What kit's are available, and your input on them?
92 ex 5spd.

 

Come on now anyone have some input here. Edlbrock, garret, Which kit seems better. The garret is cheaper But whats the benefits? OR Am i better off building my own kit? It will be my first turbo build. I have about $4000 to start. Give me some options here.

 

Some options I would start with is the Search link. There are a thousand threads on this topic...

I personally wouldn't go with any of those kits. I pieced together two different setups and most people will tend to say they are more beneficial. If I were to run a turbo kit, it would be a Peak-Boost kit or an AFI kit (See the Sponsors Classified - FI)

 

What are your goals? Maximum power or just a little more fun? Planning on forging the bottom or keeping it stock? You're asking an awfully broad question there but... from personal experience I had a GReddy kit on my old single camer, nothing but good stull from that kit. Very inexpensive and durable considering the beating I gave it.

 

It will be like any build, do all external other than the head. I want to push for 250-300hp. In the end it will be a strip car. But it will be a street car for now. Just like my other motors if it blows. I have to do the bottom end and go extreme anyway. Thanks for the help here. I'm getting alot of info on these forums.

 

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First off, explain "Any Build."

What do you mean by doing all external? Im a little confused

 

For instance, my small block "domestic". I did, electric water pump/fans, electronic fuel pump, new intake, carb, msd ignition, Cam, aluminum ported heads, headers, exhaust.....ect. External. When I pull the motor. Then I will beef up the bottom end. This making more sense?

 

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Depending on your budget and what it allows, I would stick to just building the bottom end w/ a good combination of Forged components, such as CP pistons w/ Eagle, Manley, or Pauter Rods (If you're baller )

The head you can virtually leave stock. (There have been numerous 300-400whp single cam turbo setups w/ stock heads) If anything, you can upgrade to the Zex/Comp 59300 (Stage 2) Cam, and call it a day. Obviously I would suggest upgrading injectors, fuel pump, and possibly radiator. Last but not least, your engine management (Crome, Neptune, Hondata, etc).

I would forget the MSD ignition, or anything like that...get yourself an exhaust of your choice and you'll be good to go

 

Believe me, im all about NA motors. But.. Im ready for something I can drive on the street daily But still have some power. Unlike my SB I get around 7 mpg on a good day.
The whole reason behind this build is me learning a bit about turbo's. And all to go with it.

Right now im going to replace the water pump and timing belt, all new hose's, plugs wires, and axles (bad boots). How about the intake, on the D? Would it be worth upgrading if boosting?
Also, the cam you speak of. Will it work as a NA and turbo? If so, what about springs and retainers?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92d16z6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Believe me, im all about NA motors. But.. Im ready for something I can drive on the street daily But still have some power. Unlike my SB I get around 7 mpg on a good day.
The whole reason behind this build is me learning a bit about turbo's. And all to go with it.

Right now im going to replace the water pump and timing belt, all new hose's, plugs wires, and axles (bad boots). How about the intake, on the D? Would it be worth upgrading if boosting?
Also, the cam you speak of. Will it work as a NA and turbo? If so, what about springs and retainers?
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OEM parts would be a wise thing to replace as well...I didn't state any of that because I figured it'd be self-explanatory.

There would absolutely no reason to replace the intake, as you're going to be taking it off once you get charge piping made for your turbo setup. The 59300 cam is only good for turbo applications because of the lift duration. As far as Springs/Retainers, you don't have to upgrade w/ that particular cam...in fact, many don't.