Type R Turbo Build

Collins2006

New Member
Alright so I have a 97 Jdm B18C type r...I was running a built Naturally aspirated motor for awhile and I put out 200 whp and 141 ft lbs of torque... I got bored of the setup so I pulled the motor two weeks ago.. I dropped the compression from 11:1 to 9:8:1 and I have also ordered eagle rods.... Im only looking to push around 10-15 psi What else am I forgetting??? the motor only has 25,000 miles on it, I bought head studs and a new head gasket and timing belt, Im getting a new flywheel and upgrading my exedy 3 puck clutch to a 6 puck... the head has crower stage 3 cams and springs and retainers in it...Im removing the stage 3 cams and putting my stock ones back in what else can i do???
 

patrick4588

Integra God
you will need a tapped oil pan. arp main studs wouldnt be a bad idea either. what intake manifold and tb are you running? you will need the full turbo kit obviously. 3" exhaust and dp will help. dont bottleneck your exhaust
 

Spody02

Name: Cody
Why does he NEED the full-race kit?
cause he has a type r,
so he must be rich


cause he has a type r
so only the best stuff

but yeah dude, that would be one badass car
what kit are you planning on running?
or you might want to piece on together yourself
alot cheaper
but if your are putting one together
what turbo?
 


Ominous G2

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Exactly...how do you know he wants a ram horn manifold and not a top mount? Maybe an SLS shorty or a Spoolin Quick 4.
 

Collins2006

New Member
Ok, Sorry didnt really state what im doing for a turbo kit, I want to peace one together and I am thinking im going to go with the precision turbo..dont know what size yet..and I want the ramhorn exhaust manifold those are sick looking and no im not rich im just 19 still living at home and driving trucks for a lumber company making $15 an hour but im going paycheck by paycheck... I already have arp head studs forgot to mention that and Intercooler and all that other stuff Im not really sure...I still wonder how much psi that type r block can handle?? anyone have any ideas ohh and once its done im going to run water methonal injection
 

theshodan

Turbo Design Specialist
Its not about "boost", its about how much power the engine can handle.. Since you are 19, take it easy, and just trying for a kit first, before you do all the "internal work". try out about 280-320whp and go from there. If this is your first turbo build, you want to step up slowly and surely. A precision turbo, is just one company based upon a garret cartridge. Garrett and Borg-Warner are 2 of the better companies around.

BUT, before you get all this STUFF that you think is going to make you fast, make sure that you can STOP, and that the drivetrain can handle it. Correct clutch, brakes, and the right management are going to be just as important if not more than simply a turbo kit.

Look, get a budget in mind (remember to overestimate for some of the little things), and make sure you ask yourself the right questions. Not all Kits or even custom setups allow for everything, unless you're willing to ask yourself the right questions, (do you want to keep A/C, Power Steering?).

Don't over involve yourself with all these super expensive Ramhorn manifolds, and 3" intercooler piping, when its not at all necessary for a startup kit. Most of the mass-customized kits (Spoolin Performance, Inline Pro, SLS, etc) are much better than even the Greddy kit (though I love the Greddy Kit, as a starter, it can just be a bit limiting because of the management used and some of the hardware.) and cost the same. You don't need a Full race kit to go over 400whp when you want to upgrade. That's the beauty of turbocharging.

Make sure that you look at the ease / complication of the installation. Ifor yourself, or your installer). 4 bolt exhaust housings and flanges are much easier to integrate than the 5 bolt Ford Style equivalent. My recommendation would be to seriously consider the Spoolin Performance kit. http://www.spoolinperformance.com and look at the quick 4AC manifold, and piece together everything you need, including BOVs, wastegates, intercoolers, piping, injectors, etc. And the beauty of it, IT ALL FITS NO ISSUES. You can even interchange other parts later on down the line.

Look at the management that is available in your area to tune. Emanage Ultimate, AEM F/IC (check out the comparison on Honda-Tech). Hondata is a great option (look to the S300). Only because of the Crome-days are over. no more damned rats nests of cables and chipped ECUs because you want to be cheap. the better the management and tune, the happier you are.. Some of us, including myself, have been doing this since '94.. trust me, it can be simple, but you must do your homework..

Let me know of questions.. good luck with whatever you decide.
 

Collins2006

New Member
I am running chrome right now but I bought Hondata S300 engine management, I Have upgraded axles to handle the power and I have a stage 5 clutch kit that will handle the power fine also with a lightened flywheel, I havent looked at brakes but this summer I plan on switching it to disc brakes all around. Not sure what size turbo to go with and I know most kits are designed for that motor and that certian car. I am just going to get a turbo and peace together all the piping with all the accessories. I ran low thirteens all motor and now its time to boost, drop the compression, take the stage 3 crower cams out...Only if I would of kept my type r stuff because now im stuff buying the same parts I started with
 
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