Hi !!

Like the topic says...i'm new to Turbo's and their are some little things I'd like to know....

1st : I want to put a Turbo on my D16Y ... My engine is stock ... ! what modification should I be making... ? if I want to daily drive my car at 8-10 psi ??

2nd : what gauge should I be using ?

3rd : Is it necessary to put an Intercooler ?

Thanks !

 

1. Boost low if you're keeping your stock internals.

2. Boost gauge, Air/Fuel Ratio or Exhaust Temp.(more accurate)

3. You dont NEED an intercooler but it's highly reccommended.

 

http://coolazz.tripod.com/turbo.html
http://www.homemadeturbo.com

 

welcome to the club, I'm in the same boat.

1. If I were you I'd get low comp. pistons. Stronger Rods. I'd get stronger thicker head gaskets. And a Thermal exhaust. Thats just me, I'm still a newbie at this.

2. Boost gauge and Air/Fuel Gauge. Boost so you don't blow up your engine. A/F gauge so that you don't blow up your engine for a different reason.

3. Yes and no. You can run boost without an intercooler but you probably won't be able to run past 4-5psi. Intercooler cools the intake charge so that you can safely run boost . Cooler air = Denser air = helps prevent detonation.

 

I'm running 8lbs daily on stock internals, D16Y8

Boost, a/f, egt, water temp, oil pressure, oil temp, fuel pressure would all be nice to have.

I wouldn't want to run 8lbs of boost non-intercooled...

 

Thanks for your replies...

Did you guys both a pre fabricated Turbo kit... or you have them custom made... ?

cuz I can get a Talon T-25 Turbo for cheap...

how do you know if the Turbo is still in good shape.. ?

 

I have a DRAG I kit.
You can get an HKS manifold that's flanged for a T25, I believe.
Check the shaft play, it's a major indicator if something's wrong with the turbo. The shaft should spin freely, and shouldn't have any lateral(side to side) play.