush of happyness the load has lightened.

UTAH TSX

Well I'm going for the fake Skunk2 PRO Series, won the e bay auction $225.98 shipped (I was the only bidder)

ttk5

Im interested in a review of the fake skunk2 manifold. I wonder if it will be better than an RBC manifold which is about the same price as the one you won.

tsxronald

Does any one know what aftermarket cams fit our cars? After reading the k20.org post I'm wondering if we can use any k20/k24(pre 09) parts.

optimusaccord

Like the great poet Rick James once said....

"Unity!"

UTAH TSX

For sure I will post up a review and pics of install.

ssjoeboe9

Yeah I can confirm cam is 50, I have the adjustablility within the flahspro software.

UTAH TSX

Tired time to go home, I have been working all day on the EFR install,
It fits with the intake facing the driver side (the precision turbo I had to install inlet facing the passenger side) turned out really nice the only down side is the oil return will have to go into the oil pan the turbo sits to low to go into the timing chain cover like I did with the
other turbo, need to check into using a drain plug return like full race does on there 2012 Civic SI kit they sell. I don't want people to have to take there oil pan off and have a fitting welded on , it's really hard to get the pan off of these jack the motor up drop the sub frame down no fun. Still waiting for the stainless down pipe bends to get here, will work on that next week. no pics yet it's top secret, no I just forgot my camera.

UTAH TSX

Damit I could not sleep untill I found this, what do you all think, or do you want to pull oil pan ???, other ideas-suggestions welcomed here.
This is prl motorsporst 2012 civic kit.
And teaser dyno sheet

komplexZ

Drain line connected to where the drain plug goes? looks like a clever idea

waaasobe

this looks so sick, i wish i had the funds to help finance such a wonderful endeavour ! good luck man i hope it all goes well. i cant wait to see some more pics and a video or two.

optimusaccord

As long as the drain plug return doesn't cause any issues at all with smooth drain back into pan I don't mind. I just don't want to have any compromises that could cause major problems. The drain plug return so long as it's all good, seems fine to me.

UTAH TSX

Here are my thoughts on the oil drain, putting this in the drain line above the oil level in the pan, it is 5 inches long 1 3/4 round, I think this will ensure that no oil backs up into turbo drain line, what do you guys think ?????????
And find a fitting that goes into oil pan that is a tee with plug on one end to remove for oil change drain

optimusaccord

I would defer to the professionals who do this for a living. Maybe ask full race if they have any issues???

UTAH TSX

Lots of pics

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ssjoeboe9

This is too cool! Great progress, I was just wondering how you get the time to work on this all day? Do you have to service other cars too? Then just work on the turbo on your down time?

UTAH TSX

I have 3 days off spent and 4 6pm-9pm spent on this EFR turbo set up so far, it takes forever to figure out the design and then make it work, usually have to start over several times because something didn't work out. I'm really picky and want it all perfect that does not help the time at all.
I work 5 days a week 7am to 6pm on customers cars can tinker a little bit during work.

optimusaccord

Oh my gosh... it is so beautiful... I want it... all over my body...

Really, I am getting pumped about it. My dream is going to come true... for real.

UTAH TSX

Relax breathe into paper bag, hey Optimus it is going really good you're manifold and down pipe are getting tig welded, when I get them back I need to make a jig and then I will ship it to you. I think it will be best for me to have the manifold and turbo to make the hot, cold and intake pipes, I will email you, I found the intercooler that will fit better than mine and is still really big (that is what we want) talked to Cortney about oil drain into the drain plug that it will work fine without reservoir because the turbo sits high enough and the drain is almost straight down.

optimusaccord

Yeah, I was thinking about that while driving today... you will need everything all together at once to make sure nothing rubs or anything like that...

Also, you'll have all the pipes together in one time, and that way others that weren't ready can have a kit to go with.

I have been considering getting the rbc, will that match up with the manifold you are getting, or should I look for the skunk 2 manifold??

UTAH TSX

I have been considering getting the rbc, will that match up with the manifold you are getting, or should I look for the skunk 2 manifold??[/QUOTE]

Looks like the RBC RRC and Skunk all have the same throttle body position, I need to research a little bit. waiting for car to come into shop with rbc.

UTAH TSX

Looks like the RBC RRC and Skunk all have the same throttle body position, I need to research a little bit. waiting for car to come into shop with rbc.[/QUOTE]

UTAH TSX

The ports were a little rough spent a couple hours porting and polishing.

optimusaccord

Guess what this is from....

Sub-Total: $451.57 FedEx Ground (FedEx Ground: 1-4 Business Days with $100 Insurance Included): $43.99 Total: $495.56