Working on my first turbo build.. looking for some help. Here is the build I plan on using.. the only thing I am really unsure about is the tuning. Just looking for input on the build/how to tune it in general.

-D16Y5 Vtec-E
-obdII conversion
-2.5" exhaust
-spoolin log mani
-38mm wg
-T3/T4 .50trim .48AR
-stock internals
-stage2 clutch
-walboro 225lph fuel pump
-440cc injectors
-keeping ac

I am hoping to make 200-210 to the wheels with this setup (it will be a DD).. and would like to tune it on two settings. Any recommendations anyone can make for boost levels or any part of the build? Thanks for any input in advance.

 

swap the head out or at least the cam

swap the tranny to ex/si if not already done so (although there's controversy on what tranny to choose on boosted setups)

 

you should post this in the Tuning or Forced Induction sections. Your questions are more specific to that.

First off, you'll need to convert to OBD1 if you don't intend to get AEM EMS for your OBD2A. Crome, Hondata, Neptune, all of those only run on OBD1 ECU roms.

 

switch the transmission, but keep the head, its the SAME casting as a y8 only difference is the cam, which uses roller rockers and has a larger profile than a y8 cam does

 

440cc injectors will be fine for pump gas for what his power goals are. Unless he wants to run E85, or more power, those are sufficient. Tuning and having two different settings, you'll want to have an electronic boost controller that has multiple settings. That's the easiest way to switch over on boost level settings.

 

I will be converting to OBDI I forgot to put that in, I was planning on using crome to tune. I will be putting a new clutch in soon so would changing the tranny be worthwhile.. if so I may do it at the same time as the clutch. Can anyone make any recommendations for a boost controller?