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hey guys I just wanted to know if it's worth to turbo charge a d16y8 on 200k?

 
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depends on the condition of the motor, does it smoke, use any oil, burn any fluids anything like that? a well maintained motor will live a long time. my old motor with about 220 k on it saw a ton of spray and when i had a sensor problem that ended up in a melted plug with a broken vvale my bottom end was still spotless. car was using no oil at all. so if its in good condition id go for it

 
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yea i agree with judgez24.. do it!!

 
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if everything judges has mentioned is a go then that is a good indiction the engine is healthy. I would also do a both wet and dry compression test. Wouldn't hurt to do a leakdown afterwards depending on compression test results.

 
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agreed there, and really man, if you do hurt the motor then its just showing you its tie to put a bigger one in and to boost that

 
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sohcs are a dime a dozen anyways so you can just laugh it off if one manages to let go. Also take it as this is a good time for you to gain expereince and knowledge so as judges said the next one can be even more badass.

 
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what is everyone's opinion on vtec + boost? pointless?
on the y8, would you be better off disconnecting vtec solenoid?
from what i've read, d's are awesome with boost and they produce awesome torque! new internals and you'll be laughin

 
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i dont see it being a problem but ive heard that people dont want the vtec and boost at the same time. does vtec adjust your ignition timing at all?

 
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thanks guys for you're input! i'll see what i can do...

 
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yes, vtec advances your timing a bit, disconnecting the vtec isnt that bad of an idea,

 
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although you could possibly run an msd box and have it pull a bit of timing when vtec engages couldnt you?

 
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or run crome and take out that vtec timing advance