Sonnick

I've been looking at many turbos. I've come across the SC61 and things like that. I've heard great things about ITS (Innovative Turbo Systems) and also the GT3255E. Now, I have a 2000 Accord 2.3L 5spd. It makes impressive torque for a Honda. I dynoed 156.9whp and 146wtq. Torque band is pretty flat from 2200rpm up. My question is, do you have any recommendations for turbos? I will be boosting the stock block until I am able to build it. I am aiming for around 250 to the wheels on the stock block, but when I am built, I'd love to be in the area of 350-450, maybe even more. This is my daily driver so I'm trying to do it right. I will take it to the track on occasion, but it is a street car, so I'd like fast spool, so I was thinking .63 a/r, since my redline is at 6500. I've also been told by a coupe of turboed Honda drivers that they went from ball bearing to journal and didn't notice much of a spool difference at all. Maybe someone could shed some light on that. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot

Sonnick

No one?

Schister66

The SC61 is a big turbo for your goal. I have a variation of the GT3255e, i have the B housing instead. I really like it...it spools fast on a 1.8L B series, it would rip on your 2.3L. Its not going to make more than about 420whp maxxed out, but it would have one hell of a powerband. If you're looking to spend a little more money, there are other great options out there too....the STC Silver Surfter, Borg Warner S256, GT30r Series, etc....

Just make sure you're using a turbo that isnt hugely oversized for your setup...

Sonnick

Thanks a lot. I'd definitely like some more info on this turbo you are talking about. My AIM is Sonnick01 if you want to talk on AIM. I can't find how to PM on this site, but I'd definitely like more info, like price, specs, etc. I'm not looking to get 400whp at this time. I need to be practical with what I would have available (stock block, etc). For now, I'm looking for somewhere around 220+ to the wheels. I figured if I want to upgrade in the future, I'd just get a different turbo.

But I'm definitely looking for a fast spooling turbo good for daily driving. However, I don't want it to crap out before redline (6500 rpm) either. I'm assuming it doesn't because your GSR revs higher