to turbo or not to turbo

[3rd gen gsr guy]

what up guys. i got a 99 gsr im goin to lower it but wondering if i should turbo it i dont know yet its alot of money, but if i do what brand of kit should i buy, would be best for my car ?

 

[Anthony90]

Do research first.Learn how everything works.Look at your budget.Then decide if you want to go turbo or no.

 

[3rd gen gsr guy]

so far i saved up to 2,000 bucks, but should i use that on other parts ?

 

[Anthony90]

Well me personally would get some good suspension..also an alarm first.Integra's have a very high theft rate.

 

[Fn Ninja Ned]

Well me personally would get some good suspension..also an alarm first.Integra's have a very high theft rate.

I agree. A turbo will be worthless without any suspension work. And there's a lot to it, rather than just bolting on the turbo, manifold, piping and intercooler. No one ever really considers the issue's they're going to run into while trying to get it running right after boosting it. Leaks, etc. Tuning is a big factor. Your biggest concern should be the fact that you have a High Compression motor. It is likely to have something go wrong with it, especially due to the stock high rev limit. But what's the point of having a GSR and not revving it high? I blew a hole in my piston #4 when I had my stock GSR turbo'd. Now I'm onto much better things with my new motor. Honestly, I'd say go for cleanliness first. Suspension, tires, wheels maybe, lip kit. Then get yourself a LS block, or another GSR block and start building it slowly but surely. JE or CP low compression forged pistons, Eagle H-Beams, ACL or King Race bearings, possibly even sleeve it. If not, then block guard.

Good luck with your decision. Keep us updated.

 

[SpooledupRacing]

FN.. nice car... love the stance and the lip.

To the OP.. Turbo is awesome. but IME most turbo cars are just a fun car and loose over 50% of their reliability. Just be in this for the long run if u decide to do it..

 

[Anthony90]

FN.. nice car... love the stance and the lip.

To the OP.. Turbo is awesome. but IME most turbo cars are just a fun car and loose over 50% of their reliability. Just be in this for the long run if u decide to do it..

I wouldnt say they lose 50% of their reliability...It's all in the tuning and if the driver doesnt beat on it on every corner he takes.If its taken care of properly it should last.

 

[Samurai_Blue]

if you live in ca, you need to get greddy, hands down. but you need to do like FN said. buy a gsr or ls block and build it for low compression and build the head up. but suspension and alarm frst

 

[Ballerin1]

Alarm is #1.