Turbo street build. LOTS of questions.

[Temp3st]

Before anyone tells me to search for threads n stuff ive read up heaps and ive read Luke's turbo build, B16TYM and FastFWD and im still pretty confused. Wanting to do a b16 turbo setup just for street and maybe the occasional track day/Willowbank. Going with the B16a in an eg4 and from what ive read from the above mentioned builds and questions posted by other members a T28 turbo seems to be the way to go. Apart from that i have next to no idea what else im going to need as im a turbo virgin. intercooler is obvious to me and some piping and the manifold and bigger injectors ive figured out but apart from that nfi lol.

So if anyone can sort of help me compile a parts list of stuff im gonna need/good places to get things from i would really really appreciate it. Build is starting in about 6-8 weeks so i figured better get cracking on research. Any information would be greatly appreciated, cheers guys!

[fat_85_civic]

Here's a list with some ideas with where to get some parts, there's probably some more bits you'll need. I've only turbo'd a d-series so not sure if you'll need any special parts for them but it's mostly fairly universal.

Manifold
Turbo
Dump Pipe and Exhaust (Custom)
New Gaskets
Intercooler
Intercooler pipes
Pod Filter
Bov (Not a necessity)
Injectors
Oil lines (Braided line)
Sump Mods for Oil Return (Weld in a AN fitting)
Oil Catch Tank (Moroso Dry sump breather tank 85473) I got mine from Rocket Ind. but with the dollar the way it is you could probably get it from Summit or some where similar.
Water lines (Earls Superstock or similar) E bay or Horsepowerinabox
Boost Gauge
Boost Control (Turbosmart Boost Tee or E-boost street)
Computer (Hondata)
MAP Sensor (3 Bar Sensor) Not a necessity I don't think depending on the level of boost you run.

That's all I can think of atm. A few things you will most likely want afterwards are a LSD, and an oil cooler if your planning on tracking it.

Luke

[fat_85_civic]

Have a read through this site too. There's lots of good information there. The more you know about turbo's the easier it will be to do it.
The only bit to ignore would be the bit on the AFC Hack and such, always go for a standalone computer like hondata.

http://www.beesandgoats.com/boostfaq/g2icturbo.html

[Temp3st]

damn that helps heaps already cheers guys! a mate of mine has a vf30 turbo lying around off his old wrx, I wouldn't be able to use that would i? there's a member on here selling a turbo kit for b16 eg I was looking into buying that and then just chopping n changing a few things

[fat_85_civic]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139854-**pics-up**-B-Series-Turbo-Setup!-T28-Ball-Bearing-Genuine-Bride-Zeta-II&highlight=turbo

This one? It looks pretty good quality to me and would be alot cheaper and easier than piecing it all together your self. Look like it has pretty much everything you need as well.

EDIT: Im pretty sure that intercooler is exactly the same as mine too.

Luke

[Temp3st]

Yeah thats the one if its still for sale then thats what im keen on getting. I just dont know that much about AVO turbos i was gonna invest in a garrett or something i know is good. Its all too much haha sooo much stuff i gotta learn cheers so much for all the help guys!

[MikeyG]

if you buy that turbo kit or any kit.. try to get hamhorn manifold if you dont have ac

[fat_85_civic]

ramhorn?

[Temp3st]

Nah for the time being im just gonna stick with normal manifold (nfi what its called) till i start running a more serious setup then ill go with ramhorn

[MikeyG]

oh rof hamhorn HAHAHAH yes i meant ramhorn

[89lude]

should do it all first go im running stock b16a with afi turbo kit gt35r love it on stock motor too get atleast a gt3040 mate has one in his it hammers

[Temp3st]

Lol you have a turbo b16? Since when?! You should take me for a drive when i come pick the motor up :P

[89lude]

you'll see it when you go to see the b16

[Temp3st]

Sounds good man after driving my mate's turbo d im in love with the idea of boosted vtec :P. What sort of sizing for an exhaust does a b16t usually run?

[.k.]

2.5" :D oh funny that! i have a 2.5" custom mandrel bent exhaust to go with the package!

[Temp3st]

Lol oh really haha well man if you still have that package for sale in by december consider it sold, i was gonna buy it as soon as i got my money sorted out anyway haha. Is it turbo back or catback? Ive only ever worked with NA so i dont know much about the exhaust setup on turbos

[.k.]

haha what a coincidence right? :p the exhaust is complete from the turbo back to the tip :thumbsup:

[Temp3st]

Shit aye that is a coincidence :P lol like i said though if you havent sold it by then ill definitely be buying it, atm i just gotta save the dosh to get there first, gotta buy my b16 first in like 3ish weeks!

[Lukezen27]

Go a GT30 0.64 rear if you can afford it

[Temp3st]

Hmm after doing a bit of research and shit im starting to think i might have to put the turbo build on hold, cause a viable daily seems to be at least 2 months away and i need the car for work as i do almost 100kms a day. Might even consider doing B20 swap before then haha which is more legal than turbo on Ps :P

[Lukezen27]

Hmm after doing a bit of research and shit im starting to think i might have to put the turbo build on hold, cause a viable daily seems to be at least 2 months away and i need the car for work as i do almost 100kms a day. Might even consider doing B20 swap before then haha which is more legal than turbo on Ps :P

I installed mine on Sat

Out driving that night

[Temp3st]

Wow really? How does it hold up as a daily driver though? I mean it gets stupidly hot up here in Hervey Bay and i cant afford the car to overheat/not be on the road during the week as its my livelyhood. Mind you im just going by what ive read the internet does not know all so if my opinion is wrong please correct me

[Lukezen27]

Wow really? How does it hold up as a daily driver though? I mean it gets stupidly hot up here in Hervey Bay and i cant afford the car to overheat/not be on the road during the week as its my livelyhood. Mind you im just going by what ive read the internet does not know all so if my opinion is wrong please correct me

Yup really, got her tuned a few weeks later..

Big oil cooler that's it, if you get a really big one you don't even need to change ya rad

Heats more of a problem stuck in traffic that anything else

[Temp3st]

Well i dont get stuck in traffic too much so i guess turbo isnt out of the question yet then! if all goes well ill be picking my motor up in 2 weeks if he doesnt sell it before then lol and then its a matter of getting all the parts needed for it to go in. And a turbo kit too if .k.'s one sells before i got the dosh. how do you drive it untuned though?

[Lukezen27]

Well i dont get stuck in traffic too much so i guess turbo isnt out of the question yet then! if all goes well ill be picking my motor up in 2 weeks if he doesnt sell it before then lol and then its a matter of getting all the parts needed for it to go in. And a turbo kit too if .k.'s one sells before i got the dosh. how do you drive it untuned though?

Drives fine but get's a check light with boost now and then.. and you can't drive her hard or she'll blow :)

I did my install out on the street, don't have a car port or anything hahaha
http://www.scruffie.com/luke/car/turbo_install_stuff.jpg
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?108143-New-Project-EG5-JDM-B16A2-Boost-%2856k-Modem-Warning%29/page10

[Temp3st]

Lol yeah i remember the build thread man something like that is not easy to forget :P still though you probably have a lot more experience than i do :(

[Lukezen27]

Lol yeah i remember the build thread man something like that is not easy to forget :P still though you probably have a lot more experience than i do :(

Na,
That was only my second install

[Temp3st]

2nd install = a lot more experience haha im putting the motor in myself n everything so that will be an epic learning curve, but luckily my mate has done it himself as well so that'll help. Guess i still gotta source a kit though cause i dont have too much dosh to spend on a kit. Cheers for all your help though Lukezen :D