ok, so i have a 99 ex, still has the d16y8 it has like 130k miles on it, and i was thinkin of boosting it, but i since i'm gonna swap it later on wen i put more miles on it, i just wanted to get like an ebay turbo or something, so does anybody have any experience with any ebay turbochargers? or just any ideas, comments, or suggestions would help
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I would usually say search function, but I'm kinda bored. Ebay turbo's aren't as horrible as everyone makes them out to be. You can piece together a kit yourself that will be much better than an ebay kit though.
Start with a cast manifold, ebay would be fine. The cast ones will not crack.
For a turbo, you can buy one used.. or try an ebay one, I've had friends using them with no problems.
Wastegate, ebay or just spend the extra money on a tial.
Downpipe, you can use the ebay one, they usually come with the manifold as a set.
Intercooler and piping, you will not find a better deal than ebay.
BOV, might as well buy an ebay too, for the money it will be fine under 15psi
Injectors, don't cheap out.. or you can just use DSM 450's, usually go for like 100 bucks
Gauges, you'll want a boost gauge, oil psi, and possibly wideband.
Tune, since your car is obd2 you'll need a p28 or p06 ecu that's socketed. To use the obd1 ecu you'll need to get a step down harness.
Oil lines, you'll need a feed and return.
Vacuum lines
Since your car has a d16y8 I'd replace the oil pump with a toda pump, they're like 110 dollars but it's well worth it. Otherwise you'll have to shim your oil pump pickup to gain an extra 10psi.
Try turbod16.com for other questions
Start with a cast manifold, ebay would be fine. The cast ones will not crack.
For a turbo, you can buy one used.. or try an ebay one, I've had friends using them with no problems.
Wastegate, ebay or just spend the extra money on a tial.
Downpipe, you can use the ebay one, they usually come with the manifold as a set.
Intercooler and piping, you will not find a better deal than ebay.
BOV, might as well buy an ebay too, for the money it will be fine under 15psi
Injectors, don't cheap out.. or you can just use DSM 450's, usually go for like 100 bucks
Gauges, you'll want a boost gauge, oil psi, and possibly wideband.
Tune, since your car is obd2 you'll need a p28 or p06 ecu that's socketed. To use the obd1 ecu you'll need to get a step down harness.
Oil lines, you'll need a feed and return.
Vacuum lines
Since your car has a d16y8 I'd replace the oil pump with a toda pump, they're like 110 dollars but it's well worth it. Otherwise you'll have to shim your oil pump pickup to gain an extra 10psi.
Try turbod16.com for other questions
^^What he said
but f**k buying the oil pump. All those after market oil pumps are just factory ones that are ported and shimmed. Just do it yourself and save the money.
If you plan on using an ebay turbo, use an oil restrictor. Ebay turbo seals arent that great.
but f**k buying the oil pump. All those after market oil pumps are just factory ones that are ported and shimmed. Just do it yourself and save the money.
If you plan on using an ebay turbo, use an oil restrictor. Ebay turbo seals arent that great.
thanx guys, i really appreciate the ideas
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x2 on the turbo seals. If you do end up using an Ebay turbo, save yourself the hassle, and make sure you run an oil restrictor. The seals on my ebay turbo blew out, and the car started smoking like crazy. After it blew, i ended up buying a garret rebuild kit. If you chose to go this route, just make sure to have to turbo balanced.^^What he said
but f**k buying the oil pump. All those after market oil pumps are just factory ones that are ported and shimmed. Just do it yourself and save the money.
If you plan on using an ebay turbo, use an oil restrictor. Ebay turbo seals arent that great.
My buddy bought a whole ebay streetdemon kit its been running fine only thing are those cheesy oil lines they come with and those shiny crome manifolds his cracked he has log mani now. but all in all aint too bad for being like 700bucks for complete kit..
im not the op, but i wanted to say thanks for helping this guy out. yes he could have searched but, he didnt... and you all helped. this is what i love about this site. awesome people
ebay turbos r garbage
LOLz, it IS a sliding scale..im not the op, but i wanted to say thanks for helping this guy out. yes he could have searched but, he didnt... and you all helped. this is what i love about this site. awesome people
lol its a Toga oil pump... and dont buy one, i bought one and it wasnt ported or anything i sent it back and got a Endyn racing oil pump instead...I would usually say search function, but I'm kinda bored. Ebay turbo's aren't as horrible as everyone makes them out to be. You can piece together a kit yourself that will be much better than an ebay kit though.
Start with a cast manifold, ebay would be fine. The cast ones will not crack.
For a turbo, you can buy one used.. or try an ebay one, I've had friends using them with no problems.
Wastegate, ebay or just spend the extra money on a tial.
Downpipe, you can use the ebay one, they usually come with the manifold as a set.
Intercooler and piping, you will not find a better deal than ebay.
BOV, might as well buy an ebay too, for the money it will be fine under 15psi
Injectors, don't cheap out.. or you can just use DSM 450's, usually go for like 100 bucks
Gauges, you'll want a boost gauge, oil psi, and possibly wideband.
Tune, since your car is obd2 you'll need a p28 or p06 ecu that's socketed. To use the obd1 ecu you'll need to get a step down harness.
Oil lines, you'll need a feed and return.
Vacuum lines
Since your car has a d16y8 I'd replace the oil pump with a toda pump, they're like 110 dollars but it's well worth it. Otherwise you'll have to shim your oil pump pickup to gain an extra 10psi.
Try turbod16.com for other questions
shimming the oil pump doesnt do anything but put more strain on the oil pump... ive done it and didnt gain any extra oil pressure...
if you get a ebay turbo have the internals(seals and rings) rebuilt with Garrett parts