Anyone know which IHI turbo is in the APEXi kit for d16's, and where you can buy just the turbo from?

I only want the turbocharger, not the entire kit. IHI seems to use RHB, RHF, RHE, to designate different turbo sizes, so which of these would be the equivalent of what is in the APEXi kit?


[Modified by piscorpio, 5:51 PM 2/12/2003]

Bump...inquiring minds want to know.

Sorry i couldnt help ya out piscorpio... ill still look for the turbo for your project..


[Modified by Irishweird00, 5:27 PM 2/13/2003]

I think you misunderstood my post, I don't want the kit, just the turbo. As far as the AX53B60 P18 turbo, I already knew that information, but I was not sure that was APEXi designation for it, or IHI the manufacturer of the turbo. IHI seems to use RHF, RHE?

I guess what I really need to know, is where can you buy new IHI turbochargers? Sorry if there is a really obvious answer to this, but it is escaping me. (I don't know much about turbo's in general, but even less about IHI specifically.) If I am being a nuisance, I won't bump this thread anymore.


[Modified by piscorpio, 5:41 PM 2/12/2003]

http://www.ihi-turbo.com/

dunno if this helps


[Modified by leadtrum, 12:03 AM 2/13/2003]

Thanks for the link, I actually checked that out already. Im just having a hard time making the connection between what is in the APEXi kit, and what they offer? Maybe Im retarded.

One last go around, and I'll let this thread die in peace.

Damn Irishman, good thing nobody gave you that answer when you were posting 50 rediculous questions a day!!!

hehe, its all good, we talked on IM. Just a misunderstanding of what I was asking.

I have been trying to find specs and info on the turbo as well, and the best I have found is that it is a hybrid IHI hot side and Apexi exhaust side. Or I may have that reverse, either way, it's specifically made just for the kit. I called apexi-USA and they would not part. The turbo is basically a RHF 5 (so I was told) so if you really just want the technology behind that turbo I would say that's the one to get. I'd try getting one from anyone that sells IHI. Here is an email I got from a friend that might help too:

I was reading a book by Mika Kojima and he talked briefly about the Apexi
turbo kit. He basically said it was super high tech and could flow very
well while being able to spool quickly. It's even better than the
technology in the Garrett GT series turbos. The abradeable seal is the real
technology that sets it apart. There is a teflon coating on the compressor
housing that when new actually scraps against the compressor wheel. After
break-in, the teflon is abraded down by the wheel making for a very tight
tolerance between the compressor wheel and the housing. This makes it very
efficient.

Good luck

CLICK ON THE LINK IN MY SIGNATURE PLEASE!!!!

Thank you very much for the help. Any little info at this point helps, and just to get a sense of what size it is (RHF5) is a huge help. Now I just need to find some compressor maps on that sucker...er, blower.

You been here: http://www.wabe.net/silum/turbo.html
I don't think IHI lists info on that turbo in the Apexi Kit.

ttt for more info on this kick *** turbo!

The turbo is an RHF5 with a turbine A/R .71

Apexi turbos are from the IHI RX series but use the "AX" designator. AX is for Apec spec turbos.

Apex AX6 is an RX6
APex AX5 is an RX5

more info like

1) Is it a RHF5 or a RHB5?

2) what is the average CFM & the max CFM rating on it?

3) which turbo is it more comparable to a DMS 14b,16G, 18G, t28 bb .60ar or t28 .63ar?

i was talking to another member here and he had found a IHI rhb5 turbo off 2 cars
88 mazda mx-6gt & subaru GL10

<FONT COLOR="red"> are these the same turbo & specs? </FONT>
just curiouse if anyone could find out the stock <FONT COLOR="gree"> hp & tq ratings of BOTH cars and at what psi setting from the factory </FONT>

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=918686

found my adapter plate.
thanks honda-tech

I think that would be me, I think that the rhb5's I referred to are the predecessors to the rhf & vf's like the kind used in the apex kits & wrx's. The turbo I have is small but it boosts quick, I just don t notice it as well cuz I have 4wd and an automatic, once running or on a roll if I ounch it it spins pretty quick , just that I'm still in the rudimentary stages of my swap.
If you search ishi or rhb5 there are maps available, I just can't remember where, also ishi does have a site

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HONDACIVICWAGON.COM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think that would be me, I think that the rhb5's I referred to are the predecessors to the rhf & vf's like the kind used in the apex kits & wrx's. The turbo I have is small but it boosts quick, I just don t notice it as well cuz I have 4wd and an automatic, once running or on a roll if I ounch it it spins pretty quick , just that I'm still in the rudimentary stages of my swap.
If you search ishi or rhb5 there are maps available, I just can't remember where, also ishi does have a site</TD></TR></TABLE>

so your saying that the rhf5 is better or more advance than your rhb5?
links would be wonderful

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Charlie Moua &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">more info like

1) Is it a RHF5 or a RHB5?

2) what is the average CFM & the max CFM rating on it?

3) which turbo is it more comparable to a DMS 14b,16G, 18G, t28 bb .60ar or t28 .63ar?

</TD></TR></TABLE>

Here you guys go. A link for compressor maps and ARs, CFMs, trim, ect.(MOSTLY COMPRESSOR MAPS)

http://not2fast.wryday.com/turbo/maps/all.html

You're gonna need a fast connection otherwise the maps are gonna take a while for it to load.

Click on IHI at the top and it'll bring you to the IHI compressor maps along with a chart on the specs. Better yet look at the next post





Modified by MidoriHB at 12:08 PM 7/12/2004

Here you go for the guys who don't have time to check out the maps.

IHI turbo specs


IHI turbo compressor maps

cool
Robert your the man.
I've only seen the compressor maps not the specs yet..... so thank you.

so does anyone know if the Apexi RHF5 <FONT COLOR="red"> is in fact the same specs as the RHF5 listed in that chart? </FONT>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by piscorpio &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anyone know which IHI turbo is in the APEXi kit for d16's, and where you can buy just the turbo from?

</TD></TR></TABLE>

http://www.overboost.com/obs/p...0Kits

It says that the Apexi kit comes with an AX53B60-P18 turbo. As to where to buy it buy itself i don't know