H23A Vtec blue top turbo build
 

I'm trying a new route with the project car. I sold my turbod 87 foxbody and now I have a 1998 prelude type sh swapped with a H23AVtec, it has a euro R transmission, and a stage 2 clutch(dont know brand). I want to turbo it and be around 300-350 HP and still be mostly reliable. I'm skeptical of the Ebay turbo kits but I dont want a turbo kit that's gonna hurt the wallet. Any suggestions on parts, turbo kits, or anything to help me reach the goal?

Re: H23A Vtec blue top turbo build
 

Stock bottom end H23A has short, dinky little rods that don't like boost. They make too much torque for their own good in a boosted application. 300whp would be what I would consider the safe upper limit for a stock bottom end while retaining some reliability. 350+ is gonna be a gamble every time you put your foot down on the pedal.

Sounds like the best route for you will be to piece together a custom kit for yourself. Check out the classifieds on this site or your local craigslist for deals. You will need turbo, manifold, exhaust, intercooler and piping, upgraded fuel injectors & pump, ECU, a new clutch more than likely, etc. The engine is externally identical to an H22 so H22 turbo manifolds, etc will all fit.

Re: H23A Vtec blue top turbo build
 

So what your saying is I can throw a h22 turbo kit on my h23a?

Re: H23A Vtec blue top turbo build
 

Yes.

Re: H23A Vtec blue top turbo build