1.5 dc tuning..

bobkennedy · #1 06-23-2006, 10:44 PM

ok... so i restored a 1.5 dual carb after a nasty accident (not by me

) now im wondering...

i have a turbo kit but what other mods are there out there apart from zorst to make her shift even harder?

rex · #2 06-25-2006, 07:09 PM

sorry to jump your thread but wha turbi kit do you have, where did you get it, and what parts are involved in your set up.

Cyclonium · #3 06-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Have you the turbo on the car and running yet?

I'd dop that first before you start thinking about other things, you may run into a few problems, have yet to see a turbo 1.5.

What exhaust are you running?

After a turbo there isnt a huge deal to make it quicker except build the engine for low comp, a turbo cam, intake mani etc but as ive never seen a 1.5 turbod I dont know what sort of stuff is out there for the 1.5 if another engine isnt similar for rods, pistons etc.

TBH a 1.5 isnt the best base to start with. can make it quite quick id say if you can get the turbo running properly.

bobkennedy · #4 07-10-2006, 12:12 PM

Have a xs power down pipe and manifold with a 2wd sierra intercooler witha full stainless powerfolw exhaust system... i bought the turbo kit second hand of a guy who ran it on a 1.5 civic and i saw it running... its not getting fitted till after MOT time...

is there not something about fitting carbs off a motorbike or something like that?

Cyclonium · #5 07-10-2006, 04:06 PM

What dia is the exhaust, most likely your first power restrictor.

As for bike carbs, why? the jets on the stock carbs can support up to 1 bar of boost afaik. As said never seen carbs and turbo done.

Was the civic carbed?

bobkennedy · #6 07-20-2006, 06:25 PM

its a powerflow exhaust. not exactly sure what size it is but its bigger than the standard junk one was.... and its shorter!