Where for cheap custom turbo kits???

[DJCujo69]

I decided to go turbo on my b16 civic.
What sites have good complete custom turbo kits for cheap???

[funkdaflex1]

the cheapest kit is probably a Greddy kit just look in a superstreet magazine or any other sport compact magazine look at the ads goto the sites and look for the best price and call around to local shops for prices to. Your best bet is going with a local shop so u can deal with somebody upfront in case u have trouble is the kit you baught and just figure the tax as shipping and it will come out about the same.

[edman24]

the greddy is not the cheapest kit. you can put togethr your own kit from the same parts the greddy kit has for much less. if you want a list of what you need ill be glad to help. you can go on ebay and find almost all the parts youll need for this setup. it will work just as good if not better then the greddy kit

[zippeay]

Post what parts you need, because I want to turbo my B16 too.

[DJCujo69]

I need everything for a turbo kit. What do I need?

[edman24]

wow you guys really want to know how to run a custom turbo then. okay ill start with a list.

turbo
manifold
downpipe
3" exhaust(not required but strongly recommended)
custom tubing
oil line
blow off valve
external wastegate(the turbo should have an internal one but for high boost it must be external)
bigger injectors(depends on the boost you run)
bigger fuel pump(a 210 should be fine)
intercooler(again, not necessary but strongly recommended)
new spark plugs
boost controller
piggyback system or stand alone engine management(necessary after about 9 psi)

that should get you a very well equiped turbo setup that is only missing new pistons and rods to run high boost. but no turbo kits come with those so anyways. this should be much cheaper then an actual kit if you know where to shop. and a lot of them dont have to be bought right away. you can buy the main components first then add on to make it better as time goes on.

i think thats about it but if i think about anything i missed ill post it. any other questions???

[DJCujo69]

What company makes kits for cars that have engine swaps????? Cuz my car is a 89 civic with a B16

[jkicv]

not sure what kit is cheapest, i know the Greddy kit is pretty cheap, but thats non-intercooled. toss an intercooler on it and your up near the cost of a drag kit. the two kits come with different turbos so youll hae to see whats best for you. like said above, id say go through a shop. if your in good with anyone there, they might hook you up, and be a backup if anything is wrong/missing from the kit.

[luti]

Originally posted by edman24
wow you guys really want to know how to run a custom turbo then. okay ill start with a list.

turbo
manifold
downpipe
3" exhaust(not required but strongly recommended)
custom tubing
oil line
blow off valve
external wastegate(the turbo should have an internal one but for high boost it must be external)
bigger injectors(depends on the boost you run)
bigger fuel pump(a 210 should be fine)
intercooler(again, not necessary but strongly recommended)
new spark plugs
boost controller
piggyback system or stand alone engine management(necessary after about 9 psi)

that should get you a very well equiped turbo setup that is only missing new pistons and rods to run high boost. but no turbo kits come with those so anyways. this should be much cheaper then an actual kit if you know where to shop. and a lot of them dont have to be bought right away. you can buy the main components first then add on to make it better as time goes on.

i think thats about it but if i think about anything i missed ill post it. any other questions???

I know turbo theory pretty good, but I'm not quite a master of the Honda electrical system yet, so my question is, how do you deal with the MAP sensor, is that what a Missing Link Check Sensor is for?

[funkdaflex1]

hey Luti i was lookin at ur mods list u got a zex camshaft for ur 98 civic with a d series? if so i thought that came was on back order till august or did u buy the one for the z6 i think they made one for or do u have a swap?

[luti]

It's for a Z6, I advanced the cam 5 degrees so it's at the relative 0 position for my engine. The Z6 and Y8 cmas are the same lift and duration, but they are cut at a different angle in relation to the key (ie: 0 degrees).

*EDIT: the cam is amazing, it gives so much low end and mid range, and the top end is unfucking believable.

[edman24]

man i hope i just didnt type up that whole list for nothing. you guys started on the greddy kit again. well anyways i think if you get a piggyback system for your ecu it should take care of the map sensor but im not terribly sure either. and yes i do think thats what the missing link is for.

[88_SC_CRX_Si]

Try here for a site on putting one togather, the guy knows his $hit...:

http://homemadeturbo.com/

Most peeps just end up going to pet store, that handles aquiriaums(sp), and getting check valves from there. Something like two or three, are until it quits throwing MAP codes.

I have also ran across the Missing Link has some probs... hehehe

[BLU CIVIC]

WWW.HOMEMADETURBO.COM

[kaoru-tochiro]

It's better to work extra hours at work and get the money for a GReddy, instead of whastig time piecing together a bungee cord turbo system that won't really work. Unless you live in a junkyard and get the scrap parts for free.