H22 Turbo n00b

[Daheavyking]

The body kit robs the car of its beautiful lines. Still a nice car. I have had hardly any sleep the past day but........ how come I see no IC. Or am I tripping?

[SNOOZE]

The body kit robs the car of its beautiful lines. Still a nice car. I have had hardly any sleep the past day but........ how come I see no IC. Or am I tripping?

Same here man, I have a 4 month baby, so I never sleep either! Thank god for coffee!!
Idk I thought some turbo set ups didnt need intercoolers, idk if you have ever heard of "sleeper" turbos, they are like exshaust turbos..... And yeah im going oem front with lip for sure, body kits are flimsy and too ricey...lol

[SNOOZE]

welcome friend.

Thanks !

[nevi325]

love that 3rd pic

[deevergote]

A turbo setup should ALWAYS have an intercooler... some cars came without from the factory, but when boosting an engine that wasn't made for it, it's a necessity. Turbos make a LOT of heat, and heat kills engines. The intercooler is there to help take some of that heat away before it does damage.

I don't see how that could be intercooled... looks like the pipe is running straight to the throttle body.


The H22 has fairly high compression, and "weak" internals (not really weak, but they don't hold up to boost for very long, as they aren't made for it...) Even with everything done properly, a stock-block H22 will often blow up. I'm amazed this car made it from AZ to CA without grenading!


Definitely dig into that car (and don't drive it... unless you want to replace the engine soon...) Share what you find, and we'll help you put things together as it SHOULD be!

I wish it was possible to reliably turbo a car with no intercooler... that makes things so much more simple!

[Extacee]

You might run into a lot of problems with that turbo charged car. Your in California still or are you in Arizona because if your in Arizona your fine but if your in California you will run into smog issues and will not pass the visual inspection. That is unless you know someone . I like what you have going for the car an I hope all goes well from here on. Just looking out for a fellow cb7 tuner member .

[deevergote]

"your" is a possessive.
"you're" means "you are"


Just sayin...

[PointBlank]

Haha for real, why would I lie about having a turbo.... Im not trying to impress no one, I need help with this carmore like it! I dont even know how to use photoshop..lol

Hood prop looked funny at first, like only half of it was there.

But upon a closer look I can see the whole thing.

[SNOOZE]

love that 3rd pic

Thanks, im planning on re-recreating this exact car but with my new coupe!

A turbo setup should ALWAYS have an intercooler... some cars came without from the factory, but when boosting an engine that wasn't made for it, it's a necessity. Turbos make a LOT of heat, and heat kills engines. The intercooler is there to help take some of that heat away before it does damage.

I don't see how that could be intercooled... looks like the pipe is running straight to the throttle body.


The H22 has fairly high compression, and "weak" internals (not really weak, but they don't hold up to boost for very long, as they aren't made for it...) Even with everything done properly, a stock-block H22 will often blow up. I'm amazed this car made it from AZ to CA without grenading!


Definitely dig into that car (and don't drive it... unless you want to replace the engine soon...) Share what you find, and we'll help you put things together as it SHOULD be!

I wish it was possible to reliably turbo a car with no intercooler... that makes things so much more simple!

Word... Im not driving it till I fix it up all the way and its reliable

[deevergote]

Smart man.

I think you taking ownership of this car may be what saves its life!

[SNOOZE]

You might run into a lot of problems with that turbo charged car. Your in California still or are you in Arizona because if your in Arizona your fine but if your in California you will run into smog issues and will not pass the visual inspection. That is unless you know someone . I like what you have going for the car an I hope all goes well from here on. Just looking out for a fellow cb7 tuner member .

Dont trip man I got it covered and yeah im in cali

Smart man.

I think you taking ownership of this car may be what saves its life!

Thanks man, I just love jdm CB7 sleepers, I do have an intercooler its just hidden so the cops cant see it

[SNOOZE]

Just got my new mugen lip today, my buddy kicked me down with it, idk if it will fit, from what ive read it will, its off a 98 accord coupe.... Still need to buy oem front...

[deevergote]

The 5th gen Accord lips can be made to fit with modification, but it might be tough to make the 6th gen lip fit. I'm sure you can do it, but it might be tough.

[SNOOZE]

Well ill look to see if any one else has done it, if it doesnt fit then ill just sellit or something...

[Nizmo]

Looks like it may have a water-to-air intercooler right before the throttle body, hard to tell just from the one picture though.