Originally Posted by CiViC2nR86
This will be the first time I will be with a turbo, my friend is a mechanic and he said that if I get all the necessary parts he would be able to put it on for me. Im thinking of using a setup similar to the Greddy Kit. Im thinking about boosting 8 Psi on a stock LS motor with 66k Miles on the Odometer. Please give me some cost effective recommendations on:
1) What brand of turbo? (Im thinking a t3/t4 is a decent size, fast spooling turbo).
2) What intercooler to use, I want the least modification to my bumper as possible to put it on. The intercolor comes with all the neccesary pipings to the turbo correct?
3) Manifold, which turbo header should I get?
4) BOV
5) FMU
6) Injectors
7) Downpipe (Size also, im not familar with downpiping sizes)
8) If there is anything else I am Missing please include it.
1) T3/T4 hybrid is a good choice.
2) I had to do no modifications with the greddy intercooler. It will not come with all the piping. Just the piping to make a kit from non-intercooled to intercooled.
3) A log style manifold that will fit the turbo is fine.
4) I have the Greddy Type-S. A bit too chirpy for me. It was either that or the HKS SSQV. More expensive but worth it.
5) Hondata if you can afford it. FMU's suck but if you are low on cash it is a temporary fix. You will probably also need a MAP bypass to turn the CEL off.
6) 310cc is fine. You may want to go a bit higher if you desire.
7) 2.5" Downpiping is probably good. You also need to make sure it will fit the turbo.
8) Upgraded fuel pump if you so desire. Larger exhaust. Just a little food for thought.