For a friend...

He is using a stock 95 b18b.

Currently he has a vortec fmu, hks bov, tial 35mm wastegate, drag gen 3 manifold, drag downpipe, 53 trim t3/t4, 355 pump, vafc,missing link

We are curious before we build, we can fabricate any piping or intercooler setup thats available. What would the ideal setup be? What size charge pipe and downpipe is too large for this setup. I feel he will do internal work in the future, however for now id say its staying stock with a gasket and headstuds max.

What should we take into mind before we begin this? I have heard much mixed advice on the vafc hack and 450s, but he wants somthing that will be reliable and he can run around 10 pounds with for now. I suggested he get 310s at least for 10 psi.

Is there anything we could ditch or sell to better our chances at maximum reliable hp levels for what he has?
Any reccomendations? Thanks in advance.

 

My recomendation which I have made countless times. Ditch the pos FMU setup and sell the SAFC, or your VAFC(dont you have a non-vtec?)

Selling both of those will give you enough money to buy a hondata 2b. Invest a little more money and time for tuning and you will be a lot happier, safer/reliable, smoother running engine, and all the good things about a standalone engine management.

I dont think 310 cc injectors are enough for 10 psi, well maybe they are but you will be pushing it. Get some Delphi 540cc injectors from Viren(b18bturbo) for $200 along with a walbro gss342 intank pump and you should be set.

Ditch:
FMU - sell for maybe $ 50
inline pump - sell for maybe $50
VAFC - sell for maybe - $150
310cc - sell for maybe $250
TOTAL = $500


Get:
Hondata s200 - $295
Delphi 540's - $200
Walbro Pump - $80
TOTAL = $575


If my calculations serve me correct, this means your getting the benefit for a longer lasting engine for waiting for 1 more paycheck.

And I know your friend can save another $75 dollars to do it right, plus a little more for tuning.

BTW, the fmu setup led me to a blown motor.




[Modified by intekragsr, 2:31 AM 4/3/2003]

 

Thanks.

What are some reliable results people have made with this setup on stock ls motors?



[Modified by colt45, 5:53 AM 4/3/2003]

 

I don't understand why everyone rips on the SAFC/FMU - If you running lower boost a SAFC works great. And this running smooth crap - get the car tuned and mine works great.

Hondata isn't as clean as a preachers sheets

B18B is an awesome motor to turbo - very durable

 

What kind of relaible boost are we talking about when you relate the fmu setup to the hondata setup? Correct me if i am wrong, but couldnt I run MORE of that "lower" boost with the hondata system as opposed to less "lower" boost with the fmu shiet.

 

isnt the boost option $200 more???

 

what about using the crower 403 non vtec cams on boost?

He has a set of those lieing around.