Okay i got a d17a2 and i am gonna build my own turbo kit and want to know what turbo to buy?I already ran a d17a1 on a xs power turbo kit from ebay ,and this time i wanna buy a really goo reliable turbo.I wanna buy a good turbo so tell me the best turbo for this motor.I only wanna run 6 pounds and want it spool up quick.thanks
turbo decision?
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get yourself a t3 garret turbo
that or a garrett hybrid.jason_guy_yeah said:get yourself a t3 garret turbo
garrett gt28rs, or if your looking for something cheaper maybe a 50 trim garret t3/t04e
stick with the garrett GT series. more importantly than that, stick with the ball-bearing GT series (denoted by ending in an R or RS).
A GT25 is pretty closely matched to the displacement and VE of a honda motor. You'll get spool rather low and alot of grunt in the middle.
A GT28R or GT28RS won't spool nearly as quickly, and won't give you power until well into the rev-range. hondas are geared to this rev range, and anyone that has driven a VTEC will be familiar with it's power band, but it's still a larger turbo with alot of lag.
i would go with the GT25 because it's a much better turbo for the kind of racing i do (touge).
IF you want to go T series, a strait T3 would suffice. i would go turbonetics and get the ball-bearing. if you want CHEAP then just find some old ford 2.3L turbo and swipe it.
A GT25 is pretty closely matched to the displacement and VE of a honda motor. You'll get spool rather low and alot of grunt in the middle.
A GT28R or GT28RS won't spool nearly as quickly, and won't give you power until well into the rev-range. hondas are geared to this rev range, and anyone that has driven a VTEC will be familiar with it's power band, but it's still a larger turbo with alot of lag.
i would go with the GT25 because it's a much better turbo for the kind of racing i do (touge).
IF you want to go T series, a strait T3 would suffice. i would go turbonetics and get the ball-bearing. if you want CHEAP then just find some old ford 2.3L turbo and swipe it.
how much boost?watisjdm said:with my gt28r ill be gettin full boost at 3200 rpms if not alil earlier
how exactly do u drive a VTEC, i jumped in my VTEC and drove away. is it a new model that just came out?killer_siller said:stick with the garrett GT series. more importantly than that, stick with the ball-bearing GT series (denoted by ending in an R or RS).
A GT25 is pretty closely matched to the displacement and VE of a honda motor. You'll get spool rather low and alot of grunt in the middle.
A GT28R or GT28RS won't spool nearly as quickly, and won't give you power until well into the rev-range. hondas are geared to this rev range, and anyone that has driven a VTEC will be familiar with it's power band, but it's still a larger turbo with alot of lag.
i would go with the GT25 because it's a much better turbo for the kind of racing i do (touge).
IF you want to go T series, a strait T3 would suffice. i would go turbonetics and get the ball-bearing. if you want CHEAP then just find some old ford 2.3L turbo and swipe it.
gt28rs is a larger turbo definately but a lot of lag your definately wrong. the gt28rs is well known for its uncanny ability to spool quick and make a ton of power. hence the s added to the end of the turbo for higher flow. in the end u will have a turbo that has no noticable difference in lag, and will be great if he ever wants more boost. and everyone always wants more boost.
driven a VTEC? lol , maybe when vtec kicks in.
hell yea now i got some ideas,i am gonna install rods,low compresssion pistons,and get them balanced.I was only gonna boost 6 pounds,but my freind has a d16 turbo and i want more.So i am gonna need some ideas with the bottom end built and im gonna send my head to paul at dezod motorsports.I was gonna buy the stage 2 kit from him but too pricey.I started pricing engine management systems and a clutch kit and everything else im gonna need so 6,000 grand and still ems,tuning and all that ill be at 8-9 grand.So im gonna need some ideas i wanna boost like 10-15 pounds so hook it up im always at work and rarely get time to research and i just wanna do it already im sick of trying to get this whole thing together thanks oh yea i need a tuner so if anyone has any info id appreciate it preferably in the san jose area i want someone who can do a good job no matter price thanks
What about a t28 and were to buy one or the best turbo for me!
i'm talking about the shape of the power band:
-the gt2860rs is NOT the gt2860r. similar, but not quite. the rs has a 62 trim compressor whereas the r has a 55 trim compressor
what i'm refering to when i say "familiar with it's power band" is that a gt28rs will peak well above redline for a honda motor, whereas a gt25 would give you more of an OEM turbo style power band, providing more torque, but peaking lower.
-the gt2860rs is NOT the gt2860r. similar, but not quite. the rs has a 62 trim compressor whereas the r has a 55 trim compressor
what i'm refering to when i say "familiar with it's power band" is that a gt28rs will peak well above redline for a honda motor, whereas a gt25 would give you more of an OEM turbo style power band, providing more torque, but peaking lower.
I think im gonna go with the gt2860rs cause its a water cooled daul ball bearing tuirbo and i am gonna want more boost soon i know it so know i need the rest i found a gt2860rs for 1100 so now i need the rest ill get the turbo in like 6-7 days they said so im stoked help me build my system
sweet. good choice.2lowshitur2slow said:I think im gonna go with the gt2860rs cause its a water cooled daul ball bearing tuirbo and i am gonna want more boost soon i know it so know i need the rest i found a gt2860rs for 1100 so now i need the rest ill get the turbo in like 6-7 days they said so im stoked help me build my system
2lowshitur2slow said:hell yea now i got some ideas,i am gonna install rods,low compresssion pistons,and get them balanced.I was only gonna boost 6 pounds,but my freind has a d16 turbo and i want more.So i am gonna need some ideas with the bottom end built and im gonna send my head to paul at dezod motorsports.I was gonna buy the stage 2 kit from him but too pricey.I started pricing engine management systems and a clutch kit and everything else im gonna need so 6,000 grand and still ems,tuning and all that ill be at 8-9 grand.So im gonna need some ideas i wanna boost like 10-15 pounds so hook it up im always at work and rarely get time to research and i just wanna do it already im sick of trying to get this whole thing together thanks oh yea i need a tuner so if anyone has any info id appreciate it preferably in the san jose area i want someone who can do a good job no matter price thanks
how much power do u want to make u can do it for a bit cheaper than that with good parts and good tuning in my opinion.
okay so tell me what u recomend?
block build
cp pistons 500
eagle rods 300
honda bearing 100
arp head studs 90
new oil pump water pump 200
new honda heag gasket 70
new honda timing belt 80
clutch 350
stock head
turbo setup
Stainless manifold 400
gt28rs 1100
3" downpipe 300
2.5" charge piping 250
precision 350hp intercooler 220
greddy blow off valve 150
tial 38mm wastegate if not an internal 28rs 200
dumptube 50 bucks
hondata s300 600 installed
tuning 400
labor 1200?
those are just some round numbers so around 6500 all together not in the 8-9k region.
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cp pistons 500
eagle rods 300
honda bearing 100
arp head studs 90
new oil pump water pump 200
new honda heag gasket 70
new honda timing belt 80
clutch 350
stock head
turbo setup
Stainless manifold 400
gt28rs 1100
3" downpipe 300
2.5" charge piping 250
precision 350hp intercooler 220
greddy blow off valve 150
tial 38mm wastegate if not an internal 28rs 200
dumptube 50 bucks
hondata s300 600 installed
tuning 400
labor 1200?
those are just some round numbers so around 6500 all together not in the 8-9k region.
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