PRL Turbo upgrade question

[Casper27]

Alright so I’ve been hesitant on this, I’ve been reading that Civicx CVTs Can only handle 250 ft/lb of torque, is there anyone that can show and kind of lead me in the right direction?

I want to buy the PRL big turbo upgrade and I know that’s going to push me pass 250lbs, I have Hondata and PRL Cobra CAI.

has anyone done anything of the sort

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[PRL Motorsports]

We have had a few CVT cars get our big turbo kit. They have made around that 250-280 and a bit above that even. Not sure on the torque numbers they produced, but those cars are running strong and haven't had issues.

 

[fannyypack]

Alright so I’ve been hesitant on this, I’ve been reading that Civicx CVTs Can only handle 250 ft/lb of torque, is there anyone that can show and kind of lead me in the right direction?

I want to buy the PRL big turbo upgrade and I know that’s going to push me pass 250lbs, I have Hondata and PRL Cobra CAI.

has anyone done anything of the sort

There’s a guy @ISSAFK7 on IG that has the 27won W1 turbo, on top of FBO, pushing 302/267 HP/TQ on a CVT. As far as longevity and reliability of a CVT Civic, it’s low end torque that really hurts our transmissions. Think it really depends on how much you drive/abuse your car, but YMMV

 

[Ex-t hammer]

Hello, I want to ask if I were to buy your prl turbo kit for my non si 6spd is it possible to link up your catted dp? Emissions purpose is why I ask. Thanks

 

[PRL Motorsports]

Hello, I want to ask if I were to buy your prl turbo kit for my non si 6spd is it possible to link up your catted dp? Emissions purpose is why I ask. Thanks

The PRL turbo kit comes with its own catted down pipe. So there is nothing to worry about.

 

[Kotaas]

Hello, I want to ask if I were to buy your prl turbo kit for my non si 6spd is it possible to link up your catted dp? Emissions purpose is why I ask. Thanks

The PRL turbo kit comes with its own catted down pipe. So there is nothing to worry about.

You can’t use your current downpipe with the prl kit. The downpipe they provided is completely different

 

[Ex-t hammer]

I been shopping around for a turbo kit for my not to distance future build. I want something that can give me a few years of reliability, maybe not 100k but a solid good amount of time and distance traveled. My car has 33k odometer now and if I can have assurance as a DD car that's reliable as far as the turbo unit goes I am willing to pay the cost. I'm not as brave as some folks here building 350+ whp but I do want maybe 260-275whp so I won't be maxing out the turbo. Is this realistic? This is my first car modifying a turbo. Any advice I can appreciate, Thanks.

 

[PRL Motorsports]

I been shopping around for a turbo kit for my not to distance future build. I want something that can give me a few years of reliability, maybe not 100k but a solid good amount of time and distance traveled. My car has 33k odometer now and if I can have assurance as a DD car that's reliable as far as the turbo unit goes I am willing to pay the cost. I'm not as brave as some folks here building 350+ whp but I do want maybe 260-275whp so I won't be maxing out the turbo. Is this realistic? This is my first car modifying a turbo. Any advice I can appreciate, Thanks.

That is easily achievable with our kit. 275 is not going to max out any of the turbos we have listed on our site. That will give you great power, and a super fun and reliable set up. While also keeping things on the safe side.

 

[ValkenDnB]

Is it actually possible to run turbos on an engine that’s not built?

 

[Kotaas]

Is it actually possible to run turbos on an engine that’s not built?

Yes too much torque is what usually messes it up but when tuned and driven correctly it can last you a good while

 

[ValkenDnB]

Yes too much torque is what usually messes it up but when tuned and driven correctly it can last you a good while

Gotcha. I’m guessing the bigger turbos that spool past 3.5k and ramp up around 4-4.5k are the safest for the engine rather than full on torque at 3k rpm? Or is it better to get something like the phearable tune that has max torque at 3.5k instead of a big turbo. The L15 platform is cool, but seems like you have to dump a lot of money on a built engine and transmission to really tap into it fully. Probably around 8-10k in parts and labor if I have to guess. That’s not even factoring in a turbo and fuel system upgrade.

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