preludecurtis

ok so i have a 97 Prelude dohc vtec h22a4.

i am dying for a turbo but i don't have the money to build my motor just yet.

my plan is to buy a cheap turbo to push about 7psi(so i don't blow my unbuilt h22), spending no more that $1000 - $1500 including the following:
--> Turbocharger:
--> Exhaust Manifold:
--> Downpipe:
--> Wastegate:
--> Intercooler:
--> Blow off valve:
--> Intercooler Piping:
--> Couplers/t-bolts:
--> Oil drain/feed lines:
--> Vacuum Manifold: (not required)
--> Gauges: (oil preasure, air/fuel ratio, psi/boost)

i found a great buy on ebay that includes all of that for $1100

it's a T04E T3T4 turbo but of couse i can't find a brand name and i'm scared that i'll be looking for a new turbo in a couple of months.

if you can help me out, i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks guys!

-preludecurtis

sha-d

Hey there, and welcome to the forum. First of all, the amount of money you're going to spend on an eBay kit can be used in making your own kit which will not blow. Down below i have put a kit for you which will last you a few years.

--> Turbocharger: You're better off getting a Garrett/AiResearch turbo. a T28 is just fine as the h22 will spool the turbo at around 2000rpm. ~ $300 (rebuilt)
--> Exhaust Manifold: Any Castiron eBay turbo manifold will do ~$130 shipped
--> Downpipe: Custom fabricated should be around $70. you'll also want a full 2.5/2.75 exhaust or you can sorda use the stock one (:P)~$400
--> Wastegate: not really needed as its more custom fab work for nothing. Get it internally gated in the turbo
--> Intercooler: Any intercooler from a junk yard. Pretty decent ones are the SAAB or VOLVO intercoolers. Or get a complete eBay kit for $160 shipped which includes the piping
--> Blow off valve: Stock 1g/2g talon; Audi/VW; SAAB/VOLVO BOSCH Diverter Valve ~$30
--> Intercooler Piping: See Intercooler
--> Couplers/t-bolts: Should be included in the Intercooler package
--> Oil drain/feed lines: From any Fitting store. will run you about ~$70
--> Vacuum Manifold: (not required)
--> Gauges: You'll really only need a PSI and OIL Gauge. A/F would really matter if you're getting a tune. ~$80

300
130
70
130
160
30
70
80
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$970 (did not include the price of the full exhaust)

The rest should be put into a tune or purchase yourself a FMU (fuel management unit (usually used for superchargers - vortech)) -~$80 AND a Missing Link/Check Valve (so the motor wouldnt see vaccum) ~$50

Hope that helped

preludecurtis

Thanks sha-d! that really helped!