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Philly Boy · 10-29-2005, 11:49 PM

Hey guys
Okay I just needed second daily driver and my friend wanted to sell his Civic. So I bought his car really cheap. It has only 104k miles and replaced timing belt yesterday.
Today, I just ordered barely used turbo kit(Turbo Specialties) with Garrett T25 turbo from Pro-Street Online. I got really good deal on this so I couldn't pass but don't know much about it. Has anyone used/known about this turbo kit?
Also what kind of catback is the quietest with 2.25~2.5 inch diameter? I'm using Greddy EVO catback for my WRX and love it. So I'm thinking Greddy EVO2 catback. Is this also quiet for the Civic? I hate loud Honda's.

Well, I'm exciting to build another project car. I think I'm done pretty much for my WRX. It took about 3 years because I'm not a rich guy. From now on, I might need a Honda guys' help for my Honda project but not too crazy.

I'll look forward your opinion.
Thanks guys!

sesolcSTI · 10-29-2005, 11:57 PM

I dont know anything about the kit, but...damn nice WRX man!

Gorilla Unit 33 · 10-30-2005, 04:45 AM

thermal R&D is preety quiet on all the turbo hondas ive seen even when the pipe is 3 inches

2point4DSM · 10-30-2005, 08:15 AM

The turbo alone will make a huge difference with how the exhaust sounds so I doubt you will have anything to worry about with systems up to 2.5".

9 Ball · 10-30-2005, 01:07 PM

Your Mom is gonna love the new "pick-up" the car has.

I can't wait to put this turbo on. We'll both have Hondas as our daily drivers.

Adam496 · 10-30-2005, 03:20 PM

How much did the turbo kit run you if you don't mind me asking? I am picking up a 95 Ex for $500 bucks and i don't know if i want to fix it up and resell it or make it a track car.

Philly Boy · 10-30-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam496

How much did the turbo kit run you if you don't mind me asking? I am picking up a 95 Ex for $500 bucks and i don't know if i want to fix it up and resell it or make it a track car.

Well, I don't really. I paid $900 shipped but there are 2 oil line fittings missing which is no biggie. I can get those from local performance parts store. The kit run $1600 brand new. Plus I will get Greddy type RS BOV, turbo timer, Autometer boost gauge all included in the kit. So why not...

KGParts · 10-30-2005, 03:40 PM

Greddy WS2's are pretty quiet.

Adam496 · 10-30-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly Boy

Well, I don't really. I paid $900 shipped but there are 2 oil line fittings missing which is no biggie. I can get those from local performance parts store. The kit run $1600 brand new. Plus I will get Greddy type RS BOV, turbo timer, Autometer boost gauge all included in the kit. So why not...

Yea some people don't like to discuss money over the web. That’s a pretty good deal I may have to get it. Got a link for more info on it?

doug · 10-30-2005, 08:12 PM

Why are you wasting money on a daily driver...?

Philly Boy · 10-30-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

Why are you wasting money on a daily driver...?

I think that spending money on a non-daily driver is wasting of money. I just want to have another fun and my family needed additional vehicle. There is no reason that not spending money on an additional daily driver. I'm not talking about the beater. It's a second daily driver for me and my family.

Philly Boy · 10-30-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KGParts

Greddy WS2's are pretty quiet.

Are you talking about the A'pex exhaust? Greddy doen't have that exhaust.

KGParts · 10-30-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly Boy

Are you talking about the A'pex exhaust? Greddy doen't have that exhaust.

yeah sorry... i was half paying attention.

doug · 10-30-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly Boy

I think that spending money on a non-daily driver is wasting of money. I just want to have another fun and my family needed additional vehicle. There is no reason that not spending money on an additional daily driver. I'm not talking about the beater. It's a second daily driver for me and my family.

I see... interesting family car!

Philly Boy · 10-31-2005, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by doug

I see... interesting family car!

Haha, it's interesting. As you can see my garage, my WRX is also family car, Hmm..not really for them.

20th1519 · 10-31-2005, 02:36 AM

<------95 ex D16 beater here.... Trying to go B16 in the next few months.

Gorilla Unit 33 · 10-31-2005, 08:48 AM

everyone is gettin eg style hondas it seems like

9 Ball · 11-01-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly Boy

Haha, it's interesting. As you can see my garage, my WRX is also family car, Hmm..not really for them.

Your kids like my car better.

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Originally Posted by doug

Why are you wasting money on a daily driver...?

One other reason is that it’s still kinda hard to have a daily driver that’s soo slow. I know, because if my 91 Accord was bone stock (very, very slow) I’d never drive it because it’s too boring.

Even the daily driver has to be fun to drive. (Besides, wouldn’t it be cool to have two fun cars?)

TurboTagTeam · 11-02-2005, 12:03 AM

I Wouldn't go with an Evo 2 catback. The piping is to small. For a decent spool time you want at least 2.5 inch on a honda. I wouln't worry to mutch about the sound. NA honda's sound like crap with a big exhaust because they have very little backpressure in the exhaust system. A turbo will greatly increase you'r backpressure. My car sounded more like a SRT-4 than a honda. In my opinion the best sounding exhaust for a honda is the Thermal R&D. Big piping but little sound.

doug · 11-02-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 9 Ball

Your kids like my car better.

One other reason is that it’s still kinda hard to have a daily driver that’s soo slow. I know, because if my 91 Accord was bone stock (very, very slow) I’d never drive it because it’s too boring.

Even the daily driver has to be fun to drive. (Besides, wouldn’t it be cool to have two fun cars?)

I hear that.. slow daily driver=teh suck.

10-29-2005, 11:49 PM	#1
Philly Boy Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #440 iTrader: (0)	I just got 95 Civic EX Vtec and turbo kit. Hey guys Okay I just needed second daily driver and my friend wanted to sell his Civic. So I bought his car really cheap. It has only 104k miles and replaced timing belt yesterday. Today, I just ordered barely used turbo kit(Turbo Specialties) with Garrett T25 turbo from Pro-Street Online. I got really good deal on this so I couldn't pass but don't know much about it. Has anyone used/known about this turbo kit? Also what kind of catback is the quietest with 2.25~2.5 inch diameter? I'm using Greddy EVO catback for my WRX and love it. So I'm thinking Greddy EVO2 catback. Is this also quiet for the Civic? I hate loud Honda's. Well, I'm exciting to build another project car. I think I'm done pretty much for my WRX. It took about 3 years because I'm not a rich guy. From now on, I might need a Honda guys' help for my Honda project but not too crazy. I'll look forward your opinion. Thanks guys! __________________ 06 Corvette Z06 CAI and tune. 480whp 02 BMW E46 M3 Vert 19" AA SC'ed 420whp. Sold 02 WRX 300whp 285wtq from Turbotrix dyno. Sold 95 Civic EX T25 Tuned on Crome at 9~10psi Sold Last edited by Philly Boy; 10-29-2005 at 11:51 PM.

10-29-2005, 11:57 PM	#2
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	I dont know anything about the kit, but...damn nice WRX man! __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

10-30-2005, 04:45 AM	#3
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	thermal R&D is preety quiet on all the turbo hondas ive seen even when the pipe is 3 inches __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

10-30-2005, 08:15 AM	#4
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	The turbo alone will make a huge difference with how the exhaust sounds so I doubt you will have anything to worry about with systems up to 2.5". __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

10-30-2005, 01:07 PM	#5
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	Your Mom is gonna love the new "pick-up" the car has. I can't wait to put this turbo on. We'll both have Hondas as our daily drivers. __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

10-30-2005, 03:20 PM	#6
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	How much did the turbo kit run you if you don't mind me asking? I am picking up a 95 Ex for $500 bucks and i don't know if i want to fix it up and resell it or make it a track car.

10-30-2005, 03:40 PM	#8
KGParts Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somerdale, NJ Member #930 iTrader: (2)	Greddy WS2's are pretty quiet.

10-30-2005, 08:12 PM	#10
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Why are you wasting money on a daily driver...?

10-31-2005, 02:36 AM	#16
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	<------95 ex D16 beater here.... Trying to go B16 in the next few months. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

10-31-2005, 08:48 AM	#17
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	everyone is gettin eg style hondas it seems like __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

11-02-2005, 12:03 AM	#19
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	I Wouldn't go with an Evo 2 catback. The piping is to small. For a decent spool time you want at least 2.5 inch on a honda. I wouln't worry to mutch about the sound. NA honda's sound like crap with a big exhaust because they have very little backpressure in the exhaust system. A turbo will greatly increase you'r backpressure. My car sounded more like a SRT-4 than a honda. In my opinion the best sounding exhaust for a honda is the Thermal R&D. Big piping but little sound.