i am thinking of purchasing a turbo for my 1999 acura integra GSR, i was wondering what types of modifications would i need before hand? and what should i get? turbo wise. thanx

 

buy the drag 3 kit from importparts.com (i think they are currently 2700), clutch (~300), and exhaust (~500)...keep it at 7psi and you should be good to go

 

If you keep your car wid stock internals you can put out like 205 whp wid 4-6 psi. but if you wanna build up your engine, then you will need a new ignition, wires, plugs, fuel rails, fuel regulator, pistons, rods

 

205 whp with 4-6? uhmmm not really. im thinkin more like 6-7psi. 4-5 is moderate. im barely breakin low 14s with 5psi on street tires. building up an engine doesnt mean gettin new ignition, wires, plugs, and fuel rails, OR a fuel regulator. pistons and rods.. i agree. building up your motor will require you to replace the "weak" parts of a stock motor.... which is pretty much the rings, rods, and pistons. you can safely boost 7lbs on a stock motor. more than 7lbs is at your own risk. get the DRAG3 kit... slap it on.. install it the right way... and youre good to go.


[Modified by dlplayboy, 11:44 PM 8/20/2002]

 

Don't abuse your car! If you don't know about turbo's do LOTS OF RESEARCH before you buy a kit. Turbos need tender loving care, and if you don't give it to them, they'll brake your wallet.

 

And Try The Forced Induction Forum

 

thanx...i think i will go into some deeper research, i dont want to spend the money and ruin my engine.