Another Turbo Thread

[slimddozen]

I have some questions about a turbo. Ive found some pretty cheap turbos online, but its just the Turbo itself. What other stuff is needed besides the turbo? I found a Garret T3 for $200.

 

[SeanMc300]

*groan* ok....what kind of plans and hp goals do you want? becuase a t3 turbo is waaaay to generic...what trim? a/r?? other things you need are:

fuel management-- i recommend the apexi vafc
colder sparkplugs
larger injectors
tapped oil pan
intercooler
charge pipes
turbo manifold
downpipe
air filter
boost guage, oil pressure, and egt guage
bov
turbo timer
boost controller
a whole shitload of lines

 

[b16asi226]

Originally posted by SeanMc300
*groan* ok....what kind of plans and hp goals do you want? becuase a t3 turbo is waaaay to generic...what trim? a/r?? other things you need are:

fuel management-- i recommend the apexi vafc
colder sparkplugs
larger injectors
tapped oil pan
intercooler
charge pipes
turbo manifold
downpipe
air filter
boost guage, oil pressure, and egt guage
bov
turbo timer
boost controller
a whole shitload of lines

good call, but dont forget pistons, rods, valve springs (at minimum, a whole valve train is better), fuel rail, fuel pump, etc. turbos are pretty easy power, but the up keep cost and getting everything to make it run at even 75% efficiency is reaaallyy expensive.

 

[ExcelcivicSi]

Originally posted by b16asi226
good call, but dont forget pistons, rods, valve springs (at minimum, a whole valve train is better), fuel rail, fuel pump, etc. turbos are pretty easy power, but the up keep cost and getting everything to make it run at even 75% efficiency is reaaallyy expensive.

 

[needboost]

 

[2kstreetcivic]

Originally posted by b16asi226
good call, but dont forget pistons, rods, valve springs (at minimum, a whole valve train is better), fuel rail, fuel pump, etc. turbos are pretty easy power, but the up keep cost and getting everything to make it run at even 75% efficiency is reaaallyy expensive.

I agree.....If I were you I would do a little more turbo research

 

[SeanMc300]

you dont NEED those things, s**t frind has a d16z6 running 9psi daily on stock motor. but yes i did forget the fuel pump.

 

[turboferio]

my other civic hb is running 10lbs of boost stock internals stock injectors stock fuel pump on a d16y8 with 90,000 miles runs like a champ, but i would have to agree about building the motor i did that to my civic sedan which u will see below, and the car runs a hell of alot faster and more reliable. pistons, rods, balanced crank, head work and fuel is key.. but don't jump into turbo, do research like the guys are saying

 

[anfrey]

slimddozen, i recommend you do some more research... here's some good sites for information:

www.turbod16.com
www.d-series.org
www.turbocivic.net
www.homemadeturbo.com