Engine Worthiness Checklist??

[GSROWNSU]

Hey guys what are some other tests that i can do to make sure that my motor is worthy of boost? I already did a compression test and my results were very good. What else can i do?

 

[Ominous G2]

There is also a leak down test.

 

[dc2GS-R]

^^^do that for sure^^^
if the compression test is good then this will let you know how good it holds that compression which is very important on a boosted car. especially one that isn't a factory turbo car. even more on an open deck block like most honda's. i would also recommend a 3 inch exhaust instead of 2.5 and colder range spark plugs while doing a tune up

 

[GSROWNSU]

^^^do that for sure^^^
if the compression test is good then this will let you know how good it holds that compression which is very important on a boosted car. especially one that isn't a factory turbo car. even more on an open deck block like most honda's. i would also recommend a 3 inch exhaust instead of 2.5 and colder range spark plugs while doing a tune up

how do you do a leakdown test? Can you give me the step by step of how to do it....i've seen it done once before but forgot.

 

[slow_99integra]

how do you do a leakdown test? Can you give me the step by step of how to do it....i've seen it done once before but forgot.

Here is a complete step by step. http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=1129

i would also recomend a HONDA ITR oil pump, and also to change the timing belt and water pump. here is a link to that as well http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=1044

one more thing ask as many questions as possible, and come to your own conclusions.

 

[GSROWNSU]

thanks a lot man are there any other tests i can do to my engine to make sure it can handle boost?

 

[slow_99integra]

not really sure, i think that pretty much covers it. those are the things i did and so far my engine is still alive.