need more power for an ls integra

[98integrals]

I just bought a 98 ls integra and took it to the track this week. I couldn't get out of the 17's (It was my first time) so i want to know what is going to be the best power adder. I've searched for ls/vtec swaps, which some people say is unreliable, so i think i'll go the turbo route. So what turbo is going to be the best and what kind of horsepower and times can i expect?
I've just barely started modding it, Intake and exhaust.
Thanks for your replys

[92 Teg-B18A]

hp to dollar a turbo is definatley the way to go, F Max, Rev Hard, and Drag (sorry don't have their website) make turbo kits for your Teg. If you go turbo also get a stand alone management system like Hondata. It will look after your engine making sure you get the right amount of fuel for your boost level. Also you will have to upgrade you internals if you goto too high of a boost (I believe if it's over 10psi with Hondata stage 2b you need to replace stock internals not sure though )

[Akura_typeRice]

is your car a stick or auto. If its an auto and you don't want to convert then forced induction is the way to go if its a five speed then, start with intake, headers, exhaust, and Ecu tuning. Then from there you can start with internals like building up the head. Cam, Valvetrain, and look into P&Ping the head and port and match the intake manifold. Driving technique is another thing. Track practice will usually add tenths to your time. LS integs are great cars. try getting the power from the engine before just switching it for another one.

[Akura_typeRice]

You can get the drag turbo kits and www.importparts.com for like 3200

[97teg]

turbos can make your car unreliable too ya know. if you go turbo, make sure you do it RIGHT, no shortcuts. like they mentioned before, you need to upgrade the fuel system. if it were me, i would get forged pistons and rods just to be on the safe side.

[GSteg]

Originally posted by Akura_typeRice
start with intake, headers, exhaust, and Ecu tuning. Then from there you can start with internals like building up the head.

the only problem is that he wants mods that add up big power. i/h/e just won't cut it. once he ends up going force induction, those money he wasted on those parts wouldn't be need anymore. i say run the car with 6psi first, then start upgrading the fuel/ignition system, then that hondata system

[spotovi]

17s from a stock LS motor isn't very good. Power it up as you will but I suggest you learn how to run a 1/4 mile first.

Regards,
Spotovi

[98integrals]

Thanks for all of your replies guys.
Spotovi, i know 17's aren't that great. It was my first time to the track and i wasn't even planning on running, but there weren't very many guys there, so i decided to try. My best time was 17.00

Akura_typerice, it's a manual. and from what i've read it sounds like it is going to be necessary to build up my engine unless i stay at very low boosts, so i think i'll look into what you suggested.

Gsteg, do you know what kind of times i could expect with 6psi???

Well thank you guys again, and i'll keep practicing my launches.

[GSteg]

there is no real way to tell how fast you're gonna run unless you're at the track. my GUESS would be 15's if you learn how to drive. get some unnecessary things out such as spare tire if you can.

[spotovi]

Good Luck. :-)

Regards,
Spotovi

[98integrals]

next time i go to the track i'll be more prepared. No backseat, no spare, everything i can get out.

[whtteg]

I have a 95 ls and my best time is a 15.80. The main things i have are i/h/e. So i think with a turbo and 6psi you should be able to run 14's easily. I have just reciently got a nitrous kit and plan to run it at the track soon I'll probably run a 50 shot which shoold be close to what a turbo should do. I'll post times if this post is still around.
This time was without the chip in the computer.

[Akura_typeRice]

I was talking about going n/a if it was a stick.

[Akura_typeRice]

how you quote someone in the bold letters

[Dr. Love]

Don't bother removing your spare tire or back seat. An extra 50 pounds isn't going to make any noticeable difference in the 1/4 mile.