Bwaaahhh

ive got a stock D15 in my eg6, 371xxxkm :|.
-would it be worth boosting?
-im not looking to spend much since it will probably blow up so whats a price range i can expect?
-how much could i get to the wheels?
-or would it be more worth it to just get a D16 or B series?

any input is appreciated, thanks.

zeeman

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thats kinda high mileage, but i've tuned other cars that have just as many miles on the stock engine and they're still going to this day.

I don't recommend using cheap parts, b/c ultimately you get what you pay for.

Ebay kit is $1000
Good kit is $3000-4000

Also budget for larger injectors, better fuel pump, chipped ecu, tuning, colder spark plugs and possibly a better clutch to hold the extra power you'll be making.

You can easily make 200whp on a turbo d-series if its the vtec engine.

A b16 swap will cost about $2500 and yeild 140whp.

Silver_EM

Turbo your d15 @ like 20 psi. Have some fun, when it dies get a b series. and boost that.

D.T.P

Well said.
OP what are your power goals? Also it comes down to preference and budget. Some people just turbo a B-series where as some go the extra mile to build a D series and turbo that. I would take a boosted d over b any day, its just the thought of a tiny motor putting out 200+whp is mind blowing[ofcourse that would be modded d series motor].
You can spend the money on a B-series swap and turbo that. You can easily run 250+whp stock.
So in the end its your budget/power goals.

Bwaaahhh

its a non vtec motor
im not looking for a 3 grand kit, so probably a cheap set up for now(im in some debt)
and as for goals... if i could get 200whp, that would be just fine

seanv98

Dude, if your in debt you really shouldn't be spending money on a turbo kit. Like Zman said, if you cheap out, it's only gunna cost you more in the long run. You could always save up a little bit, and swap in a D16Z6, D16Y8, or D15B for fairly cheap, then save up a little more and boost it properly, with a proper tune, and you will have a reliable boosted car that will make decent power.

D.T.P

^^ yup
If you cheap out, things will start braking and if you are in debt it will just be another headache.

9HatchSi3

also agree ^
if you're serious about boosting a D series engine, swap a z6 or any of those other engines up there (with less miles than yours) and work from there.

because if you're going to slap a kit on a 371xxx kms engine, you risk doing it all for nothing if the engine might give out soon.

then again, its been said before and it might be the best advice you ever listened to: do it right, or do it twice.

9HatchSi3

meaning if you dont have the money now, do it when you will have the money

Mr.death

I'd go budget boost. Look for an hf mani and dsm turbo and injectors, talon intercooler. Fab some pipes and tune it. You should put out 160 170 reliable hp which is enough. Clutch is a must.

MPR

+1

Save your money. You won't regret it. Then, later on you'll be able to build something bigger and better.

Bwaaahhh

are you saying a talon tsi kit would work?

chris_v2

No, but various talon parts can be made to fit.

Mr.death

Exactly.

arc_55

stock d-series on boost are actually alot of fun and usually with the stock turbos found on other cars (t25,t28,small16g,big16g,14b and so on) make for a really fun and torquey power band.

dsms are great for some parts including injectors, bov, and turbos. I would not use the sidemount intercoolers of a stock car as fair good bar and plate intercoolers there days are not that expensive.

arc_55

I forgot to mention to ensure the engine is worth while boosting ensure your compression numbers are good and general health of the motor is fair.

making sure the general maintence is up to par helps aswell.

valve lash adjustment
timing belt water pump
cap
rotor
spark plug wires
spark plugs ( will be putting in different heat range plugs since you are boosting anyways)
no oil leaks

Also as i have done in the past decorbbonization.

All this will aid in ensuring your turbocharging experience will go over well. You will make good power and reliabilty will still be existent.

EKFresh

if u have 2000$ to throw around

ebay kit, clutch, injectors, tune, exhaust

have fun... ebay kit is good enough

Solisman

DSM parts are probably the cheapest way to go.

a decent/good condition T-25 turbo will run you $50-$100, 14b $80-$150
Injectors should be no more than $50/set
1G BOV no more than $30 (don't bother with 2g as they are plastic)

Boosted_JDM

go with a nice used T3 at 14psi, modify your stock manifold, and run a AFC with some bigger injectors. thats my plan anyhow for my daily, lol

That's a 240WHP set up right there

zeeman

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and a good way to blow up your engine too.

At a bare minimum use proper engine management, such as a chipped obd1 ecu and a custom tune with crome/Neptune/Hondata.

240whp would be really pushing a stock SOHC engine.