hil330

im wanna boost my D series but i dont think my motor will handle it
(low compression). A few people said to do a leak down test? i asked a few people but they didnt wut that was(mechanic) where can i get a leak down test done?

T-MacK

How many miles on your engine???
Just get a hold of FJT and buy a turbo rebuild kit and be done with it.
Yeah you can boost a stock motor......but either way I would just rebuild it the right way first and save your'self a headache later.

Fr0z3N

I second that, then you can boost more later

hil330

I hav about 245kms, FJT? whats that, or who lol

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

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your mechanic didnt know what a leak down test was?

Peter H

If you need that turbo rebuild kit let me know. I have the same stuff as FJT, only locally, ready to go, at a better price

Fr0z3N

should've told me that a couple weeks ago, I bought fjt's bottom end kit with the custom i beams

razvan

what is a turbo rebuild kit? can someone enlighten me? i also have a d series..

Fr0z3N

a turbo rebuild kit is for when your turbo has been used and beat on for long enough that it needs new seals and sometimes bearings

razvan

oh so i assume it's cheaper as long as you get it from a trustworthy source? any idea how much is one for the y8?

Peter H

The turbo rebuild kit we are referring to in this case should actually be called the bottom end rebuild kit. It includes rods, pistons, piston rings, rod bolts. Basically the internals you need to prep your D16 for high horsepower forced induction. The ones in the kit I sell are capable of holding ~400whp.

T-MacK

BINGO....we have a winner.
Exactly what I was suggesting.
Even if its a high comp NA build....I would still prep the engine accordingly.

hil330

perfect! so how much for the kit and where are you located?

Mr.death

Dont bother with the rebuild unless your looking to make 225hp and up. Do your research and put togeather a kit(1500-3000 bucks), pay for tuning(300-1000 dependes who) and boost at a reasonable psi(7-10psi). If your engine goes you can always get another for a couple of hundred. Then your good to go. Its not "can your motor handle it", its can your wallet handle it!

hil330

thanks for that tip man, i think my wallet can handle it lol! i almost have everything for the turbo and a tune for $500

T-MacK

Wow $3000 bucks on a Sohc Turbo!
Where are you shopping?????
How do you figure rebuilding a high mileage engine would be a bad idea?
A turbo rebuild kit costs dick all from someone like FJT, not to mention the peace of mind knowing all the hard work and money you just spent won't be wasted. Its called protecting your investment.
Do it right the first time or don't do it at all! JMOP.

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

ever checked the price on a real turbo kit from peakboost, AFI, or full-race? $3000 is very reasonable for a new complete kit.

All Mr.Death is saying is you don't need to build an engine for boost to have fun. Why go all out right from the get-go...leave yourself some room to upgrade. Start with 8-10psi on a stock engine, then maybe turn up the boost a little more, then build the engine to handle more power, then get a bigger turbo, etc etc etc.
If you go for the glory right off the get-go you'll be bored with it and want to upgrade, but you'll have no where to go.

If you're gunna rebuild the engine, do it right. Don't just get some rebuild kit, some cheap bearings and re-use everything else. Get a new water pump, timing belt, oil pump, all new seals/gaskets, OEM bearings, OEM headgasket and have a competent machine shop do all the machining/assembly for you...this way you'll know it was done right....so you'll be protecting your investment, although i laughed out loud when i read someone referring to a car as an investment...b/c its NOT! A house is an investment, stocks are an investment...a car...a car is a toy that you'll never get even half of the money you "invest" into back out of it.

T-MacK

Yeah sure if you want to pay for name brand turbo kit.
You can get sufficent full turbo kits for half that price and be plenty safe only running 10lbs of boost is all I was saying....relax.

And I hope you were'nt reffering to me as saying a car was an investment??
I was telling him to protect his investment buy doing it right?
Read what I said before chirping me.

bbarbulo

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i built my own kit, had well over $4000 in it. sure i used stainless steel everywhere and the best components, but even cheaping out i would have been in around $3000.

hil330

i bought my turbo set-up in pieces including a clutch and tranny, and i've spent about $1600, now all i need is piping!