turbo kits for prelude vtec H22 (1993)

[fozzy]

Ive been looking at ways to get more hp. Was looking at N2O but am now looking at getting a turbo. Ive been looking at the turbo kits, are these kits everything you need for a stock engine? Theres a few on line around $2500-3500 for up to 8psi if I remember correctly. If I bought one of these kits would it simply bolt on? Is this the best option to go or is there a less expensive route that will still work fine with a stock engine (apart from cat back exhaust, air intake and a vafc which will be tuned when I get the turbo)

[stu]

Yes, you van more or less just bolt it on, but I wouldn't be quick to use the word "simple" to describe the effort level required.

[fozzy]

I wont be installing it, my knowledge of cars isnt good enough, Ill have it installed professionaly, just wanted to check to see if Id need anything else before I bought it, would you go as high as 8 psi on my stock engine or would 6psi be safer?

[foxxof]

safe is relative... post info on the kits your looking into buying and people would be able to tell you more accurately if you would be needing more parts etc. i would def. consult with the person who would be building your setup before you decide on what your going to do. they will (should) be able to tell you how to do it so that it can be safe and still meet what needs you would like to see from your car.

[rmcdaniels]

A lot depends on what the kit uses for fuel control. Most of the less expensive kits I see use a FMU, which may be good for 6 lbs, depending on your fuel pump and injectors. If you have a VAFC, then you can use bigger injectors and be much safer. With the right fuel and timing control, you should be able to exceed 8 lbs on your stock internals. For more Prelude turbo info, check:

http://ludespeed.com/products/prelude/articles/


For that kind of money you could put a kit together yourself and get a better quality setup, although it would be a lot more work.