Would it be worth turbo charging my 1.8L non vtec?

[sharky]

I have a '95 GSi Teg and it needs power!!
I was wondering if any of you know how much it would cost and if it would be worth it. ie having to replacing cams, pistons, etc aswell

[Jnr Teggy]

allow $10k to do it properly..


it will only be worth the trouble if you do it properly..


if you are going to do it....do it right the first time..

have someone make you a kit!

i.e: don't just slap one together for the cheapest you can go..

save a little longer and do it right...you will save in the long run..

Get yourself a good turbo and cooler(new is best), take it to a turbo exhaust shop and have them fabricate the pipework for you and fit all of the hardware..

Then trailer it to a performance shop and have them fit an aftermarket computer and fuel system!...a Heavy duty clutch is worth its weight in gold...perhaps even a set of forgef pistons and rods just for safety...get it tuned then presto!...one quick ass honda!

at least then you will feel safe in knowing that it will start first go in the morning! and wont break or die when you give it a hit..

[wynode]

Jnr Teggy is right, except I think it will be a bit cheaper than 10K. With my shopping around it came to around 7K for a good package.

Do it right and you can drive around on 6-8psi daily on stock compression. The Gsi has pretty strong internals so unless you won't big HP you will be fine. VTEC doesn't offer any advantages over non VTEC for turbo setups (there was a big debate about this on honda-tech awhile back) so you're not missing out on anything.

If you do it right, you'll enjoy it.

[Calvo]

isnt it better to turbo a non-vtec car?
coz of how vtec works, isnt it not suited for turbo?
i dunno. lol.

[Jnr Teggy]

isnt it better to turbo a non-vtec car?
coz of how vtec works, isnt it not suited for turbo?
i dunno. lol.

the vtec actually helps the turbo spool up believe it or not!

[Calvo]

yeh? well i guess i just learnt sumfin new!!
i thought coz of that compression stuff. or sumfin or rather. but hey. all the better

[Jnr Teggy]

high compression means low boost..

unless you get serious with intercooling, internals and tuning

[Calvo]

ahh k.
its all good

[wynode]

high compression means low boost..

I like to read it as High compression means 'lower' boost .

I like the idea of a (resonably) high compression engine (arond 9.5-10) running good boost to give nice throttle response.

[poid]

I like to read it as High compression means 'lower' boost .

I like the idea of a (resonably) high compression engine (arond 9.5-10) running good boost to give nice throttle response.

Amen!!

The setup i have priced is about 8k, however that even includes the clutch, elec. boost controller, turbo timer etc (extra goodies i threw in ), even a gauge or two

[INFLYT]

Or you could alway's go for an all out package like the 11.4 second Integra at Croydon.

[poid]

That Integra has had a lot fo problems during its life though

Still, it set that 11.4 time like 3 years ago now, and is daily driven