I'm considering a B18C1 turbo setup, but I have no idea what needs to be done for it. I'd like to run high 200whp to low 300whp, and my budget for the engine and turbo set up is $8500. Is this even a possibility with my budget?
Everyone always says "go research the forums" but I can't research info if I don't know what to research. What exactly do I need to do fulfill this? Reliablity is a MUST!

-what needs to be done to the internals of the engine? My knowledge of what
needs to be done with the internals is pretty limited, so any help here will help.
-what kind (size) of turbo? intercooler?
-do I need a wastegate? BOV?
-how much of this work can I do myself? I'm pretty mechanically inclined, and I
have alot of tools at my disposal.
-etc.

If you guys have any examples I can look at on honda-tech then let me know too. Thanks!

 

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Yes
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-what needs to be done to the internals of the engine? </TD></TR></TABLE>
None at that power level
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-what kind (size) of turbo? intercooler?</TD></TR></TABLE> research t3/t4's or budget turbos that are used in oem applications like the 14b.
any intercooler that fits is fine, you dont need a big one at that power level.
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-do I need a wastegate? BOV?
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yes, you need both

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-how much of this work can I do myself? I'm pretty mechanically inclined, and I
have alot of tools at my disposal.
-etc.
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you can do it all with simple tools, but you need some knowlege or instructions to do it correctly.

 

What else do I need for the turbo setup?

-larger injectors? bigger fuel pump? hondata?

I love redlining my engine... will the turbo kit destroy my engine if I rev it to redline? what would I have to do to prevent this?

 

How will my fuel economy be as compared to stock?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Creepsjr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How will my fuel economy be as compared to stock?</TD></TR></TABLE>

That depends upon your foot, your tuning, and the turbocharger used. Smaller turbochargers with good tunes can do great for fuel economy, but the more you're in positive pressure, the less the gas mileage. There's no set number.

 

Start by reading through this. Most of your questions will be answered in that thread. If you have further, more detailed questions, start a thread and ask....research is your best first step