im looking into piecing together a "kit" but im not sure what to buy first, i dont want to have to buy some thing that i dont need. im only looking to boost 6psi for now till i can save up for a bottom end build...so were should i start?? i have read the hole turbo thread but its a simple question..so what would the wise recomend for the newbee to turbos???

 

it doesnt matter what you buy first as long as you have everything in the end you cant have one piece without the other

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=316373

If you honestly read that you should be good to go i think.

 

well thanks for the info... but ive read that thread already and it helps but i guess it really doesnt matter what i buy first because i cant use any of it till its complete...

 

that is correct good luck

 

basic components you'll need regardless of raising the boost are:

Piping - 2" or 2.25" is adequate.
FMIC - Something larger if you want to raise the boost later
Engine/Fuel Management - Hondata, AEM EMS, or any reputable standalone will do well.
Turbo - Your choice. Choosing the trim is important - determine the trim by what you plan to use the car for. Daily driving with a smaller trim, of course, and if it's a drag car, a larger trim will be the pick.
Injectors/Fuel Pump - you'll need higher flowing ones if you plan to raise the boost.
Good manifold - the "log" type are ok, but they're are better ones.
Colder step plugs - you'll want to go colder for your plugs.

Well, that's about it. Besides the basic things you'll need to do to maintain your costly investment... changing the oil more frequently than usual (2000 miles usually) and spark plugs about every two oil changes (really dependent on how you drive). Just remember: It's expensive to maintain a car that was never designed to run a turbo on its engine.

 

thanks that helped alot more. and maintnace wont be a problem i usually change my oil at 2500 and that is royal purple and spark plugs too but for plugs i only use bosh platinum's so its not that expensive..

 

i wouldnt use platinums if i were you. they get to hot and besides you dont need to change them that often unless you judt like to spend money

 

On my turbo lude, I just run the rev hard kit.

 

i just finished building a custom turbo kit for me a couple weeks ago. heres a list with rounded prices to give you an idea: most of this is ebay prices so this would be the least amount you could be spending for a good setup...

wastegate $200-250
manifold and gasket $500 (for a nice one)
turbo $550 (for the cheap ones)
stainless oil feed line and fittings $50
oil drain tube and fittings $40
oil inlet and outlet flange and gaskets $30
downpipe and flange $300-400
injectors $varies with co.
fuel pump $100
Intercooler $300-400
piping for intercooler $150
BOV $200
fuel management $depends
Tuning around $200-300
couplings $depends
some gauges to keep on top of things

 

this is what i was hopping to get answerd with. Thanks for the help.