markusssem1

i got a 1997 ek hatch, all stock d16y7! and im planning to buy a turbo kit what i wanna knw is it worth it? and do i have to do any work to the engine? before i put the turbo kit on??

Schister66

Read the Forced Induction FAQ at the top of the Forced Induction forum...it will answer some of your most basic questions. After reading through that, feel free to ask anything you like.

markusssem1

thanks man! can i get your take on my question?..what do you think would it be worth it

Schister66

A stock block D series can make 220-240whp on pump gas and be completely reliable if built and tuned correctly; therefore, yes.

Schister66

EDIT: I'm not sure that straight up buying a kit is your best bet.

What is your budget?
What are your goals?
What are your uses for the car?
Future plans?

markusssem1

so would i have to built the motor a bit to be able to boost it safely or can it all be stock?

my budget is 1500, my goals are to at least 200whp, i never had a boosted car, so therefore i think everyone should lol but i would be using it as a daily driver also!
future plans might be too sell it.

Autoworks

Turboing a stock D is perfectly fine as long as the power is kept "reasonable" and on a great tune.

I'd suggest saving up a little more as well. Along with the kit you'll need fuel and management (injectors, pump, and software), which will take a small chunk of $ as well.

markusssem1

so injectors, pump..software??, do i need to buy a new manifold