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02-28-2009, 06:58 PM

ronron321

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Need help!

hey guys im new to honda accord forums.I just wanted to know i have a 1998 accord ex v6 coupe(auto) with a new tranny.the car has high highway miles(145k)but runs like new.quick question!! i need to know would my car be able to run a turbo kit??? and if u guys know any or a custom step up i can run?i have a turbo thats brand new that was giving to me.

Help a brother out guys!!! THANKS!!!!!

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03-01-2009, 04:01 PM

botang47

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for starters, you're gonna have to do a 5spd swap before you even think about putting that turbo in.

03-05-2009, 10:57 AM

jcocker03

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i think you can run a turbo on almost anything, if you can find piping and engine management.

03-05-2009, 05:57 PM

botang47

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Originally Posted by jcocker03

i think you can run a turbo on almost anything

depends on how much boost he's gonna run on a stock engine.

03-06-2009, 11:51 AM

ronron321

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depends on how much boost he's gonna run on a stock engine.

someone told me keeping it at 7 to 8 pounds of boost is safe.and it wont blow my tranny.

03-06-2009, 12:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by botang47

for starters, you're gonna have to do a 5spd swap before you even think about putting that turbo in.

Word.

Quote:

Originally Posted by botang47

depends on how much boost he's gonna run on a stock engine.

He meant he needs to swap it because the V^ auto tranny can barely handle the engine stock and usually dies anyways.

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Originally Posted by ronron321

someone told me keeping it at 7 to 8 pounds of boost is safe.and it wont blow my tranny.

You're on the right track!

03-09-2009, 01:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ronron321

someone told me keeping it at 7 to 8 pounds of boost is safe.and it wont blow my tranny.

yeah thats about right..i believe thats the max boost a stock AT tranny(most of them anyway) could handle...

03-17-2009, 03:26 PM

jon_coughlin

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