noob build

[fatboy1185]

then it'd be 16g. I will only be pushing 8-9 lbs on a stock bottom end

8-9 "lbs" is gonna be differnet depending what turbo you use. saything that doesnt really mean anything

[CB7lx91]

That's what everyone and their mom uses. It's the most common turbo plug. 2 step colder.

The plug IS NGK. There really is no other choice when it comes to Honda plugs.

You just have to get the correct heat range and plug style.

I'll narrow it down for you, search these plugs

NGK 4554
NGK 7173

Both are "8" heat range plugs. One style is projected, while the other is non projected.

Do some research on those plugs and the style of them.

I recommend sticking to tuning forums(hondata, ectune, evanstuning, pgmfi), as car forums know little to nothing about spark plugs.

On average, I've seen about a 10whp increase from using the correct set of spark plugs on turbo applications.

alright thanks man, I'll start researching in that direction

8-9 "lbs" is gonna be differnet depending what turbo you use. saything that doesnt really mean anything

so how long do you think a 14b will last me at that psi at like (from what i read this is a guesstimated ball park hp range) 225 hp?

[d112crzy]

If you get a 14b, I'd recommend you rebuild it yourself. It's easy and cheap.

14b at 9psi is pretty nice.

In all honesty, I used to think 14b's were a waste of everyones time until I tuned drummersteve7. His shit was fucking quick. The only thing i hated was that he would actually start to go into boost doing 80+mph on the freeway.

IMO, get a 3" exhaust, including the down pipe. Get the right spark plugs(with such a small turbo, the spark plugs make a big difference) and get the right tuner. You won't be dissapointed.

A 16g would be best, but if all you can afford at the time is a 14b, then go for it.

You'll be closer to 240whp on 9psi with the right plugs/tune.

[prNonVtec4u]

if a DSM BOV is in need... i have one i'll let go for the right price

[CB7lx91]

If you get a 14b, I'd recommend you rebuild it yourself. It's easy and cheap.

14b at 9psi is pretty nice.

In all honesty, I used to think 14b's were a waste of everyones time until I tuned drummersteve7. His shit was fucking quick. The only thing i hated was that he would actually start to go into boost doing 80+mph on the freeway.

IMO, get a 3" exhaust, including the down pipe. Get the right spark plugs(with such a small turbo, the spark plugs make a big difference) and get the right tuner. You won't be dissapointed.

A 16g would be best, but if all you can afford at the time is a 14b, then go for it.

You'll be closer to 240whp on 9psi with the right plugs/tune.

wow...240 is more than I expected haha. There aren't many good tuners where I live (I'll be in RI when I finish this), but a new shop just opened up down the street who offer tuning, so I'll see how good they are. I am still figuring out what plugs to use. And yes eventually I will upgrade to the 16g, and then get forged internals and a better cam. This is just basically an "intro" build so I don't spend thousands of dollars only to find out I don't like boost

if a DSM BOV is in need... i have one i'll let go for the right price

PM'd my friend

[bmxfelon420]

make sure you get a 1g dsm bov, not the plastic 2g piece of crap

[MR.PHIL]

good luck with the built man.
always nice to see someone going boost

[quickangel93]

That's what everyone and their mom uses. It's the most common turbo plug. 2 step colder.

The plug IS NGK. There really is no other choice when it comes to Honda plugs.

You just have to get the correct heat range and plug style.

I'll narrow it down for you, search these plugs

NGK 4554
NGK 7173

Both are "8" heat range plugs. One style is projected, while the other is non projected.

Do some research on those plugs and the style of them.

I recommend sticking to tuning forums(hondata, ectune, evanstuning, pgmfi), as car forums know little to nothing about spark plugs.

On average, I've seen about a 10whp increase from using the correct set of spark plugs on turbo applications.

BKR7E is a step 1 colder plug. im running 2 step colder and my plug is BKR6E

[d112crzy]

You are very confused.

7's are 2 step colder, 6's are 1 step colder. The stock part number for f22's is zfr5f11.

Please explain how a 6 is 2 steps colder.

NGK is, bigger number=colder, and vice versa.

[CB7lx91]

so from what I read I'd only really want a step 1 colder.

[d112crzy]

I give up.

Go ahead and just run stock plugs.

[TristansCB7]

LOL oh man

[CB7lx91]

whoa man, I'm sorry you're flustered. This thread is titled "noob build"

I have not been tuning cars for the good part of my career. I had been researching the differences in 1 step and 2 step plugs in between class and writing a paper.

[quickangel93]

I give up.

Go ahead and just run stock plugs.

dude relax man. you need to educate not force people with data.

[d112crzy]

I don't need to educate anyone. I help people who help themselves. Doing a 5 minute search on google does not qualify as a real search.

Try.....a day. At the very least.