drr86

I know that sounds like another stupid noob question, but I still need your opinions. Basically, I'm trying to part together for my turbo project.

I actually have a set of DSM 450cc injectors already. My friend has a d series kit that has a t3/t4. It should include everything except piping and wastegate. Obviously there will still be a lot of things I will need to get too (i.e. guages, electronics, engine management, etc), but I figured at the very least paying for a mildly used turbo, manifold and SM intercooler would be worth the $400 for a start.

My dilemma is simply that I know the t3/t4 is a little big for my goals (~9lbs and hopefully 220whp), but the price for the kit is right. I don't really know for sure how good of condition the turbo is in, but I can pretty much guarantee that it isn't in bad shape. Should I even bother buying the kit? Or should I buy the kit, then sell or trade the turbo for something smaller?

So, is anyone here using a t3/t4 with their ZC? If so, how do you like it? I hear they take a bit longer to spool, but make good numbers. I was originally thinking about just using a 14b or t3.

Any input would be greatly appreciated...

ward

trash it!
no hell i would but thats just my 2 cents
it is worth what your willing to pay and sounds like your thinking about it
so go for it buddy

smile god loves u

sailman

newbie ahaha jk the kit should be fine for 400 bones if it includes the chip, teh oil lines, downpipe and what not...... just check around and see hwo much turbos are going for locally

jinxy

go t3/t4 if you can. whats the specs on the turbo

drr86

Well I actually don't know all the specs on the turbo, but the guy said that he thought it was around a upper 40's trim. But I did find out that he didn't even use the turbo and that it's a fresh rebuild, so that's definitely a plus. Will a 1/2 radiator be needed for this turbo on my CRX?

He also said that he thought I should hit full spool around 3k or so, but I'm skeptical of that. I think if it were even like up to a 52 trim I would be cool and hit full spool by about 4500 or so. Not to mention, I've got 450 injectors too, so if I eventually wanted to build the motor a little bit and go for more boost, I would have that room to grow.

Now, the only trick is to get a setup that will get it to spool as fast as it can. I'm thinking 2.5" charge piping and a side mount would be a good start. Along with a good sized dp. That should free up some flow. I have a 2.5" exhaust already, so that should be fine, but I might have to change up the muffler or put in a hi flow cat or something.

What do you guys think.

ichbinsobose

3 inch downpipe exiting behind the front wheel. 2.25 inch IC piping. Quick spool. Buy this ----.

4g63t_EGMonster

if you can run a delete cat and should you need to or want to the 1/4 all aluminum rads are cheap and they can with stand 400hp. Go for it

drr86

So I went and checked it out last night. It looks good. There is NO shaft play and it was balanced (I asked). I still don't know the exact specs, but if I had to guess, I would say it's about a 50 trim wheel. So basically I'm just getting the turbo, IC and manifold for $400, which isn't bad at all. I'm most likely gonna go for it...