if i went turbo on my stock h22a with 154k miles, and kept it under 8 psi, how well do you guys think it would hold up? or for how long?

 

It depends on the turbo kit you go with as well as if you have the engine properly tuned. It also depends on the current condition of your motor.

If done right, it could last you for many years. If done wrong, you can torch it in a matter of minutes.

 

well as far as motor condition goes, i believe it's a strong motor. theres no leaks, no taps, no knocks, new timing belt, new balancer shaft belt. doesn't burn oil. smooth, steady idle every time. theres no signs of problems or problems to come.

if i wanted to go with a decent turbo kit, and tune it accordingly, what would you suggest?

 

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if i wanted to go with a decent turbo kit, and tune it accordingly, what would you suggest?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What you "believe" and what is actually happening is two different stories.

Do a compression test first. Honda motors are pretty reliable, but everything wears down over time.

There are many routes to go with when turbocharging. A complete kit like the Peakboost, Drag, Full Race are all very well put together kits. Others might want to choose to customize their own setup, using choice parts and a turbo that's sized correctly for their power goals. You might save money this way, you might not, depending on what parts you put together. A complete kit will save you time if you want it up and running as soon as possible, whereas a custom setup will take time to accumulate parts.

The tuning aspect is another touchy subject. There are numerous routes to go, from a simple FMU setup to full blown standalones, like AEM. The mid level choices include Hondata (very simple to implement and plenty of tuners). Or the "free" programs like Crome or Uberdata.

Best bet is to read up on experiences from users on here and make your decision based on the feedback. Feel free to ask more questions about anything else.

 

Hey check out my post on this subject - its pretty interesting

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1645244