Okay, first I'll say this is a theoritical thread as I have not purchased the body yet, still looking for the right one. But I have lotsa money and a jdm b18c1 lined up and ready to go. I want to go all out with it, doing it right the first time. Before I even drop the engine in I want to re-inforce the engine: i.e. titanium retainers, race valves and valve springs; turbo cams; eagle rods; all the fuel and air goodies + electronics. So with that out of the way (and a buncha $$$ outta my pocket) my question is in all your infinite wisdom: What is the best turbo system you guys know about? I want to run about 16-20 lbs of boost, huge intercooler(of course), so what do you think, any preferences? I heard the T3/T4 hybrid is a good design. Something about the T3 faster spinning and the T4 better housing, or vice versa, anyways I wanna know what you guys think? Help me unload my pockets some more!

 

OK I'll help you unload your pockets.....make a check out to me for 4,000 dollars so I can get that turbo kit..........

Yes the T3/T4 is a good turbo, not the fastest spooling, but it makes very good power. Keep in mind though that the b18c1 is not the optimal engine for high boost turbo applications.

 

Would a b18b be best for boost?
I have a b18b and am trying to get a b18c. Should i just boost my b18b?

 

probably
i would
i mean you'd still be fast

 

the b18c1 isn't the best initially for boost? what would you suggest, the ls motor? keep in mind i'm going to be completely re-inforcing any engine i get...

 

How much money do you have to spend?

www.importbuilders.com

If you have a choice between the B18B or B18C, obviously the GSR motor is the right choice.

As for the impending question of how to handle that 16-20PSI...someone else please get into that

 

Like I said above I have a good deal of money to work with (thanks to an insurance settlement) and I already have a jdm gsr engine all lined up to buy(still looking for the body to put it into) and I'm going to be re-inforcing everything like I said above so I'm not worried about handling the boost. I was just looking for some suggestions of good kits..thanks...=cŪ

 

check out www.full-race.com , they have a damn nice kit, and they make a great equal length manifold.

 

thanks for the tip, the pictorial is pretty sweet

 

i would say put together your own custom kit. It is cheaper and also you can get better parts. Sounds like you want a 400whp b18c1.