custom on a D16Y8 - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

Itchy · 06-30-2002, 12:57 AM

I'm gettin a used Garrett T3 turbo. I wanna go custom for affordability. Where do I need to start and what all do I need to get?

IntegraTypeRice · 06-30-2002, 02:04 AM

a good custom kit:

manifold, intercooler, check valves, return oil fitting, oil feed with fittings, downpipe flange, flanges wastegate, turbo gasket, oxygen bung, wastegate, blow off valves, air filter, blow off flange, turbo timer, 1-2 step colder spark plugs, upgraded ignition, boost guage.

For low to moderate boost levels, you can use the Vortech FMU with higher flow fuel pump. For higher levels, you can use fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pump or even larger fuel injectors (440cc, 550cc)

IntegraTypeRice · 06-30-2002, 02:06 AM

you also need custom piping

Itchy · 06-30-2002, 12:26 PM

It would be easier if I could find a kit that was really affordable. I've seen magazine articles with custom setups, but they don't seem detailed for someone who has little experience with turbos.

Itchy · 06-30-2002, 12:35 PM

Also, where are some good places to get some of this stuff that is pretty affordable?

IntegraTypeRice · 06-30-2002, 01:35 PM

how much are you willing to spend?

group buy would be a good place to get things for cheaper

http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.asp?row_id=6054

check ebay, they have some used turbo kits too

Itchy · 07-02-2002, 03:04 AM

Since I am not very experienced at this, should I look into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1839643383
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1839611180

IntegraTypeRice · 07-02-2002, 03:06 AM

those books can teach you the parts to get for a turbo, it's a good place to start but you can get the information online.

Itchy · 07-03-2002, 02:14 AM

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Originally posted by IntegraTypeRice
those books can teach you the parts to get for a turbo, it's a good place to start but you can get the information online.

Where at? I can never seem to find the right information to look for.

IntegraTypeRice · 07-03-2002, 02:37 AM

are you looking for information for building a turbo kit? As for the books, they teach you how to build a turbo kit using used parts or parts of another vehicle so that it's more affordable.

zcsohc · 07-03-2002, 03:26 AM

oxygen bung??
Mate you obviously don't intend on installing this kit your self so the main questions you need answered are what size turbo what size intercooler and piping mandrel bent of course, equal length manifold or not, and what to use for tuning . Your installer will take care of the rest. Then there's what exhaust to run blah, blah

jpn6438 · 07-03-2002, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by Itchy

Where at? I can never seem to find the right information to look for.

try this link: http://coolazz.tripod.com/turbo.html i also have ad16y8 and this is the link that i am using to base a my t3 project on.

pillypimpinit · 07-03-2002, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by jpn6438

try this link: http://coolazz.tripod.com/turbo.html i also have ad16y8 and this is the link that i am using to base a my t3 project on.

yeah this is the site im gonna use

cmills83 · 07-03-2002, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by Itchy
Also, where are some good places to get some of this stuff that is pretty affordable?

Ebay, junkyards, thepartstrader.com. I am pretty sure you can use a CX manifold for that turbo instead of having to buy a turbo manifold. A lot of the 1g DSM piping will work with slight modification also you could use the 1g DSM BOV. Any exhaust shop should be able to make you a down pipe plus the other piping you would need.

Itchy · 07-03-2002, 02:04 PM

Sweet guys, Thanks. See, this is why I love superhonda.com
I got a pretty good idea about how to build one, but I'm not very experienced. That site will help out alot. I'm not exactly on a good budget, so I'm going this route instead of a swap.
Also, I should beable to run about 5psi without an intercooler right?