Turbocharge a GPX???
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- whitegpx
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Turbocharge a GPX???
Hi everyone! I am thinking to get my GPX turbocharged, but after contacted with RPW I'm a bit disappointed....I got some information from RPW that turbo a GPX with stock internals can only run about 5psi of boosts due to the high compression ratio, and the MIVEC...I was told that I have to change forged pistons, rods, and custom camshafts to run more boosts. I know that few people here have turbocharged their FTO, does anyone turbocharged fto GPX with stock engine internals? How many psi of boost do you run? Thanks hips...
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this question has been covered heaps... just do a search on the forum... but since im in a good mood... ill answer your questions...
it is easier to turbo a GR than a GPX because there is no mivec to deal with in the GR... but it is still possible to turbo a GPX...
it is easier to turbo a GR than a GPX because there is no mivec to deal with in the GR... but it is still possible to turbo a GPX...
decompression gaskets are available to lower the compression...stock internals can only run about 5psi of boosts due to the high compression ratio
with a 210 or 240cc injectors i would only run about 7-10psi on stock internals... if civics and integras can run 7 -10psi i dont see why u cant run the same on a fto...stock engine internals? How many psi of boost do you run?
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6-7psi daily would be the safe limit on standard compression assuming the tune is good. Turning it up to 8 or 9 for a little fun on occassion may be ok but not very safe on standard compression. Again comes down to the tuning. Right now I'm runing about 6 daily for almost a year on standard compression with no issues on standard injectors. Will be getting a water injection kit soon and upgrading injectors to give me a more comfortable safety level and up the boost to about 8.
Having said all of that I have a GX
Having said all of that I have a GX
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oh no this topic again ... yes you got your answer and that's why my GPX is still N/A
having said that, why don't you think about getting a front cut and do a conversion instead? i did think about it in one stage
having said that, why don't you think about getting a front cut and do a conversion instead? i did think about it in one stage
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We need a new section : FTO Turbo Posts HERE -------------->
thats why a bought a r33...to compliment the FTO. as its a turbo setup already I can concentrate on making it run wicked...as aposed to screwwing aorund with my GPX for not much gain. However I have some plans...but would probably change the engine totally..
Maybe just get a GR engine and set t up and put it in your car, might save you in the end...
There is some1 else about to do this...have a look at that thread.
thats why a bought a r33...to compliment the FTO. as its a turbo setup already I can concentrate on making it run wicked...as aposed to screwwing aorund with my GPX for not much gain. However I have some plans...but would probably change the engine totally..
Maybe just get a GR engine and set t up and put it in your car, might save you in the end...
There is some1 else about to do this...have a look at that thread.
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Dont forget to do your clutch... well i have to anyway, its already slippin with stock engine... Where are you located? If in QLD i'd be more than happy to take you for a run in mine after next week or two.. same setup on another GPX saw around 170KW ATW.... Personally i wouldnt want more that that... torque steer, traction issues, etc come into play up that power range...to do a half decent setup around $7-8000 is needed.. mine is totaling a bit over $6000 using some 2nd hand gear....
If i get 150kw atw i'd be pretty happy... i will only run 5 psi untill i get decompressed gaskets and water injection.. already have 390cc injectors with the kit... then maybe up to 7-8psi... but for a FWD you wouldnt bother getting forgies or running high boost... theres no need... you'll lose all your handling after about 190kw... if your after a small power setup, it should be relatively easy.50-80% gain in performance is not hard and can be had for around $7000 or so...
Dont forget to do your clutch... well i have to anyway, its already slippin with stock engine... Where are you located? If in QLD i'd be more than happy to take you for a run in mine after next week or two.. same setup on another GPX saw around 170KW ATW.... Personally i wouldnt want more that that... torque steer, traction issues, etc come into play up that power range...to do a half decent setup around $7-8000 is needed.. mine is totaling a bit over $6000 using some 2nd hand gear....
If i get 150kw atw i'd be pretty happy... i will only run 5 psi untill i get decompressed gaskets and water injection.. already have 390cc injectors with the kit... then maybe up to 7-8psi... but for a FWD you wouldnt bother getting forgies or running high boost... theres no need... you'll lose all your handling after about 190kw... if your after a small power setup, it should be relatively easy.50-80% gain in performance is not hard and can be had for around $7000 or so...