Well, after about 6+ months of researching Im ready to start buying the parts I need for my turbo build. This is for my 98 Prelude and will be a street driven, daily driver with occasional trips to the track. I want good driveability, a decent spool, faster the better, without too much traction issues. This is what I got so far:

Garret GT30R- I have a decent understanding of turbo sizes, but I could use some opinions on what sizes would work best for by desired goal

spoolin perfromance log manifold or blaastperformance sideblaster manifold- Looking for a good manifold for this setup that allows for ps and ac to remain any other suggestions?

2.5 or 3" in downpipe with kteller 3" exaust piping with high flow cat- can i use my greddy evo2 muffler with that?

Hks ssqv bov

Tial Wastegate- 44mm?

Greddy turbo timer

AEM Wideband O2 Gauge and Sensor

AEM Tru boost gauge type boost controller

Water Temp Gauge- brand?

Oil Pressure Gauge- brand?

Oil Temp Gauge- brand?

EGT Gauge- brand?

GT turbo coolant line kit

Oil Feed/ Drain Kit

Walbro 255 LPH HP fuel pump

RC or Precision peak and hold injectors 740cc? 1000cc?

Intercooler- Size/ Brand??? 2.25" piping

Laskeyracing.com Benson sleeved engine bottom end build comes with-
Benson sleeved block
Benson balanced and micropolished crank
CP pistons and rings 9-1 cr
Eagle rods
ACL bearings
Balance shaft removal mod (saves 8lbs, picks up 7HP, increases oil pressure and volume)
OEM oil pump
Gaskets as required
Blueprint and assembly

Arp head studs

H23 Manual tensioner conversion

PortFlow port & polish, SuperTech Stainless Steel nitride coated valves, dual valve springs, titanium retainers, competition 3 angle valve job, surfaced to a mirror like finish and assembly

Aem or UR or BDL adjustable cam gears

Hondata intake manifold gasket

BDL Throttle Body- Size?

Oil cooler and filter relocation kit from MFfactory

Quaife lsd and replace synchros

Oil catch can/breather(not sure whats the best one yet)

p28 with Hondata S300

eventually upgrade my Exedy stage 1 to a stage 2 or 3 clutch

Possibly some type of traction bar- Is it worth it?


Any comments, inputs, missing items, or disagreements with what I have so far is very welcome and much appreciated


Modified by prelude2perfect at 4:14 AM 5/12/2007


Modified by prelude2perfect at 8:04 PM 5/13/2007

 

Hks ssqv bov
thats a good one or a tial

Tial Wastegate- 44mm?
how much boost? with a turbo not that large a 38mm is fine. nasteboyii's 38mm tamed my t3t67ho with no creep. it depends on what the manifold is flanged for

Greddy turbo timer
a luxury. i dont use one. i did, but i really dont see the need, but they do work. me i liked the blitz fatt-x i had.

AEM Wideband O2 Gauge and Sensor
thats the one i use.

AEM Tru boost gauge type boost controller
you can use it, again i like the blitz dual sbc. rock solid at 30 psi. but no staged control.

Water Temp Gauge- brand?
Oil Pressure Gauge- brand?
Oil Temp Gauge- brand?
EGT Gauge- brand?
if you want to use them cool, but just the op gauge is really necessary, unless you are racing the car all the time. i just have my tach (factory doesnt go to 11k) 45 psi boost gauge (im goin to 37 unless the turbo makes more) and wideband.

GT turbo coolant line kit

Oil Feed/ Drain Kit

Walbro 255 LPH HP fuel pump

RC or Precision peak and hold injectors 740cc? 1000cc?
forgot you were sleeved. 1000's will let you grow into them.

Intercooler- Size/ Brand??? 2.25" piping

Aem or UR or BDL adjustable cam gears
what cams?

Hondata intake manifold gasket
good choice

BDL Throttle Body- Size?
what ever size the hole on the intake manifold is.

p28 with Hondata S300
good choice, you will need a resistor box with the 1000's

eventually upgrade my Exedy stage 1 to a stage 2 or 3 clutch
exedy or cc is good.

Possibly some type of traction bar- Is it worth it?
bb6 is a lude? they have radius rods already dont they? i cant remember. if they do then no you dont.

 

i too am interested in knowing which gt30 would suit your goals, since i am looking into a similar setup. my initial pick was the gt3076r, perhaps with a larger backhousing?

 

Thanks for the input. Not sure on how much boost. Im sure Ill play around till i get comfortable, maybe 10-20. Cams will stay stock. Yes the BB6 is the 5th gen lude and yes they do have radius rods. Anyone got input on the turbo sizing?

 

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what kind of power are you looking for ? The other questions that werent answered were. Go with a 3" downpipe with full 3 inch exh like u said and for guages if you decide to get them i personally like autometer but theres a few compaines that make good quality guages (defi,apexi,stewart warner.and etc) It seems your pretty set on the gt30 which will give good response and still make good power.

 

3 in downpipe sounds good. Im looking for around 300+ street and about 400 for the track after a crank in boost. anyone have a suggestion on the gt30r turbo sizings?

 

ttt

 

ttmft

 

I would rather have a 35r w/ a 63ar T3 housing.

The power potential is alot more and u would be able to use it w. ur built motor.

 

I was actually thinking that originally, but since its primarly a street driven car I figured the 30 would be more practical since it has less turbo lag