bluelights81
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Hey all. New to this particular site, as honda-tech.com is more geared towards civic owners. Own a 2000 EX coupe, 5 speed, with 183K miles on it. Have owned the car for 12 years since it had 50K. I live in NH, the car's always been stored in winter and has meticulously maintained for. As of right now, I only have bolt on upgrades, which essentially don't do much. I've been really thinking about a mild turbo application, just enough for a little more punch. Doing my best on reading up on them and research.
Considering you all are 6th gen owners and are familiar with the engine, my question(s) is this. I know rebuilding internals are the best way to go, however with a mild boost application (i.e. under 8-10 psi), would the stock motor take it? Also would a performance clutch be a necessity or would the stock clutch take it? Would I still need injectors or just an upgraded fuel pump?
Also as I said, I live in NH where there is emissions testing with inspection every year. With such a mild application, would tuning be needed? And if so, is there any systems that work with OBDII seeing as that's what's needed to pass emissions up here. Swapping to an OBDI is out of the questions, because that's not what that year of car calls for and would be an automatic failure, as well as a CEL on.
Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!!
Considering you all are 6th gen owners and are familiar with the engine, my question(s) is this. I know rebuilding internals are the best way to go, however with a mild boost application (i.e. under 8-10 psi), would the stock motor take it? Also would a performance clutch be a necessity or would the stock clutch take it? Would I still need injectors or just an upgraded fuel pump?
Also as I said, I live in NH where there is emissions testing with inspection every year. With such a mild application, would tuning be needed? And if so, is there any systems that work with OBDII seeing as that's what's needed to pass emissions up here. Swapping to an OBDI is out of the questions, because that's not what that year of car calls for and would be an automatic failure, as well as a CEL on.
Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!!