93first1

I am new to the turbo game. What type of performance can I expect from a turbo with these specs on a bone stockB16. Any lag issues? Max psi? Horsepoewer I should expect. Looking for help in making a decision. Also will I need an oil restrictor for the feed line, if so why? Thanks.

VTteg

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Judging from the description of the turbo, Im guessing you took these specs from an SSautochrome auction on Ebay.

Plus you are burning this candle from the wrong end. You should first descide what your power goals are, THEN choose an appropriate turbo.

As for what that size turbo would do on a B16, I dont really know. Something tells me it would spool up pretty late though.

93first1

Yes it is one of the ebay kits, this winter I am building my bottom end, forged everything crome etc. My goal for now is 300hp at the wheels for now. Next year 400 to 450. what do you mean by late spool explained in rpm and boost level. I have run supercharged mustangs for years but never a turbo. What specs should I be looking for? Mostly an everyday street car but still at the track a few times a year.

blackeg

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later spool means that you will make power higher in the rpm range. that turbo on a stock bore b16 will hit its boost pressure (spool up and start moving) at around 5k rpms, but closer to 4k in 4th and 5th gear. it is capable of around 400-450whp, so you would be looking at about 20-25 psi i believe. on the stock motor with a safe air fuel and ignition timing tune, i think that 10 psi of boost will be good, but im skeptical to recommend much more. 10 psi should put you at just about 300whp

VTteg

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Do yourself a favor, if your going to shoot for that much hp, you dont want to deal with those SSauto turbos. A quick search through the archives here will reveal a laundry list of horror stories with those turbos (shitty oil seals, general poor construction, and the compressor on one actually split in two). In general their equipment sucks, with a few exceptions.

And yes, by late spool, I mean late in your RPM range.

Sounds like you want to get pretty serious with your setup, but do yourself (and the impatient people here) a favor and use the search feature at the top right of the page.

93first1

Tried to look up ss auto, ss autochrome, autochrome etc, etc. Nothing comes up. Not trying to get blasted, but if what they are selling is junk what brand/trim is going to be the best bang for the buck? Not looking for a chevy/ford type debate I just don't like wasting my money. Every shop that I have been to has their own favorite, like who they get discounts from and talk trash about the other brands. No different than supercharger companys. Just looking for the most robust design with the least amount of failures. Like I said this is all new to me.

VTteg

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I think for big horsepower goals such as yours, precision (spelling) is probably your best bet.


Make sure to search the archives, as most of the more detailed threads happened a while ago when SSauto first burst onto the market.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1097918 Here is the turbo that fell apart.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1049873 Wastegate testimonial

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=941816 Manifold Discussion

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=687606 More manifold stuff

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=682766 Even more

VTteg

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However, since not all products are perfectly bad all the time, there are always a few exceptions of good SSauto products.


Further research for your setup will be your friend, as I have no experience with high horsepower setups. I am only regurgitating what I have already heard numerous times before.

blackeg

precision turbos are nice, but i dont know if its necessary for you, especially if you are trying to save some money because precision recently upped thier prices. i do think you will be fine with a regular garrett turbo. the 57 trim will slightly max out at 450, the 60 trim can do it, also look at the 60-1

drintegra

Search for phoenixturbo.com aka/cheapturbos.com aka/peakboost. They are very experienced and have all types of turbos, they are from garrett and can better assist you with your set up and hp goals. Give them a call and they can help. You can scroll through their list of turbos and make your own decision about what you want. The turbos are new and they stand by their product. They also have intercoolers, and the fancy equal length manifold that is on their peakboost kit that makes about the hp you are looking for at the 9-10psi range.

ExVtec

I have the t3/t4 57 trim w/.63 exhaust on a b16a2 (99si).

9:1 compression w/tubular mani & 3" exhuast.

Spools around 5.5k.

Look @ sig for more info...

blackeg

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the peakboost kits are very nice, i just made a friend buy one, i cant wait for him to get it so we can put it on