Basically i want to run a turbo for a budget that would make at LEAST 300whp with stock everything. The b16 is basically brand new, with dc headers, short ram, and greddy radiator. in a 93 eg coupe. Can someone give me any ideas of what turbo to buy? Would it be better to do cams, pistons, and then turbo? or could i get more than 300 whp with stock internals stock block/head. Note: the b16 is almost brand new.

Also will i be able to fit JDM fogs after i install the IC?

 

If you're looking for only 300whp, you don't need to get new cams, pistons/rods or anything. The stock block will work just fine for that power goal. On pump gas, 300-325whp is totally doable. If you have access to E85 or 110oct, you can make more power, but realize that you're decreasing reliability pretty quickly when you push past the 350whp range.

As for the turbo, it really depends on what you want as far as the characteristics (spool, powerband, future potential, etc). The usual suggestion is a 57 trim or something similar. I wouldn't go with anything larger for your goals because you're just losing drivability. Think about your budget, future goals, current goals, etc and get back to us.

 

basically i dont want to spend more than 3000$ i want to spend the least 1800-2000$ i really just want to have a dd/weekend track car, nothing to over the top though. I would like to have it for at least 2 years.. Anything over 350whp is too much for a dd for me i think 300whp in a 2000lb civic would be fun as it is. I would do the most like 340-350 at the most. But 300 whp is what i really want to aim for. I just dont know where to start. I dont know if i should buy all the parts seperate or get a turbo kit? I have literally so much space in my engine bay so i could probably get a pretty big turbo.
I did find a thread here https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/complete-how-turbocharge-your-honda-rep-ing-hypnotik-speed-1263795/ thats basically everything i need right?

 

do more reading, and less posting

 

could you link me to some threads then? because i did some searches, and i didnt find too much. The questions i answered are pretty easy to answer for someone that knows alot about the subject. It would save me alot of time.

 

If you want to do a little more research, the FAQ at the top of the page has a lot of good info in it. Although it doesn't have a lot of specific answers in it that would answer what you've already asked...

 

t3/t04b is a good inexpensive option, spools great and leaves a bit of room if needed, obviously a GT28rs would be nicer but i don't think thats gonna fit in the budget...

 

thanks for all the info.. IM gonna read up more on the turbo set ups but for now i think ill go with seperate parts. Will this **** last for more than like 2 years though? IDK if its all worth it for 2000+ just to blow the turbo after like a year or so.

 

The reliability of your setup over time depends on the quality of parts you buy in the first place and how well you maintain them. I ran a fairly cheap setup (nothing fancy anyway) on my stock internal GSR for 2 years. I made 315whp on pump gas and put over 18k miles on it. When i took care of it, it worked just fine.

I gradually let it slide and took worse care of it. One day when it was a little low on oil and not up to operating temp, i got on it hard 1st and 2nd gear. I spun a rod bearing right then and there. I've since built another engine and reconditioned the original, but it shows you that when you take care of things, they last, but once you stop, they break.