hey guys...i wanna turbo my JDM B16a, its bone stock right now but i figure i could maybe run 7lbs safley for the time being...can anyone give me ideas of what to run??? never ran turbo, and dont know much about it...oh and i want a loud yet nice sounding BOV...please help!!!

 

You can run about 16 psi safely, its really all in the tune. Get a good tune, do it right the first time and you will thank yourself later.

 

sounds good...but any ideas on what kind of setup to run?

 

How much power are you looking to make ? Any ideas on a manifold ? If your not looking for an insane power setup, and not looking to spend a lot. I would probably say something like a log manifold, a garrett turbo to start off with.

 

You have two options, either do alot of research first, THEN peice together your own turbo setup...

or two, give me what kind of budget you have and I can point you in the right direction for a kit.

 

im in the process of boosting a b16a s/b with gsr gead and flat faced valves on an sc61 with an inline pro mani. hoping to get tuned on crome next weekend,ill let you know how she does

 

^ thats an odd setup ill be looking for updates on that

 

stock b series and sc61's are dyno queens...they don't utilize the powerband as well as plenty of other turbos out their.

 

cepends on what he is wanting to build. i have upgraded valve train and intend to rev around 9,000 rpm. i wont be below 6500 when i am drag racing.

 

before boosting, make sure your engine is healthy. Do a compression check, other things like new water pump, timing belt.
As far as building your own turbo, the main part is your fuel management. Don't be cheap, stay away from fmu. Do a lot of research..

 

my friend just did an SLS Ram horn kit with a .57 trim turbo made 300hp on 10psi stock b16 and in a hatch that rips pretty good..

 

sounds good...well im not looking to spend loads on a turbo kit...maybe a couple grand, but i guess i could always do some research first...i just wanna get some power, im bored of the b16, feels slow now...got used to my friends k20 ef too, i know i probably still wont keep up, but i need boost

 

you dont understand how fast 300 hp is in a honda. Plus with the ability to turn it up. You should be able to walk the K20 hatch no problem. ( I didnt note what car you were in) but unless super super heavy I couldnt imagine it keeping up.

DONT CHEAP OUT. no matter what way you go other wise low power and BOOM. DO it right or dont do it..