[QUOTE=db2;1919484]For 200whp, a Greddy kit would fit the bill.
You can retain your factory full size rad, a/c, p/s, cross member and ac condenser.
It bolts right up with out any trimming to the block’s webbing.
The 18G kits will make upwards of 250whp and and close to 200ftlb of TQ on a stock B16A.
Spool times are very low, around 3000rpms or so and pulls all the way to 8200rpms. [/QUOTE]
Db2 i’m not all that worried about how fast its spools. As much as i would love the torque… i dont want my car to drink gas like crazy so ya. I think i my case a little bit bigger turbo might do the trick.
I dont think that Greddy makes a kit for the DA anyways, at least last time I checked they didnt. A small turbo also doesnt always mean that it will drink gas, you CAN stay out of boost if you want to, it is just harder than with a big turbo. Just a little less throttle, and you wont hit boost. I was cruising 4k for a few seconds, just to see if it would stay out of boost, and it did. Also, I tried that up to almost 5k, and was just tipping into boost at like 5000 or a little past. But then if you are cruising along and need to pass or something, you can just hit the throttle and have instant boost. No matter what you go with, it will be great, and a HUGE improvement over stock. It is honestly like driving a different car.
JETT, I love how clean your turbo setup is and you are right, a small turbo does not mean that you’ll be “in boost” all the time. If that were the case then most factory cars will be in boost all the time. i.e, srt4, golfs, evo’s, ect. And to add to my point, lots of money is spent on buying a ball bearing turbo to improve spool times. So my guess is, that the general idea is to achieve the quickest spool time possible to achieve the highest power possible so you’ll have have the broadest power curve possible.
I know that it has been discussed, that high hp turbocharged Honda’s owners prefers lag due of traction issues and to conserve on gas because a 300+ hp Honda will consume lots of fuel regardless.
It’s important to set a goal, this way your turbo kit is not constantly changing as you are accumulating the parts. My power goals are in the 250whp range and 175ftlb of TQ. This will be my daily driver with A/C, P/S and everything else the car originally (GS-R) came with. I’ve removed nothing.
I’m utilizing a Greddy 18G kit, which seems to be the best choice for my goals. It’s quality built setup and a bolt in affair. I have a full size Fluidyne rad and 2 slim fans. And the Greddy kit bolts right up with out touching them.
Good luck on which ever path you choose.
-r0ni3.
You are absolutely right! The goal is the first thing to be set, and will determine the parts used for the build. Yeah, higher horsepower honda owners prefer lag because they dream about having traction, haha. It does help a lot tho to not be spinning the tires right away after take off. I built my setup with room for expansion up to my ultimate goal of 350-400 WHP, I just used a small turbo that is very fun on the street to start out with. Happened to come across the Garrett snail brand new for a smokin deal, and there was no way I was letting that pass!