Hi, I am looking into buying a simple turbo kit. With my b16a2 I am satisfied with 190-200whp. Because it's a daily driver car.

Ok I've already compared some kits. And the Greddy kit and the Drag kit come out the cheapest for what I want. Maybe someone has some other sugestions.

Ok now here is the biggest problem. Should I let some shop do the install, or should I do it myself? There are many writeups here on H-T and when reading those writeups it all sounds so easy.
But a voice in my head tells me there could be some nasty surprises.

I am not completely n00b if we are talking about engines, I just haven't done a turbo install. But I am dieing to learn!

 

Learn to do it yourself. Will be better in the long run if something were to happen, then you will be experienced on fixing that minor problem, instead of bringing it out to the shop always. Who knows it something little where it can cause you delays. ITS FUN! Do it. (Im currently working on mines) Since its all Custom, it will be harder, cutting pipes, measuring, fitting then installing...etc..etc..

But for a Kit. IT will be a Peice of cake!

 

I would recomend the greddy kit, and for you to install it. It is made to be bolt in, reliable, good quality, and should get you to that power level without too many other modifications. This kit is made for people like you.

 

I am realy looking forward to it. Are the kits complete or does it require to buy some additional stuff. I am caculating what I can affort.

What other things not included in the kit do i need
-Boostcontroller (manual=cheap)
-Boostgauge
-Cold sparkplugs?

What else?

Thanks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Froggin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am realy looking forward to it. Are the kits complete or does it require to buy some additional stuff. I am caculating what I can affort.

What other things not included in the kit do i need
-Boostcontroller (manual=cheap)
-Boostgauge
-Cold sparkplugs?

What else?

Thanks
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real fuel mgmt....i use hondata, but have heard good things about uberdata
bigger injectors

 

The greddy kit has Rc310 injectors included if I am not mistaken. I asume they are right.
About Hondata... no Hondata tuners in The Netherlands
For uberdata I need someone who knows how that works. There are not just plug-in chips/ecu's for turbo? How does it run with stock settings?

 

If you are satisfied with 190-200 whp, then you probably wont need different fuel manegment or a boost controller. You will need new spark plugs, and an exhaust would be helpful. Other things to consider are intercooler and bov, which I dont think are included in the kit, however for that amount of power, you probably wont need them. I would say for that power just get a 2.5"exhaust, boost and oil pressure guage, spark plugs, and you will probably end up needing a new clutch.

 

I know the Drag kit has Map Sensor Bypass Valves included.
How about the Greddy kit?


I need this part to fool the ecu, right?

 

whatever you do , dont get the rev hard kit..it sucks and always causes problems. i recommend full race

 

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he is trying to keep it simple, I don't think full-race kit is in his price range. I would say go with the Drag kit for it comes with the Intercooler.

 

My budget is about $4000. Full race has always been my "Dream" turbo kit. But I need to drive my car on a daily bases. Plus I don't have much experience with turbo. Both driving and installing.

 

You also might want to upgrade your clutch. When I turbo'd my car, my clutch went out in about one month. But I also have a real heavy right foot.

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Jon

 

Yo man, I thought you said <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Froggin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok I've already compared some kits. And the Greddy kit and the Drag kit come out the cheapest for what I want</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you wanted the Full-race kit then your better off getting it now then later. I don't see why you can't drive it daily with it except for some turbo lag.

Lots of people have similar kits and drive it daily.

Just my .02 cents sir.

 

But is it just as easy to install as an Greddy kit?

 

Don't get me wrong. The budget of $4000 is not just for the kit. With that same money I have to buy the clutch and some other addtions to the kit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Froggin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But is it just as easy to install as an Greddy kit?</TD></TR></TABLE>

BUMP!

 

Froggin, just to let you know. Every turbo kit has the same installation procedures. But in your question about the greddy kit since it does not come with intercooler(option) then yes it is easier to install.

The level of difficultity depends on your mechanical skills and not on the kits. Some may be easy for others while it's difficult for you.

Does this help???

 

The greddy kit is really nice for a daily driver. A friend of mine has it or HER 2000 Civic SI and it is the smoothest driving, easiest installing, simple turbo kit i've coem across.

The kit comes with the GReddy Blue box for fuel managment and MAP bypass and all that happy stuff. So in my opinion, for your goals and simplicity Greddy is deffinately the way to go.

 

Yes that sounds good. I think I will go for the Greddy. In the future when I have some more experience I can always choose something else.

Thank you all for the help!