picking best turbo for b18b
 

Hi i am new to the turbo scene i am looking to turbo my ls and make around 220-250whp my engine is stock as of right now i am going to keep it stock. I decieded that i am going to peice it together and my first item is going is going to be the turbo. I would like to boost 7-10 psi. I guess what i am asking what is a all around turbo i cant go wrong with.

thx

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Just for the sake of hilarity,

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t3/t4 or if on a budget get a t3 , nothing smaller!!!
and for future reference , no you cant use a fmu you get your ecu chipped for boost plus injectors
cheers

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T3, 60 trim .63/.60 ar's with a stage 3 wheel ;). Most t3/t4's are just too big and produce sad results for such a low power level. If you don't believe me take a close look at the maps for a standard "50 trim" t3/t4 @ 10psi vs. the cfm flow demands of your motor for the hp number you want to make. They run so far off the efficiency island it's not even funny.

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Yeh fair enough , I just hope he doesn't end up buying a t25 or a 14b lol
So hvacrdan .. as slo_crx1 said go for the T3, 60 trim .63/.60 ar's with a stage 3 wheel
What are you planning for fuel management?

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im shootin for the same as you, i have a t3 60/63. best for it? i dont know but it was cheap

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The 63/60 t3 60trim will work. and it's a good one to have if engine buildup and/or vtec head are in the plans. it's easily upgraded into a 400 hp t3/t4.

but for a STOCK b18B and no more than 10 psi, i say the .48/.60 t3 60 is better. it spools up faster.

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i plan on running crome or hondata what do you guys sugest

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ditto on the .48 .60 thats what i run on my stock b18a1 and i loved it... until my motor turned gay and lost its compression >:(

what year is your car? 88-91 run turboedit 92-00 crome/uberdata

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oh i have another question what is with these ebay turbo kits for like 800$ why are they so cheap im a firm believer you get what you pay for so im not gona go with one of them. One of my friends believes they are a fair deal is this true?

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Chances are the turbo and manifold are going to be junk. The wastegate and bov might not be too bad but you'll have better luck collecting the parts yourself. Start hitting up the junkyards in your area. I got my turbo and bov from an old volvo and ended up costing me only fifty bucks. :)

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does anyone know what kind of stock cars come with a .48 .60 anyway thats what i will be going with now im looking for a somewhat cheap manifold anyone got any ideas besides a 30$ one of ebay also what are some ok intercoolers

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get a cast one for 130 shipped from donald in the classifieds, its a sticky thread.

certain thunderbird and mustang svos had the .48 .60

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i know this is thread jacking but i bought a t3/t4 .50/63 turbo for my b20 do yall think it will be too big or should it be ok for say 10psi..sorry to ask suck a bull ---- ? but this thread got me thinking..thanks

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only one turbo comes .48/.60 a/r 60 trim from the factory. It's the Ford 2.3L thunderbird/turbocoupe (and maybe other varations of the same engine)

Of course, since used junkyard turbos from the 80's ALL need a rebuild prior to be re-used anyways :y, You can pick ANY automotive T3 from a Saab, volvo, renault, peugeot, nissan or mercedes... They usually have a small .42 a/r 40, 45 or 50 trim compressor, and simply send it to any turbo shop to have it rebuilt + upgraded to a t3 .48/.60 60 trim or even a small t3/t4. Some shops are apparently cheaper than others and warranty their work for 6 months. Just Look around. O0

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Do a search to confirm but the turbo coupe was made from 83-88. I believe ford stoped using the garrett 48/60 for 1987/88 and switched over to the ihi which is smaller.

48/60 was also offered on some mercedes too, have no idea which specifc models/years.

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Yeah, maybe mercedes did but it'S an odd ball turbo with all kinds of weird flanges. The special edition GNX also had a .60 compressor that's even larger than 60 trim. It's basically a t4 wheel in a t3 housing and a unique carbon seal backplate that's compatibe with nothing else. Pretty rare. and i have one. ;)

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huh so when does the average b18b with a 60/63 make boost by? i dont think i want a slow spooling turbo i like power thats usuable on the street

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around 3500-4000 rpm.
With the .48 turbine you're sure to be completely spooled up by 3000 RPM.

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You will like it then. Not completely related, but I made 10 psi of boost on a D16 by about 3200RPM, started spool around 2500RPM.

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what style manifold just curious

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SSAC.

I'm going with a big 16G on an LS/VTEC for this season, hopefully it spools quickly as well as I really liked the powerband of the old motor.

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You'll like it...16g on my b16a hits threshold at 3k rpms and still makes full boost up to 8200. IMO it's one of the best matched setups I've ran in a long time.

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i have a garrett T3T4 and it spools good