sorry if this is a noob question..

If i put a turbo on a stock GSR and use it for daily driving (i'm thinking 8-10psi) driving about 40 miles daily...
bumper to bumper traffic and what not...

Would i be sacrificing the reliability of the car, also would it matter which brand turbo i get?

 

it is

reliability depends on much more than just the turbo. condition of engine, tune, quality of parts, etc. also, get your mindset away from a psi numbers. 10psi on a small greddy turbo is different than 10 psi on a gt35r. hp and tq breaks stuff.

a quality kit from full race has quality proven parts that will last but the price reflects that. an ebay kit, well the price reflects that too.

 

Yes you are but with a good tune then you shouldn't have any problems. Get a turbo based on how much power you want to make. There are more things to get then just the turbo kit itself.

 

don't set a "psi goal", different turbos make different power at different psi's. set a goal, 300hp is as much as you want to make on a stock motor if your going for longevity of life and reliabilty.

Do a lot of research, piecing together a quality kit is the most cost effective way of getting a legit setup.

 

Don't turbo your car if you don't know the first steps of a turbo setup IE Fuel System/ Turbo itself/ and a tune RESEARCH first than if you are feeling confident research again till you are sure what youre tlaking about

 

450whp is fun in 5th gear at highway speeds.

 

Im on the same boat as the OP so I was wondering..

If i had a set of p73 pistons on a stock longblock gsr engine, can I be able to boost it on pump gas with a good tune? I know the compression on it is around 11ish. Not sure if thats too high for boost

My power goals are at least 300whp then I'll be happy cause I'm just planning to put together a decent kit . I know stock gsr rods can handle at least 300 with upgraded rod bolts. I'm on a budget because I just got married so HT let me know what you guys think.

 

OP: If you're looking for serious answers, start a thread in the Forced Induction forum. No offense to anyone who has posted, but generally the answers given in the Civic, Integra, etc forums are not the most reliable.

To address your question:
You can reliably turbocharge your daily driver WITHOUT sacrificing reliability; however, having said that, you will need to use quality parts in your setup and do things correctly. This means conduction first-hand research and deciding what is best for your goals and budget. I drove my Integra (listed in signiture below) as my daily for 4 years before buying my STi. It is proof that a well-maintained turbocharged Honda can be reliable.

A little heads up. Don't set your goals in terms of PSI as that term varies between turbos and setups. When deciding on a goal, set it in terms of wheel horsepower (whp)...this is the measure a dyno gives. Once you have that decided, picking the correct parts is a breeze. If you need any help/advice, feel free to PM me. I've been moderating the Forced Induction forum for over 4 years now...i know this stuff like the back of my hand

 

OEM pistons on the whole are not great; however, if you tune correctly, they aren't bad either. Your goal of ~300whp isn't unreasonable. On pump gas with OEM pistons (provided you're tuned properly) your goal is easily within reach.

Don't be afraid of high compression. If done correctly, high compression turbo setups can be wicked on the street; although, you walk a fine line between fun and failure. If you have access to E85 or another high octane fuel, your goals could extend into the upper 300-low 400whp range if you want. With the proper setup, it is possible.