Turbo build an LS help..
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Turbo build an LS help..
Im new to FI, I want to turbo my 1999 B18B1 motor for some weekend fun, maybe a few track runs here and there.Basically a street build.
Everything Is a little overwhelming and I really don't know where to start.
I was thinking of getting a whole "new" motor.. maybe even a b20 because cheap af!
My Ls has 144k on it and its all stock. Should I just do a refresh (Timing,gaskets,etc?) or?
Also what size turbo is ideal and what all is really needed to have a decently reliable turbo car?
My goal is 250-275 hp. Very mild as I've never really had a "fast" car before.
any advice or help is appreciated.
Everything Is a little overwhelming and I really don't know where to start.
I was thinking of getting a whole "new" motor.. maybe even a b20 because cheap af!
My Ls has 144k on it and its all stock. Should I just do a refresh (Timing,gaskets,etc?) or?
Also what size turbo is ideal and what all is really needed to have a decently reliable turbo car?
My goal is 250-275 hp. Very mild as I've never really had a "fast" car before.
any advice or help is appreciated.
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
Im new to FI, I want to turbo my 1999 B18B1 motor for some weekend fun, maybe a few track runs here and there.Basically a street build.
Everything Is a little overwhelming and I really don't know where to start.
I was thinking of getting a whole "new" motor.. maybe even a b20 because cheap af!
My Ls has 144k on it and its all stock. Should I just do a refresh (Timing,gaskets,etc?) or?
Also what size turbo is ideal and what all is really needed to have a decently reliable turbo car?
My goal is 250-275 hp. Very mild as I've never really had a "fast" car before.
any advice or help is appreciated.
Everything Is a little overwhelming and I really don't know where to start.
I was thinking of getting a whole "new" motor.. maybe even a b20 because cheap af!
My Ls has 144k on it and its all stock. Should I just do a refresh (Timing,gaskets,etc?) or?
Also what size turbo is ideal and what all is really needed to have a decently reliable turbo car?
My goal is 250-275 hp. Very mild as I've never really had a "fast" car before.
any advice or help is appreciated.
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
i never built that engine (bone stock) I ended up running around 12psi before we changed setups and never hurt it. Engine was in a 90 CRX and ran high 11’s around 120. Don’t expect that in the Integra body, but there’s no doubt it would wake the car up. Look at the other thread someone else just posted under forced induction also, AZ just added a nice list of turbos that would work nicely for you
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
Ls's haul *** with pretty basic stuff. My old ls turbo eg went 11s all day with a cast iron manifold and eBay 50 trim. Make sure you get a 4 bar map sensor, at least 450cc injectors, Walbro 255 fuel pump and ngk bkr7e spark plugs part number 4644 gapped to .030" and you'll be good to go. If you wanna do a few things to strengthen the motor I'd say arp head studs and more importantly arp rod bolts are the way to go. You'll love the fat torque band they make and they are really awesome setups for a fun daily. I made 314/280tq on 17lbs.
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
Ls's haul *** with pretty basic stuff. My old ls turbo eg went 11s all day with a cast iron manifold and eBay 50 trim. Make sure you get a 4 bar map sensor, at least 450cc injectors, Walbro 255 fuel pump and ngk bkr7e spark plugs part number 4644 gapped to .030" and you'll be good to go. If you wanna do a few things to strengthen the motor I'd say arp head studs and more importantly arp rod bolts are the way to go. You'll love the fat torque band they make and they are really awesome setups for a fun daily. I made 314/280tq on 17lbs.
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
Meh, 12lbs 17lbs the motor doesn't know the difference. Stay at or around 300whp and it will be fairly safe, plus the ls in the car I got for $160 bucks and had backups for cheap. Only issue I ever had was rod bearings but that motor had 340k on it. My stock bottom end b20 made 332 on 15lbs with 238k and that was all wheel hp. I put the stock ls turbo all the way up to 20lbs for a few passes and it held strong.
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Re: Turbo build an LS help..
Best place to get the assistance you need. Answers all of the generic questions there.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced...etups-1323059/
If you have a particular setup, then you can list that and get specific questions from there. Otherwise, please read the above link.
Thanks people..
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced...etups-1323059/
If you have a particular setup, then you can list that and get specific questions from there. Otherwise, please read the above link.
Thanks people..
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