looks good, but I'm kinda worried about the spool time of an 18g turbo for a daily driver. I'm sure it'll be fine tho

 

2.0l might catch some lag, 2.4l would roll nice with that turbo. Although after looking at the compression maps, it doesn't really look like the best choice...

 

Will the exhaust manifold be available for sale separately? I like the look better and believe that the flow will be superior to RRM's.

 

i will call frank and ask him

 

called Frank and he said you can only buy the kit, nothing will be sold individually.

 

Ok. Thanks for the info. Either way this will be a really good buy.

 

definitely man, definitely

 

Cool. Glad to see it moving in a positive direction. Wish you guys all the luck.

 

man this is sick i cant wait

 

Frank has gotten a little sick!!! Everyone pray for him to get better and finish the car by saturday! PRAY!!!!!

 

praying...

 

can any one explain tome what is an open deck and a close deck when referring to turbo and/or NA settings!>?

 

when you remove the head from an engine, you will see the "deck" which surrounds the cylinder walls. an open deck means that it is not solid metal around the walls. fully closed deck means it IS solid, and semi closed means there are "support beams" every number of centimeters or so.

open deck:
http://www.theoldone.com/articles/ba...er_chamfer.jpg

closed deck:
http://www.cgperformance.com/Honda%20closed%20deck.jpg

semi-closed:
http://www.axispowerracing.net/25sti/nopistons.JPG

a closed deck is the best for adding large amounts of power because since its a solid piece of metal with practically no gaps, it can withstand a lot more power. an open deck can warp and flex and damage pistons, rings, valves, and blow head gaskets. pretty much complete engine failure. this is why some people "sleeve" their engine which means they put thick metal cylinders into the blocks bored out cylinder, reinforcing the cylinders, if that makes sense lol

hope this helps, evo-monstar

 

hey thanks for the info!! and the help!

 

no prob man!

talked to Frank today, and the car on the lift is being put back together so it can be moved off the lift and the lancer can go on for the water lines, oil return line, and downpipe hopefully tonight.

everyone wish him good luck!!!!!!!!