my goal is to make my sohc at least 180 whp. so far this is my setup.

d15b1 block, crank
d16z6 head, IM
d15b7 TB
STD mani, adapter plate
FMIC
Accel 550s
will be tuned with chrome
2.5 exhaust
2 inch charge pipes with BOV

i have a .42 .48 t3 and a 14b (td05h), which would be better for my goal?

so far of the reasearch i have done i planned to go with d16a1 rods, oem bearings. and vitaras with oem rings, run about 15psi or so... does my goal sound realistic?

any suggestions?

 

Dude, you dont need to crank that engine open and replace internals to get 180whp, Just spend that money on a good tune, unless in the future you want to go higher in boost, i whouldnt build a d15, id go d16z6. But trust me, you will like the t3 garrett, they spool up real real quick with a 42 48 and are very streetable turbos. But if you go with the setup you have listed, you will shoot over your goal.

 

well i got the d15 block for free and between all the bills i have to pay i wont have extra cash for about 2 years so i figure ill stick to what i got. i want to find an 84-87 crx to put it in.