$2500 Turbo for Prelude S

I'm asking this for a friend

We basically got quoted $2500 for a custom turbo kit INSTALLED + PARTS

Included will be turbo, manifold, blow off valve, intercooler, injectors, etc... ALL RUN ON A SAFC HACK

the thing is, the setup will ONLY be run for 6-8psi

unfortunately, its impossible due to $$$ to actually get a proper ECU at this stage

So the question is... how reliable is a SAFC hack on a F22A sub 10 compression motor running 6-8psi boost?

can anyone suggest a better alternative/kit/trader for $2500? this is not a fishing expedition, so please give serious answers, we're going to get it done DEFINITELY in less than 14 days time...

And due to the $2500 limit for budget, its currently probably not possible to get a better ecu than VAFC such as hondata, etc etc...

please dont go "POTENTiAL" or "MORE BOOST lATER"... please read THIS KIT WILL NEVER GO ABOVE 6-8PSI

$2500 installed, its not a sss autochrome kit is it.
most descent kits are $4500 +
not including install.

$2500 for a CUSTOM turbo kit???????maan thats cheap mines was gana cost me $10000 on my b18c with stock internals

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Originally Posted by 2MPRSS

$2500 for a CUSTOM turbo kit???????maan thats cheap mines was gana cost me $10000 on my b18c with stock internals

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woah.... $10k? is it gold plated? lol

care to share the specs of the kit?

?!?! 10,000........ its diy put together backyard kit if u wanna call it that... mitsubishi 440cc injectors off a galant vr4, vafc hack, reco ceramic t28 of a s14, custom manifold/downpipe (not ss autochrome), fpr, intercooler of a rx7 fc, etc etc...

The problem with the hack is the fact it that does not retard the timing on the car and the way in which it adds fuel is not the best either. People have problems at half throttle, full throttle, idle and engines running lots of timing...

That is not to say that there are not people who are using it without any problems though, i researched it, spent hours learning about it and certainly would not use it :)

I suggest you read this thread here.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=137901

For the price that it costs to set it up, you would be better off using that money towards something like a Microtech etc.

Gary, dont bother with the hack man.

If u have an odb1 ecu sitting around doing nothing, just socket that and run one of those freewares, its free! I got the burner tools if u need it

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Originally Posted by **Ghost**

?!?! 10,000........ its diy put together backyard kit if u wanna call it that... mitsubishi 440cc injectors off a galant vr4, vafc hack, reco ceramic t28 of a s14, custom manifold/downpipe (not ss autochrome), fpr, intercooler of a rx7 fc, etc etc...

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i thought ceramic turbine t28 only came off r33 skylines?? anyway i wouldnt bother with ceramic turbines, they'll break even if it is reconditioned.
2500 is a good price if its a backyard job.

Nothing wrong with a ceramic turbine if your only running low boost..

mix and match job hahah.
why not save more and get a proper kit???
turbonetics is 6gs delivered comes with everything you need to make over 300hp.
xcept the forged pistons!!
even engine oil!!

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Originally Posted by locote

mix and match job hahah.
why not save more and get a proper kit???
turbonetics is 6gs delivered comes with everything you need to make over 300hp.
xcept the forged pistons!!
even engine oil!!

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LOL yeah mate :rolleyes:

Look at Weqs current setup, thats a mix & match job, look how impressive that is ;) My soon to be setup is a mix & match job and I have saved thousands of dollars and I should make more power then a basic turbo kit..

andy - i'll ask my mate, he might take u up on that ECU

LVNIT - mate ur a legend...u know wot i mean when i saw that i dont udnerstand the whole "TURBO KIT" thing... some ppl DONT WANT TO MAKE 300HP... they want 6psi,

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Originally Posted by **Ghost**

LVNIT - mate ur a legend...u know wot i mean when i saw that i dont udnerstand the whole "TURBO KIT" thing... some ppl DONT WANT TO MAKE 300HP... they want 6psi,

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Thanks mate ;)

Pornstar is right in saying you can use the freeware options such as Uberdata or Chrome, you just have to decide what is better for you.

Make sure you read up on Honda-tech aswel, just spend the time reading about using the hack and you will learn quickly, its easy to understand.

Regardless, if you want some more information just ask :)

when ur saying injectors from this car and turbo from this car your talking bout second hand parts???

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Originally Posted by EGB16A

woah.... $10k? is it gold plated? lol

care to share the specs of the kit?

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yeh t3/t4 all custom pro job injectors fuel pump water pump all changed dyno tuning computer,engineer ceertificate and other small things needed

how long is this 2500 turbo kit goin to last?
2 weeks??
you get what you pay for i reacon

im getting a turbonetics kit, im saving money cause im gona install it my self.
but i wouldnt try to save on buying second hand or recon parts