97ek4

i want to build a good reliable d16 turbo. here is what im thinking of doing

d16y8 block
im thinking of sleeving it
acl bearing
micropolish the crank
cp or vitara pistons
with either eagle or crower rods
blockguard from goldeneagle
moroso oilpan

d16y8 head
port and polish
comp or zex or crower cam
ferrea valves or crower
etc from supertech or crower
eldebrock intake manny or golden eagle intake manny

here is where im having the most problems i dont know which turbo kit or if should piece it together
i was thinking of the "Go-Autoworks" race kit with the semi ram manifold

suggestions and comments are welcomed remember i want it reliable and able to go to the track

kPRO dz

how much are you willing to spend?

97ek4

what u mean how much ? on the turbo kit or the build up

d16sandrail

Looks like you've been reading too many Super Street magazines :-) I see a few things here that are either un-neccesary, or not quite right. You don't need to sleeve the block and run a block gaurd, one or the other. Also, I don't know that I would spend the cash to sleeve it if you are just going to run Vitaras. If this isn't a full on track car, or car that you are constantly running extreme rpm's or huge power, I dont think the aftermarket valves are neccessary, nor is the Moroso oil pan. If you want a reliable boosted D-Series, dont spend your money on the "fluff" parts. Spend the money on good engine managment and tuning, and on fuel upgrades. You can use ebay turbos, wastegates, intercoolers, etc. but stay away from the ebay manifolds and boost controllers. My suggestion for the motor would be...

Eagle Rods
Vitara pistons (if you stay around 15lbs of boost, otherwise use forged)
King Bearings (I like them a lot better than ACL's)
ARP headstuds
OEM or Cometic headgasket
Take your pick on the cam (and get the appropriate springs and retainers)
Port and polish
Skunk2 intake mani (unless running more than 10-15lbs of boost, then go Golden Eagle)
Hondata S300
RC Injectors

This will get you a reliable set up, at around 15lbs or so you should have about 300hp at the wheels maybe a little more. 20lbs and your nearing 400, and should be doing it safely.

The Lobster

I dont think Morso even makes a pan for the y8...

and Vitara on only 15 psi? what turbO? thats a silly suggestion.

Vitaras are pushing over 600 whp now...

pumpkinz6

and if youre going with vitaras i would go with fjt custom length rods. if money isnt a big deal then a kit from go autoworks would be the best choice. if youre on a tighter budget money can be saved piecing one together but not everything will fit perfect and some things will have to be altered here and there.

kylea24

i would piece together you own kit that way you get exactly what you want and a turo kit to you preferences, brand, peformance etc....plus you learn a lot more that way

d16sandrail

RELIABILITY being the key word here, sure there are Vitara set-ups pushing 600, but how many miles on them? reliable to me means you don't have to tear it down every winter. Vitaras are still just cast pistons. And because it'll pump 600 out for a dyno run does not mean its not gonna be de-tuned to a more reliable street tune (around 350-400hp) Again, he wants a reliable set up, not a push things to the limits motor.

The Lobster

actually the motor that is pushing 600 has been pushing 550 hp for the past couple seasons. its a track car.

97ek4

Let's keep this up. Need more input

97ek4

No more suggestions?

97ek4

My y8 has 160k miles so I wanna make it fresh I don't wanna push it to kill it its more money that way I wanna do it once and right

97ek4

No more

93supercoupe

if your gonna sleeve ur D than just B that bia.Stock motor and lots of boost w/ a good tune and alot of fuel.

97ek4

what if I just cleaned up the block at the machine shop and change pistons and rods bcuz every1 is tellin me not 2 sleeve the block

The Lobster

^yes just buy rods and pistons and the most imporant find a good tuner and you are set.

97ek4

Anything else

d16z6Tcrx

yea switch and use a z6

97ek4

Y?

boostB4beauty

don't forget about your walbro fuel pump and @ least 550cc injectors...

The Lobster

^walboro yes....but why 550cc?

i run 440cc and they are good to about 300ish...

97ek4

No more?

97ek4

How long do u guys and ladies think the stock y8 wit only arp head studs and new head gasket can last wit a go -autoworks race kit

Tyson09

depends on your whp goals i think, i would say keeping it in and below the 200whp range you will be fine.

big-cat

you have alot to learn no offense. Its all in the tune. a motor can last 1 day if not tuned right or it can last several years. depends how it was tuned.
1.How old are you and what kind of cars have you been in, most 300whp civics will be more than enough for most people to handle
2. As everyone says you dont need sleeves unless you are shooting for records, stock sleeves are proven for 500+

Find a local tuner or talk to mine if you want. Your better off piecing a kit together. do you want a quick spool or big power? Budget for spending or goals?