d16y8 turbo

**paps02** · 03-04-2008 10:52 AM

guys(and girls) just wondering if anyone has experience with the D16Y8 engines and whether one with 125,***km on the clock is too many to turbo it. just trying to keep the budget down and its looking like i may have to consider engine internals which i know cost money...

my setup would be a low 8psi boost using a t3/to4B as i have noticed this to be fairly popular choice with the d16..

comments?

cheers

**[ricer]** · 03-04-2008 11:00 AM

do it

**paps02** · 03-04-2008 11:05 AM

do wat? the internals or the turbo???

**[ricer]** · 03-04-2008 11:07 AM

just turbo it
d series motors are cheap

if i had a B i might build it... but i cant justify spending so much money on a D when on 8psi u'll be fine and if worst does happen, it will be just a fraction of the cost of building to replace the motor

**Limbo** · 03-04-2008 11:36 AM

i think your turbo is too big for your setup especially on only 8PSI, i'm assuming your going for a small power increase?

**paps02** · 03-04-2008 12:02 PM

yer exactly. i want to keep the budget down as much as possible (without buying shit parts though).

im looking at something like 4 grand. without install/tune. but am considering buying one of those pre-made pacs off the net and upgrading the turbo..

wat u recomend limbo? im honestly unsure in the world of turbos..

**EK1.6LCIV** · 03-04-2008 12:10 PM

rocket industries makes a terrific kit for the d16y8....

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/d...?partno=ED1500

my mate has it installed in his coupe in the USA, it's not half bad

**paps02** · 03-04-2008 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by EK1.6LCIV

rocket industries makes a terrific kit for the d16y8....

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/d...?partno=ED1500

my mate has it installed in his coupe in the USA, it's not half bad

nice.

do you have any info about the kit? parts etc? cost

**nd55** · 03-04-2008 04:05 PM

D16Y's are recognized as having weak conrods, which above 200Hp are recommended to be replaced with aftermarket units.

At 8psi you're about borderline, but that's a big turbo which will pump lots of cool air, relative to smaller units, so you should probably use a higher safety margin.

YCP Vitara pistons are very popular (and cheap) for turbo d16's. Visit www.d-series.org or turbod16.com.

Search for user 'FJT'. I think he sells component packages for d16's which you might be interetested in.

The Vitara pistons will drop your compression ratio down to high 7's low 8's. With a big turbo, it's something you will realy want to consider.

D16y's have a marginal oilling system. Search for spun bearings and there'll be no shortage of matches.

Either get a d16z6 oil pump (OEM high flow pump, will lose dip stick hole, not 100% sure about fit), relieve the oil pressure relief valve, or get a Toga aftermarket.

Morosso Accumulator II's are cheap and may help.

If you go the budget route, ARP head studs and a metal gasket with attention to deck and head surface finish will go a long way.
Then you'll need bigger injectors and have to deal with ignition timing.

Search on my login name, I've written about same topic previously.

Nick.

PS> IMHO that's a BIG turbo. 5000rpm spool. Great for strip, not so for street.

**Limbo** · 03-04-2008 04:07 PM

That sounds reasonable, you should be able to get quite a good system for that money

Originally Posted by paps02

yer exactly. i want to keep the budget down as much as possible (without buying shit parts though).

im looking at something like 4 grand. without install/tune. but am considering buying one of those pre-made pacs off the net and upgrading the turbo..

wat u recomend limbo? im honestly unsure in the world of turbos..