too much for this turbo kit?

[imprtsyco]

im looking at a turbo kit and i was wondering if they were asking too much. it comes with a lot of stuff like JE 9:1 forged pistons and crower rods but they want like 6500.00 for it. also is says ill only boost 14lb's with that work on an ls i figured i could boost 16 normal driving and when i went to the track turn it up to like 19-20. could someone check it out and let me know if thats legit. and how high i could run the boost. the kit is at www.sfp.net its the stage 3 kit. thanks

[Jeff C]

Well you get a lot of stuff and its basically a turn key turbo kit. I wonder if the "ALL NECESSARY HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION" includes the gaskets and bearings and such to put the motor back together after you install the pistons and rods. Speaking of intstalling, there would be a lot to undertake with the kit that the average Joe could not do, ie installing pistons and rods.

If you are not a machanically inclinded individual and dont know what a air fiter or oil filter is (not saying this is you) this might be the best route. However, IMO it is too pricey. You can probably piece a similar kit together with less money invested.

I am a DIYer though. I do all my own installs/builds.

For others, here is a direct link.

[imprtsyco]

thanks man i know quite a bit about cars and i start college at a tech school for master tech to get ase certified. i asked the teacher and he said we could install it in my car for free and he will just teach us as we do it. as of right now i dont know enough to do it myself but soon i will hopefully. thanks man i appreciate it.

[Jeff C]

If its a "class project" so to speak, then maybe you guys could research on what to use. Research intercooler sizing, charge pipe sizing, exhaust sizing, injector sizing and so on. Then based on that you could piece together your own kit. It would be a good opportunity to get firsthand knowledge and experience. Youwould know and understand every aspect of you setup. Cant argue with free help.

I wish that I had the chance to do something like this when I was in school.

[imprtsyco]

ya ill take your advice and do some research on all of the things you mentioned. thanks again ill post some pics and what i run at the strip before and after. thanks again for your help.

[imprtsyco]

is that your crx? is that the one with the b20vtec damn that thing must fly do you know your 1/4 mile time. right now i just have a civic ex but its being sold next week and im getting the one that i showed you i already put a down payment on it. the blue one really takes off quick.but maybe its because my red civic is so slow. here are some pics of my red one. www.fuzionracing.streetracing.org thats our race team. it sounds bad that the next fastest car on out team is a saturn.do you have pics of your car.

[Jeff C]

Yea, its my crx. It holds it own. I down have a pair of slicks therefore I dont waste much time running it. I am not sure that you have shown me a pic of the car(s). Btw, it wont take much to eat that Saturn.

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--Mods--
-1997 B20B4 block
-JE 10.5 pistons
-Eagle rods
-ARP GSR headstuds
-CTR crank pulley
-1989 B16 head, tb and im
-2001 ITR camshafts
-2001 ITR outer v. springs
-Portflow inner v. springs
-Portflow Ti retainers
-HCP mounts and adjustable shift linkage
-'92 GSR YS1
-CM flywheel
-Action stage 1MS clutch
-DC 4-2-1 header w/ custom 2.5" collector
-Straight 2.5" side exit exhaust
-custom ZEX nitrous direct port setup w/ bottle warmer and AM psi guage
-Walbro 255ho pump
-MSD Digital 6 Ignition
-Integra rear disc conversion
-KYB AGX struts w/ Intrax springs
-'95 GSR wheels with 205/50/15 Nittos
-Ghetto Home Depot front lip
-Ebay CAI
-MatriX short throw shifter
-AM oil pressure and A/F guage

[whtteg]

The main things you are going to run into with 14+psi is the cylinder walls you will have to sleeve the block then upwards of 20psi you are going to need to clsoe the deck to reinforce the cylinder walls so the don't move and break. And yes you could build that kit for alot cheaper.

[SleeperCivic]

If you're going to run over 14psi on an LS motor, that $6500 better come with some new sleeves and a bad-ass turbo or you're getting ripped off. Shit, that should include the motor!

[racespecialists]

imprtsyco>>>>>You still looking for a turbo kit? What kind of car do you have? I might have something you can use!!!!! Hit me up

MP

[imprtsyco]

ya im still looking for a turbo kit. i just got a civic dx with a ls motor in it its got some minor mods to the engine but nothing major. im def. looking for a turbo though if you can help pm me.

[disbboi]

all that and and fmu???

[jhong1784]

i got a drag turbo kit for ur car u should check it out
if u are interested hit me up