Turbo for Lewd! (dependable??)

[Hellraiserrob]

I have a 95 lewd with a H22A1 it has just about 140k miles on it, runs very strong (no smoking, knocking) and very well taken care of. I was thinking about putting a turbo on it right now, and run 6-8 lbs of boost. I want to know if done right will the engine keep on going for another 100k. Hoped out there has some kind experience with this kinda thing.

thanks
ROB

[PunkAlex]

I dont have first hand experience with turbo-ing ludes, but ive heard that the h22 isnt good for turbos...If you want it to last on 6-8 pounds for 100k miles then youll have to put a nice set of rods, pistons, probably valve springs and valves, and maybe even a sleeve job. CAuse on stock internals youll never last for 100k.

[Hellraiserrob]

Well I know that people say that H22a are not good for boosting because of the high compression ration (they were mostly made for all motor not forced induction) but if I upgrade the rods pistons and a valve job, (if smart lower compression ratio) I would think it would be easy to run run 10-12 lbs of boost daily, and 14-16 for the track. I know this is extremely hard to guestimate but if done right and not "too" abused how long you guys think it would last?

[maxspeedhonda]

It will run fine and last 100K on low boost providing you have it tuned correctly. I have a buddy who is boosting 14 psi on a stock h22a (race gas) and making around 430whp. Not completley advisable, but it can be done. Boost doesn't hurt the motor, bad tunes do.

[PunkAlex]

YEah man, with upgraded internals (dont forget headgasket!) and a lower comp ratio you can run it with that boost all day long. I was just saying the unrealiablility of it with stock internals. Build your motor right and it will last longer than it would in stock form!

[Hellraiserrob]

Another question... Would the stock fuel system be alright with just 7-8 lbs of boost??

[PunkAlex]

Nah.....youll more than likely need 440cc injectors and some form of fuel management. Maybe a new fuel pump.

[Hellraiserrob]

Another Question... Do you guys know what kind of Turbo would work the best for my application... I've asked around most of em said T3 or the T3/T4 Hybrid not quite sure what would be better... Any ideas??

thanks

ROB

[turbo2nr]

try a 67trim may be a t04e with a 67 trim you want some thing that flows at least 450lb/min.. tha will give you room to make at least 450hp, fuel mods, 255 in tank. adj, fuel pressure regulator, fuel rail to go with the 450cc+ injectors, and a s-afc to tune it also look into msd for ignation system..
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[tibby01]

bah...s-afc is poo poo for fuel management on a turbo car. after reading up on the hondata system a bit, i would get that over everything else if you still want a nice idling everyday street car.

[Hellraiserrob]

Isnt the hondata system quite spendy... I understand putting a turbo on your car isnt exactly cheap but I am just lookin to get a some boost goin until I can afford the whole Shabang

[Jermonsta]

yes engine management in general is very "spendy", and i would suggest a small turbo, i plan on using a garret gt28, the disco potato, it should work great on an h22

[tibby01]

fuel management is the most vital part of a boosted car, and is often not addressed properly or sufficiently. dont cheap out on it.

[turbo2nr]

hondata=$$
thats why i suggest the safc..
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[Jermonsta]

go all out, if you are gonna tune it and expect it to live you have to be able to manage every thing, timing, spark, fuel, air, boost, i'm planning on just forking over the $$$ for an AEM EMS, about $1000, but it's a do it yourself thing, tune it yourself on your computer, and make it work