MrLeWayne

The party I'm purchasing it from is asking 2500 dollars. Is this fair?

0AddictsRacing

Just a turbo and intercooler for $2500?

I surely hope you're kidding.

boosted94gsr

Dude you can get a whole Arizona Forced Induction street kit for that price! plus it will make a lot more power with the right fuel system and tune.

2k.civic.si

I got a bridge I can sell you for $2,500.

nonpoint986

Ditto. Not that you are surfing the world wide web. go find a real turbo kit for the same price and it will be a complete setup.

MrLeWayne

Wait, am I mis informed? I truly thought I was getting a steal of a deal on this thing. Seriously? My motor is set up for a turbo as is, 380cc injectors low compression 10.5:1(I think) stage 2 jun cams, skunk 2 valve train....really?

TorganFM.

TROLL'D

MrLeWayne

No, I'm not, I'm asking a legitimate question here.

TorganFM.

Nothing you have listed is "good" for turbocharging.

BoostR41

you can buy a whole kit for 2500 not to mention what manifold would you even mount the 18G too?

MrLeWayne

I'm not sure what the manifold is, why cant I have one of you guys with me when I run into stuff like this. I'm completely miss informed and inexperienced. I'm glad I asked. Can I ask why its not a good setup for turbo?

MrLeWayne

Rather what would be an ideal setup for turbo? I feel so stupid.

cevax

380cc injectors are not enough for turbo. 10.5:1 is not low compression but you can turbo a car at 10.5:1. (I might be mistaken but aren't those cams generally used for high compression builds.)

Did you buy this motor built? because it sounds like a high comp N/A motor to me. On that note do you know whats been done to the block.

Also you must do some shopping around because an 18g and an intercooler for 2500 is NOT a good deal. Where is your manifold, BOV, downpipe, injectors, piping/couplers, oil feed, return ect. These are things you need.

MrLeWayne

Yes, the motor is already built. The block is stock from honda. Stock pistons, crank, rods etc. Everything on the bottom end is stock. Its a N/A motor build, but the owner was starting to go towards the turbo route. Thats why he put in the injectors. According to him 2500 will buy me the turbo, all piping and fittings, all oil lines too. Sigh.

SD_Lurker

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Its probably a complete kit, however, its likely not worth what he's asking.. As stated, you can buy a NEW kit for that price, well just about anyway.. That engine is not built for turbo.. If it was, it would have pistons and rods at least..

Bwill9886

What in the wide, wide world of sports is going on here?


It sounds like you are being taken for a ride. Just get out while you still can and do some research before you try and jump into a turbo project. Almost everything you are saying is conflicting and/or incorrect.

As some other members have already said...
-The compression you say you have isn't low.
-Those injectors aren't going to be up to the task.
-You say it's built, but then that it has all stock internals

I'll stop there. Good luck with whatever you do.

MrLeWayne

Well I'm glad I posted and asked. I'm not looking to get flamed, I just want to know so I don't make a 2500 dollar mistake. I take your guys' word to heart. I appreciate the advice. Think I could get some guidance on what to do?

turbo97coupe

i seen this yesterday complete AFI B series street turbo kit for the same price you were about to spend

https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-49/%2A%2A%2Aafi-turbo-2011-tax-sale-never-seen-before-pricing%2A%2A%2A-2735588/

MrLeWayne

Htank you all so much for the guidance and saving me 2500 dollars. I really appreciate it.

elexkupe

Take your time...and seriously do some research into what you really want to do. I would suggest you look at evans-tuning.com, this section of HT...read all the info post....and read up on some things. Also look at other people's setups.... I paid $2600 for a kit with a GT28rs... there are so many odds and end pieces/parts that you will want to budget for in order to have your set up running "right". Have a goal and plan to meet it. PM some folks on here and visit a few local shops. Also discuss what is needed for install and/or tune.

MrLeWayne

Thanks man. I will do.