Is Turboing Worth It?
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IM looking for anywhere from 200-215 hp to come out of my tib. I thought a turbo may help me in the long run. I would like to make my engine semi-bulletproof, at least to handle 12-15 psi.
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for that goal you only need about 8 psi. thats my plans. 12-15 is going to get you into the high 200's. possibly into the 300's. but that's alot more than just a basic turbo kit.
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i would say it all depends on how much money you have, and how much of a daily driver your car is, how much connections you have...etc. if you don't have any like me, stick with the expensive efficient crappy n/a
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QUOTE (hamhead @ Mar 16 2006, 01:59 AM)
^^ Word. Oil lines are actually quite easy LOL.
Its very hard to get a N\A car to run with a turbo properly, especially one with such little aftermarket support as we have.
Its very hard to get a N\A car to run with a turbo properly, especially one with such little aftermarket support as we have.
Well put, you need to do more research bro. As for as DSM parts, you can get them cheap. Which is worth it, but now you are doing a custom kit.
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i doubt 12-15psi (depending on the turbo) will put you into the high 200s.. maybe bhp but def. not whp. if you had a t3 super 60 with an extensive setup and about 16psi, youd prob push 250-260whp
heres my recommendation.. for 200-215 hp, you wont need to do much or any 'bullet-proofing' you can run 10psi on stock internals no problem, some have run 17 psi on just stock internals.. but you want to have a piece of mind. and here is mine
if you are worried about the engine so much, you can go for pistons, and cryod rods, but a decompression plate will be more than enuff..
heres a list ill try to throw up, just a general one, to get the best hp and effiency for your $$$
Turbo- go for a t3 super 60trim turbo, or for fast spooling ball bearing a GT28RS. the GT28RS would be significatnly more $$ but will last longer, create more power, and spool faster.
Exhaust- 2.5" strait back exhaust with a log style manifold, or to push the extra power, and better efficiency get an equal length made by t4turbotib
Intake System- 2-2.5" alumminum intercooler piping with a decent size bar and plate intercooler.
Fuel System- 195 or 255lph walbro fuel pump, aeromotive FPR, boost fuel rail, second set of beta injectors
Internals- if your really worried get some 8.5:1 pistons, and cryo treat and shot peen your rods, but you can get by with more than enough with just a decompression plate alone.. that will save you about 900$ at least
Fuel management system-i would personally pick up a full emanage kit, but you can get an SMT-6 if you want, these will be able to control your second fuel rail.
guages, o2- i would get a wideband with a digital readout to give you piece of mind your not leaning out and such, get a fuel pressure guage, oil psi, water temp, maybe EGT
BOV- just get a good recirc. BOV its easiest to install
youll also want other misc. stuff like spark plugs, better wires, stuff like that.. what i reccomended is not a shopping list just to get idea of stuff that youll want or need..
btw, boost is addicting, you WILL crave more than 8 psi..i guarentee it.
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IM looking for anywhere from 200-215 hp to come out of my tib. I thought a turbo may help me in the long run. I would like to make my engine semi-bulletproof, at least to handle 12-15 psi.
heres my recommendation.. for 200-215 hp, you wont need to do much or any 'bullet-proofing' you can run 10psi on stock internals no problem, some have run 17 psi on just stock internals.. but you want to have a piece of mind. and here is mine
if you are worried about the engine so much, you can go for pistons, and cryod rods, but a decompression plate will be more than enuff..
heres a list ill try to throw up, just a general one, to get the best hp and effiency for your $$$
Turbo- go for a t3 super 60trim turbo, or for fast spooling ball bearing a GT28RS. the GT28RS would be significatnly more $$ but will last longer, create more power, and spool faster.
Exhaust- 2.5" strait back exhaust with a log style manifold, or to push the extra power, and better efficiency get an equal length made by t4turbotib
Intake System- 2-2.5" alumminum intercooler piping with a decent size bar and plate intercooler.
Fuel System- 195 or 255lph walbro fuel pump, aeromotive FPR, boost fuel rail, second set of beta injectors
Internals- if your really worried get some 8.5:1 pistons, and cryo treat and shot peen your rods, but you can get by with more than enough with just a decompression plate alone.. that will save you about 900$ at least
Fuel management system-i would personally pick up a full emanage kit, but you can get an SMT-6 if you want, these will be able to control your second fuel rail.
guages, o2- i would get a wideband with a digital readout to give you piece of mind your not leaning out and such, get a fuel pressure guage, oil psi, water temp, maybe EGT
BOV- just get a good recirc. BOV its easiest to install
youll also want other misc. stuff like spark plugs, better wires, stuff like that.. what i reccomended is not a shopping list just to get idea of stuff that youll want or need..
btw, boost is addicting, you WILL crave more than 8 psi..i guarentee it.