97GSRT

i just bought a turbo kit with turbo, manifold, down pipe, wastegate, and piping. what do i need to get this thing running on stock internals at around 8lbs. and oh yeh im on a college budget! (sux). ive heard so many things that i dont know what is true. so if someone could post a check list for me and tell me what is absolutely neccissary to run 8lbs safe because i need this car for college and cant afford a rebuild. i need to know what i need everything from guages to fuel ****. i hope some one can help.

93LSivic

Ok, I'll be first to screw with the newbie.....

Some good info here!


[Modified by 93LSivic, 5:21 PM 3/24/2002]

cyan1de

just get: boost gauge, boost controller, hondata + injectors + fpr + fuel pump (ecu & obd2-obd1 harness if you have obd2 ecu) and oil pressure gauge / egt gauge / turbo timer if you have the cash

97GSRT

what about an intercooler or isnt it needed at this low boost?

JCushing

yes an intercooler with piping

Stock@$$GSR

don't forget a blow off valve

97GSRT

now - i have a deltagate mark II do i still need a boost controller?

97GSRT

and- what do i do about intake and filter?

97GSRT

what do you mean with the (ecu & obd2-obd1 harness if you have obd2 ecu) i have a 97 gsr. are you saying that i need a chip, i thought the hondata took care of all that stuff

1fastTbird

I think you should sell that kit and give the money to the people you work with

cyan1de

yeah hondata can only modify obd1 ecu's not obd2, which you have. i didn't see you have an intercooler in your setup you bought so you'll probably want one. you can get away without using a boost controller by buying a different wastegate spring for your wastegate that's around 8psi.

97GSRT

ok so i need a hondata - does anyone know how long it would be before i had it if i did the group buy?

97GSRT

if anyone has any of these things i need for cheep i have the cash! i need an ic with the piping and all of the listed stuff above so let me know, used is ok as long as it works

SIK IN DA HED

if you dont decide to go with Hondata, you can always use the basic turbo kit fuel management setup. Vortech FMU and inline fuel pump. dont forget the Missing Link check valve for your map sensor. i got the fmu, fuel pump, and check valve for sale. just hit me up. peace.

97GSRT

if i dont do a stand alone and go with something like the vortech fmu do i need to an ecu still?

97GSRT

ok so do i need injectors with the vortech fmu or are they not needed either?

97GSRT

also if anyone has an ic for cheep i need one, piping would be good too
let me know!

Dionysus3@comcast.net

Ltech

You will need this book before you do anything. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...698473-2135361

97GSRT

i like the idea of the fmu and and other stuff dlplayboy but i need to know if an apexi controller and injectors are needed

Dionysus3@comcast.net

RGAZ

Check my website below. Under Randy's parts you will see all you need to run around 7psi.

I have a vortech FMU with 12:1 and 10:1 discs to sell. E-mail me.

I can help you with oil lines and install headaches, just drop me an e-mail.

Thanks,
Randy

zojirushi

u can try the afc hack...

HybridHatchC1

http://www.Homemadeturbo.com probably the best place to start, it helped me alot, i built a fully custom kit with the help of my friends that looks,performs,and runs better then any other prefab **** kit out there. i am making 189.7fwhp on 9lb of boost untuned!! on a D16y8

DIRep972

iTrader: (1)

alright dude..By the book maximum boost, then when u r done reading it come back here.. Basically your gonna need a fuel system and in intercooler, a clutch and some gauges..

For cheap you could probably get an FMU and inline fuel pump..not the best set up but it works.. Not saying it works good, but it works.. Or you can go with something like hondata that they have described above..

youll need some gauges.. IMO u dont need anything more then boost and a/f.. OR EGT.. If u r on a budget id say just get the autometer they are easily affordable..

youll probably want a boost controller.. best way to do that for cheap is a turbo XS mbc.. I have one i like it..

intercooler/piping and clutch, those will probably cost u some loot..

im assuming u already have an exhaust, you can get an intake fabricated, youll need oil feed/oil return lines..

honestly, read the book and do some searching on the site.. dont rush into it..

Ltech

here is another good site you need to visithttp://www.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm

HybridHatchC1

Man make the intercooler pipe your self!!! why pay 300 for pipe that cost $60 i orderd all the pipe needed to make an intercooler chopped it up and fit piece's together then went back and had a friend weld them. all for a lousy $46 and thats includuing the custom DP i made. 3" DP by the way