nsadhal

so, can anyone point me to some sort of basic information and things on fabricating your own turbo kit? i've heard of people doing it for a few hundred dollars... does that sounds right?
i was wondering if there are some kind of turbo tutorials or something... with specific, step by step type info..

TurboInteg95

it is about $1400.

remanufactured T3 turbo - 200
FMU - 140
Bosch fuel pump - 100
Tial wastegate - 205
Spearco core - 250
piping and material for manifold - 200
lines and fittings - 200

These are all new parts btw. I'm trying to find the FMU's for less but so far that's the cheapest I can find.

nsadhal

cool. thanks.
what's involved in getting the piping sorted out? would this mean i would have to weld it myself? or is that taking it to a muffler shop?
honestly, i keep asking this question in a lot of posts though, is there someplace (like a website) that i can learn the basics of putting together a custom setup?
like i've been through howstuffworks.com and everything... i was kind of hoping for some kind of specifics. thanks for the prices though

dustin

Might want some sort of BOV even if it is a cheap bosch one.

Dustin

TurboInteg95

oh yeah, tack on another $150 or so for a new BOV. Anyway, yes you'll have to weld the piping yourself. We order the U-bends from a local muffler shop who we've known for awhile.

nsadhal

okay, but it seems like the fuel system is really important after read all the stuff on f-max's website... of course, they want to sell me an expensive setup... but it all looks so impressive.
that's another question, are the f-max kits worth the $ ?

MiraiZ

i bought one...waiting for it to come in the mail

TurboInteg95

theyre god kits but there fuel system is nothing to scream about.

dustin

Hmm, I think it is something to scream about in terror.

earl

IMHO if you have to ask how to fabricate your own kit, you prob don't have the skills to do it. Learn how the whole system works and fits together and them start searching the boards for used parts and/or portions of kits. You would need to come up with an turbo exhaust manifold and a intercooler first. Then add the turbo. Then have a muffler shop build your piping around your basics. Then you can add the various add-ons...fuel pump, blow off, wastegate etc.

93LSivic

I am doing one. I plan on having it completed for less than $1000.
Used DRAG manifold
1G DSM Blow off valve
T3 from Saab, basically just to save miney and have boost--I'll be going T3/T4 or Super60T3
DSM Starion Intercooler
Used Vortech FMU
Fuel pump? Havent decided on inline or intank yet.......
Assorted small parts like piping, silicon connectors, gaskets etc. from turbonetics.com
Internal wastegate on the T3, will go with Tial when turbo gets upgraded

Shouldnt be too hard. Takes a hell of a long time to plan and find the pieces ( If you care about a budget like me-I'm a cheapass ). Just ask a lot of questions. IMO this is the best way to put a turbo together, install it yourself and you will know exactly what needs to be upgraded in the future or what will need attention when something goes wrong.
Good luck

93LSivic

Where can I find the Bosch pump for $100??? Is this inline or intank. That sounds pretty cheap to me, so it must be an intank. If it's an inline, is it HP so it can be used with a FMU?
I am looking to get an inline
TIA


[Modified by 93LSivic, 1:16 AM 10/9/2001]

TurboInteg95

That's kind of my secret, hehe. my friends dad has an account with Bosch, actually probably through a distributor. Endyn and all those companies selling them for $250 are making a fortune off them. The exact part number of the one I'm running in my car is $100.

Hybrid 93si

What fuel setup is needed to run 90-120psi? I will be using 310's and 8-10 psi with my b18c1. Roughly what fmu disk will I need? What is everyone running as a base fuel pressure with 310's? I'm trying to figure out what the max fuel pressure I will be running. I just need to get my car tuned good enought to take it out of town to get the hondata installed and tuned. Does anyone know what shop is closest to Memphis (5-8hr) and is great with hondata?

LsTurbo91

Must be there logo then eh?

93LSivic

So if its your secret, then hook a board brotha up!! Hehe. Seriously, can you get me one at that price, please please! Will it work with a FMU or only with larger than stock injecters? Let me know via PM if you like. Thanks

ILOVEGIRLS

dont forget to add a manifold to the list..

SpeedMonkeyRacing

Damn...wanna hook me up and get me one since I'm in need of one?

Jeff-

Ubermensch

Pick up a copy of Maximum Boost by Corky Bell. It will give you a feeling for what's involved in putting together your own system.

_Shadow_

Hey where can you get a Tial wastegate for $205?
The cheapest I have seen them is $250.
Hook me up!

ken

I've heard that Fast Track Motorsports has them for $205 for H-T members, but don't know first hand.

nsadhal

yeah, you're probably right. i wanted to know what was involved so i could see if i would be able to do it or what. i understand how the system works, but it's a general understanding. like i get the concept. i just don't know anything about welding and stuff.
i'll try find a copy of maximum boost. it's $25 at amazon.com
thanks guys.... that's kind of what i was looking for. just hoped it'd be online instead of in a book.

TurboInteg95

Yes, fasttrack motors has them for $205 shipped, I ordered one from them. You must be an active honda tech memeber.

JM Performance

Hehe, just bought a copy today. Great book

integ94

Give me a call, email me or IM me whenever you need the wastegate.


[Modified by integ94, 7:22 PM 10/11/2001]