junkyardRx

hello boosters! well i'm getting a basic turbo setup for a bout 90bux and i was wondering what pipes and gadgets and all that i should get. this is for a 1988 CRX HF w/ ZC SOHC motor/HF Transmission.

here's the list for the price:
turbo from a conquest (anybody know which turbo model this is?)
adjustable wastegate
downpipe
exhaust housings
all lines (?)
etc.

well i'm sure it would be easy enough to bolt it on once i get my adapter plate but tell me all the lil gadgets i should get to keep it running safely (my first time ever touching a turbo)
some i know of are boost controllers/turbo timers, well don't know what else. also am i supposed to make a custom intake for the bov? i'm only planning to boost 5lbs for now. should i get an intercooler? if so what do you recommend? note this is just a ghetto rigged homemade turbo. thanks for the help in advance.


Modified by katsumoto at 11:55 AM 1/30/2004

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you dont need a "custom intake" per se, but you're going to need to do some welding at the least. also, if you're going to skimp on anything, skimp on a turbo timer and find a cheap intercooler, just let your ride idle for a few minutes after you're done driving.