sirux

This has been mentioned before but I got my own specific questions,
First of all, I don't have the money for the labor to do a whole engine rebuild and I don't really need more than 200whp as I'll most likely kill myself.. Unless anyone knows a way to get a rebuild for rather cheap(around 1grand) parts and labor..

I want to know if my 160,000km stock motor would be good for a turbo if I keep the psi around 8-10 and I get a great tune by someone.

I was thinking of getting a garret gt25-gt28.. I could most likely find one for around $800 used. I need a turbo setup that'll run winter+summer if possible.

also where do I find a list of parts that the turbo will need and that'll fit my specific car, so I can kijiji everything daily and try to get the best price.
Also what am I looking at for a installation and tuning price wise?

Thanks everyone!!!

zeeman

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you're looking at around $1000-1500 for install and tuning, depending on how much fabrication is necessary to make all your parts work together.

You'll need:
-turbo
-turbo manifold
-downpipe
-oil feed/return lines and oil pan gasket
-wastegate (if the turbo isn't internally gated)
-wastegate dumptube
-intercooler
-intercooler charge piping
-couplers and clamps
-blow-off valve
-vacuum lines and misc fittings/tee's
-walbro 255lph fuel pump
-at least 440cc injectors
-obd2 to obd1 ecu conversion harness and chipped p28
-proper PCV valve or catch can setup (a lot of people miss this one)

D.T.P

Great info, and Jeremy you'll kill yourself with 200whp lol.

sirux

hey zeeman, I heard you are the **** when it comes to tuning.. could I look out for you when the time comes? Can you also do installs?
Are those parts you listed universial or will I have to look for specific parts for my car, like would I need a specific intercooler or ??
and which turbo would be the best for summer/winter usage.. also should I get a boost controller and gauges?

Thanks for the help and me and scrid3r will be rocking turbos soon. lol

D.T.P

Yeah you need boost controller. Only specific parts are:
-manifold
-injectors
-fuel pump
Stuff like intercooler, bov, vac lines etc are all universal.
Also I found piping for intercooler that came out of a civic therefore it fits through all the cutouts. And make sure that bov works with the piping since there are different ones.

sirux

Thanks for the info bud, have you decided if you are going to turbo your current civic.. or change the shell or buy a whole different civic yet?

D.T.P

I'm gonna DP it on mine. Should be ready in 3.5 weeks lol. Need few more paychecks lol

cleanjdm95

is that turbo the disco potato?

bengali548

ill be hitting up a scrap yard soon and see if i can scope out any turbo pieces you can usually find them for dirt cheap there (but dont think others havent checked before you)

D.T.P

grab talon 14b turbo.
dsm injectors.
resistor box
side mount intercooler
some coolant lines for turbo of dsm
dsm charge pipes.
lol could mcguiver it...not sure if i would trust all that

chris_v2

Zeeman is the **** when it comes to anything turbo related man.

I've been around the honda scene for awhile now.. and I have seen a lot of hacked up installs/turbo set-ups. One thing that I will tell you, is if you do decide to turbocharge, do it right man. No short-cuts. Pay now to do it right, opposed to paying double half-way through the season when your wastegate and turbo falls off because of shotty fabrication.

zeeman

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yes, I do installs and everything.

I don't recommend the 14b turbo, its too small and will run out of steam around 5500-6000rpms and the boost will drop off a few PSI, meaning so will your power.

I also don't recommend using a sidemount intercooler. You can get a cheap intercooler from ebay, along with the charge pipe kits. Use a good turbo, manifold, bov, wastegate and injectors/fuel pump, this will ensure good reliability of your car....and of course tuning....tuning is KEY.

Chris_v2 had a boosted car, for a brief period of time, so he's speaking from firsthand experience, as am I.

A t3 50 trim .48 a/r is a decent turbo for a d-series. It will spool up relatively fast and provide lots of top-end power.

sirux

thanks zeeman and everyone!
Once I get home i'll start my shopping around and hopefully get everything I need before the summer then start saving for installation/tuning.

Will my 2.5" apexi ws 2 catback be good for the turbo setup I'll be installing?
t3 50 trim .48 a/r? will a GT28R work?
some guy on here wants to sell me a GT28R + Manifold + Downpipe + Turbo Elbow all for $1300""
is this worth it?

I hate being a noob but I'm learning.. scrid3r teached me quite a bit so far listening to him ramble about his turbo :P!

Well back to the beach! peace

sirux

What do you think of this kit?
FJ Distributors
Will it allow me to put a higher psi?
or.. FJ Distributors

zeeman

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you'll want low compression pistons, not high compression. Pistons alone won't allow you to make more power, you'll need to change the connecting rods as well.

D.T.P

you need this
FJ Distributors
plus rods.

sirux

Couldnt I just get this:
FJ Distributors
or should I get that above kit and just the rods itself.. Ill be paying $650+usd for the kit+rods or I could get the pistons + rods for $400..

What will my realiable whp be with that done.. compared to stock

D.T.P

"Notching of Block required on D15/D16 engines"
man i say for now just run stock motor+turbo and just have fun with that. later when you get tired of it, spend money to build the bottom end. if you finish 1 shot, what are you gonna do after? lol
and i think 200whp will be sufficient for you for now.

F8i

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Current car setup:
90' CRX Turbo
B16A1
Garrett T30, 7psi boost, 197whp.
10.1:1 Compression (Stock, FTL!)

Too further zeeman:
You want lower compress pistons, 8-9:1, and look for dished pistons. Wiseco has great pistons! Shout to Garage 16!