Best turbo.....bov?

[varisystarter]

This car is to be an aggressive daily driver/weekend warrior(i love to drive, 65k in 2 years). i just bought an 99 gsx 5 speed unmodded, i have ordered a 3" turbo back and high flow cat, i'm considering purchasing an evo header(bad idea or good?). I'm in the market for a new turbo and bov(or internal waistgate). I've looked at 16g's and 20g's among anything else i could find. I am also unsure of what level of turbo timer to go with. And am i forgetting anything?

[kjewer1]

I dont see any mention of fuel upgrades EVO16g is a good street turbo, and for a big street turbo the TDO6H 20g was my favorite. Anything bigger and you should really know what you are doing. I would probably suggest EVO16g, AFC, logger, 190, and 660s, since this will be mainly pump gas use. There are a lot of varaibles though.

[joemathews]

Originally Posted by varisystarter

This car is to be an aggressive daily driver/weekend warrior(i love to drive, 65k in 2 years). i just bought an 99 gsx 5 speed unmodded, i have ordered a 3" turbo back and high flow cat, i'm considering purchasing an evo header(bad idea or good?). I'm in the market for a new turbo and bov(or internal waistgate). I've looked at 16g's and 20g's among anything else i could find. I am also unsure of what level of turbo timer to go with. And am i forgetting anything?

16gs come internally gated for the wastegate--there isn't much need for an external wastegate with these turbos. You will need a bov regardless. Kevin's suggestion of the EvoIII 16g is the most popular street turbo right now, good for about 400 hp maxed out. Turbo timers all do the same general thing--let your car idle for a set amount of time, then shut it off. Each has specific features--the HKS type1 TT is probably one of the coolest (has features like a G-tech), although I like my Apexi pen-style personally.

You are forgetting:
1) datalogging system
2) fuel pump and injectors
3) fuel control
4) air filter and adapter
5) boost controller
6) less restrictive intercooler piping

[JoeWagon]

Do your research first. It appears that you aren't familiar with the difference between a BOV and wastegate? They are completely separate parts. I'm assuming you looked around a little and came across 16g and 20g as popular turbos. There are a lot more options. Check out the site list and look for info on the correct order to mod your car. The evo 16g or 20g would be my suggestion for you, but they both come with several thousands of dollars in supporting mods.

Stock exhaust manifold (you called it a header) is fine. Worry about flow after the turbo, which is o2 housing and back. Turbo timers don't have 'levels' so if you want one, get any of them.

[o*HeR()]

Originally Posted by varisystarter

This car is to be an aggressive daily driver/weekend warrior(i love to drive, 65k in 2 years). i just bought an 99 gsx 5 speed unmodded, i have ordered a 3" turbo back and high flow cat, i'm considering purchasing an evo header(bad idea or good?). I'm in the market for a new turbo and bov(or internal waistgate). I've looked at 16g's and 20g's among anything else i could find. I am also unsure of what level of turbo timer to go with. And am i forgetting anything?

grow up and drive like a normal person...agressive daily drive , bring that shit to the track cause if i saw you fly past me ide laugh and say your a cool guy

[o*HeR()]

Originally Posted by JoeWagon

Do your research first. It appears that you aren't familiar with the difference between a BOV and wastegate? They are completely separate parts. I'm assuming you looked around a little and came across 16g and 20g as popular turbos. There are a lot more options. Check out the site list and look for info on the correct order to mod your car. The evo 16g or 20g would be my suggestion for you, but they both come with several thousands of dollars in supporting mods.

Stock exhaust manifold (you called it a header) is fine. Worry about flow after the turbo, which is o2 housing and back. Turbo timers don't have 'levels' so if you want one, get any of them.

how much more power will i get by setting my turbo timer on 30 seconds? Werd. lol j/p

[97_3clipse]

stupid post ^^^
and your sig is very annoying...can i shoot him....

[2of9]

what are the Back-up mods for the 18 g turbo and the price of all the mods to back it up? i kno, but not really sure of the "back-up" mods to spool the 18g.

[spyderturbo007]

Originally Posted by varisystarter

This car is to be an aggressive daily driver/weekend warrior(i love to drive, 65k in 2 years). i just bought an 99 gsx 5 speed unmodded, i have ordered a 3" turbo back and high flow cat, i'm considering purchasing an evo header(bad idea or good?). I'm in the market for a new turbo and bov(or internal waistgate). I've looked at 16g's and 20g's among anything else i could find. I am also unsure of what level of turbo timer to go with. And am i forgetting anything?

Don't forget the most important mod of them all.....

Aftermarket boost gauge!!!!!!

[BoostedSpyder]

why the 18g? i was stuck on that because of the very nice [and CA legal] GReddy kit. but really the EVO 16G flows just as much as the 18G and also just under the 20G.

try to get unstuck on the 18g like i was.

do a search on 18g and see what comes up [in AF]

lots of good info you will find... [that was a little Yodaish... lol]

[thecackster]

^ ROFL, haha, i was like wow what the ef...but ya the 16g, is reccomended from what i read.

[2of9]

hmmm...so the EvoIII 16g Turbo is the best recommended for street/race use, yeah, i kno for sure imma do this turbo, but like if someone ever is crazy enough to do the 18g? how crazy do you hafta do to the car?