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  1. 02-26-2003, 05:58 PM #1
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    is it dumb to put a super charger on a civic dx engine?
    how much horse?
    how much $?
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    go Turbo.
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    I personally don't think it's worth it. Not for the price anyways. On a dx, you will probably get 30whp which is decent but with the tall gearing, I think a turbo would suit you better.
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    See www.jacksonracing.com

    Decent overall, but not as fun as turbo
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    Ain't nothin wrong with it...

    Easy maintenance, good gains, and a good product (JRSC) - don't think you can go wrong...
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    I'd rather go turbo...but thats just me...

    The SC is power right from Idle...but isint designed for mad high revs...(and Civics...imports in general,tend to have higher revving engines.) and can kill an engines higher revving ability...

    Turbo's on the other hand...Need higher revs (hence more exhaust gasses) To give out more boost, and take time to spool up and deliver more power...but once their spooled, their delivering strong boost right till redline

    Just weighing out Pro's and Cons for yah...
    Also, if your lacking teh BlingBlang...look for a used SC, sometimes if your lucky, you can find one in nice - real good condition, for pretty cheap.

    You asked about Power Gains...It's all dependant on the amount of boost your running. its common, w/ stock internals, to see under 1 bar...8 psi is pretty common. Of course with more boost, comes more power...but it can have negative effects and wear on your engine if you dont have the proper mateniance etc.


    I'd still go for the turbo tho...
    Just mah 2 cents.
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    Engine Swap w/ tranny. Far better idea than $$$ into a relatively low HP motor. IMO
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    Originally posted by XylathaneGTR

    The SC is power right from Idle...but isint designed for mad high revs...(and Civics...imports in general,tend to have higher revving engines.) and can kill an engines higher revving ability...
    it depends on the size and type of supercharger. whether its roots, centrifugal, or screw.

    Originally posted by XylathaneGTR

    Turbo's on the other hand...Need higher revs (hence more exhaust gasses) To give out more boost, and take time to spool up and deliver more power...but once their spooled, their delivering strong boost right till redline
    no turbo's don't need high revs. its about picking the right size for your application.
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    Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
    I'd rather go turbo...but thats just me...

    The SC is power right from Idle...but isint designed for mad high revs...(and Civics...imports in general,tend to have higher revving engines.) and can kill an engines higher revving ability...
    My supercharger pulls hard all the way to redline so I don't know what you are talking about man.

    JRSC is a great product. I just don't think he'll be happy with it on a d16. He still won't be able to keep up with mustangs and such.
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    vortec makes a nice supercharger set up, check it out!!
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    Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
    I'd rather go turbo...but thats just me...

    The SC is power right from Idle...but isint designed for mad high revs...(and Civics...imports in general,tend to have higher revving engines.) and can kill an engines higher revving ability...

    Turbo's on the other hand...Need higher revs (hence more exhaust gasses) To give out more boost, and take time to spool up and deliver more power...but once their spooled, their delivering strong boost right till redline

    Just weighing out Pro's and Cons for yah...
    Also, if your lacking teh BlingBlang...look for a used SC, sometimes if your lucky, you can find one in nice - real good condition, for pretty cheap.

    You asked about Power Gains...It's all dependant on the amount of boost your running. its common, w/ stock internals, to see under 1 bar...8 psi is pretty common. Of course with more boost, comes more power...but it can have negative effects and wear on your engine if you dont have the proper mateniance etc.


    I'd still go for the turbo tho...
    Just mah 2 cents.
    lol i wouldnt call the d16 a high revver by any means
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    It's my opinion that turbo's are much better for small displacement engines.
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    Originally posted by Integra Type R
    vortec makes a nice supercharger set up, check it out!!
    I don't know how many times I've said this, but here goes.......

    If your gonna go Vortech, you may as well go turbo. You'll end up spending the same amount and see more gains out of a turbo.
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    If your gonna go Vortech, you may as well go turbo. You'll end up spending the same amount and see more gains out of a turbo.
    So true. I've never been impressed with the results from supercharging small engines. Really weak for the money you spend, IMO.

    There's this guy at the hangouts with an SVT Focus, he keeps telling me that he's going to put the JRSC on his Focus and run 12's all day. Haha.

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    Originally posted by buh_buh

    I don't know how many times I've said this, but here goes.......

    If your gonna go Vortech, you may as well go turbo. You'll end up spending the same amount and see more gains out of a turbo.


    So true. I've never been impressed with the results from supercharging small engines. Really weak for the money you spend, IMO.
    I'm very happy with my JRSC'd GSR
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    Originally posted by GTS Jeff
    lol i wouldnt call the d16 a high revver by any means
    are you drunk?
    talk to captin dirty about high revving d16's, where do you think i got the idea from?
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    Originally posted by GTS Jeff
    lol i wouldnt call the d16 a high revver by any means
    I'm assuming you're talking about the non-vtec engine.
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    Originally posted by Ed the SOHC


    I'm assuming you're talking about the non-vtec engine.
    my thoughts exactly

    ya i forgot my redline was 7200 RPM!
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    engine swap should be on ur list!! buy a b18b and turbo it!!
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    I said that above .
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