I'm getting a price list together for my 87 Integra LS. I already got the suspension, brakes, engine mounts, cat back, and ZC internals priced out. But I'm having a hard time finding turbo kits, or pieces to make my own kit. This could be a stupid question, but can i use any D16 based kit, or does it have to be for an 87 integra.
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The turbo kits for other d series wil work but you might have to port match the turbo manifold. I also think if you want to run chipped ecu's you have to upgrade to the 88-89 ecu and wiring. Check out www.d-series.org or www.turbod16.com for some more help.

 

87-89 ECMs are basically the same ol thing. you can put a t3 kit on it and should have no problemmos. the pistons are a low enough ratio to pow a turbo , just go with new rings unless the pistons are burnt out.

 

I'm planning on going with ZC internals, which from my understanding wil up my compression. Will this effect my compatibility for a turbo set up much? Maybe a smaller turbo would work better?

 

invest in your tuning (no cheaping out here with a fmu), keep the hp to a reasonable amount (200-220whp) on stock internals, forged you can run a lot more. I've run as high as 10.2:1 compression and boost just fine, i've seen people run upwards of 11:1 compression (street cars) with boost. itr's love to make tons of power with a mild turbo set-up and their compression is on the high side.
IMO for a street car 9.5:1 up to about 10.6:1 compression is perfect, run lower then that if you plan to run lots of boost and make lots of power.