Turbo setups for different people - Honda Prelude Forum

ExtremeVtec · 12-18-2002, 07:20 PM

Hi guys,

Its my observation that there are basically 3 types of ppl who want to boost their ludes.

Those of us with very deep pockets who can affort to fully build a motor, run 20psi just for the thrill of it, and if it blows we say "shucks"....and we get another and start over. We must have max power!! I call this group Extreme!

Those of us who have a bit more sense, with not very deep pockets who want to get the most bang for every dollar put into a turbo project. Ususally we can't afford a full rebuild right now, but must have relaible boost cuase our cars are daily driven. I call this group Sensible!

finally, those of us (like me) who are in school, and want to piece a turbo together for as little $$$ as possible on a stock bottom, with no fancy fuel management computers, just the basics to get going. I call this group Budget!

What quite a few of us in all these groups have in common is that we are just note sure what is best for our purposes. I mean we will seach the board, but the the infomation is do dispersed, it can become confusing and overwhelming, cause everybody got their own preference.

I was wondering if someone could post 3 custom turbo setups for Extreme, Sensible, and Budget with a total average price if possible.

This could be used as a reference and answer many basic questions like "what setup is best for...."

Just a suggestion. Sorry for the looong post. Oh, I hope I didn;t cause any trouble with my little groups? Please correct me if I am wrong.

oNePhAtLuDeSh99 · 12-18-2002, 07:45 PM

I would have to say im in group Budget so any post on that would be really helpful at this time.

-josh

C-Redrum · 12-18-2002, 09:14 PM

id be in the extreme except for if the thing about if it blows...if mine blows im f u c k e d....

clendaniel · 12-18-2002, 09:15 PM

Hmmm...I don't know if it's a good thing but I guess I'd fall into the "extreme" category.

GE sleeves
Wiseco 9:1 88mm pistons
Pauter rods
Prodrive oil pump
CM flywheel/CM stage IV clutch
Cometic h/g
hondata i/m gasket
720cc RC's fed by a walbro gss342 through SS an-6 into an AEM rail/reg
Fmax setup w/ too-small t3/t04b
Tial HP hybrid wastegate
HKS SS BOV
AEM EMS

Currently going back together with these new additions:
P&P job on the head w/ the requisite valves/springs/retainers
h23 tranny w/ quaife
3" d/p and custom exhaust w/ dynomax bullet resonators & 80mm Apex N1
Hopefully a Skunk IM if it's out prior to dropping the motor in.

We'll see how much power can get eeked out of the 'b' before upgrading...trying to see if Geoff comes out with a manifold that'll let me keep my fluidyne and hopefully a/c...

--Ian

anubyss · 12-18-2002, 11:03 PM

Somewhat cross between sensible and extreme I guess.

max rev kit, 60 trim .63 a/r garrett turbo, 2.5" downpipe, 2.5" carsound cat, 3" custom exhaust with Apexi N1 turbo muffler, tial 35mm wastegate, tial bov, S200, p28, 255lph high pressure walbro pump, RC 550cc injectors, aem fuel rail, aem fuel fuel filter, aem fpr, autometer electric egt, boost, fuel pressure, oil pressure gauges, skunk2 cam gears, apexi avcr, greddy turbo timer, c&r radiator, greddy catch can, msd 6a, msd blaster coil, msd ignition wires, act xtss clutch, fidanza flywheel, crower springs and retainers.

Currently a spare block has been shipped to GE for sleeving. When it comes back je pistons (9.0:1) and eagle rods will be put in.

MrManz1691 · 12-18-2002, 11:47 PM

i think i would be extrme, (some parts are still on order)
P&P head
Ferrah Valves
Ferrah Springs
Ferrah Reatiners
Crower Stage 3 Turbo Cams
AEM Cam Gears
AEM Fuel Rail
AEM Fuel Pressure Reg
AEM EMS
AEM Pullies
JE 8.5:1 Pistons
Crower H Beam Rods
Micro Finished Crank
GE Sleeves
Tial 40MM Wastegate
HKS SS BOV
Innercooler
Venom Intake
Custom Turbo Manifold
720 CC Injectors
All New bearrings
Garrett T-61 Turbo
3in Exhaust all the way back
Will be Running when all done 100 Octane Race fuel unleaded
MSD 6BTM w/coil
Walbro in tank fuel pump 255lph

ExtremeVtec · 12-19-2002, 01:38 AM

Cool! Thanx for the info so far. U extreme guys are really going for it! Good stuff! Still waiting to see a good budget setup.

I think soneone on this board has a turbo prelude running more than 300whp. I would be great to see a detailed listing of that setup here.

RWagner · 12-19-2002, 08:18 AM

Sensible group -

DRAG 4 turbo kit (T3/T04 with .63 trim)
Intercooler
Blitz BOV
Greddy PROFEC B boost controller
Greddy Turbo Timer
COMETIC head gasket
Apexi VAFC
J&S Safeguard unit

Avg price: $3990.oo

Artifex · 12-19-2002, 08:32 AM

It is my opinion that everyone who tries for the "Budget" category will eventually be forced into the "Sensible" category. The bad news is that they will pay to enter both categories!

TrboH22 · 12-19-2002, 07:29 PM

I guess I'd be on the Extreme List as well....
I'll be on my 3rd engine next week....
JG Closed deck sleeved H22
Custom Arias 9.0-1's
Eagle Rods
RC 720 cc's
STR Fuel Rail
STR Cam Gears
Custom manifold
Turbonetics T60-1 HiFi (ball bearing)
Deltagate Mark II Wastegate
Custom intercooler piping (Needs redone, very ugly)
ACCEL DFI EMS
Holley Fuel Reg
ART Fuel Pump
MSD 6AL
Blaster 3 Coil
Blitz BOV
High Rev Springs
Titanium Retainers

More stuff as well, but can't think of everything....

achemze · 12-20-2002, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Artifex
It is my opinion that everyone who tries for the "Budget" category will eventually be forced into the "Sensible" category. The bad news is that they will pay to enter both categories!

this is factual. I started off budget racer and was forced into the sensible category. Which means buying all new parts because you bought the fscking kit instead of piecing it together

and my setup is minimal. Its more or less a drag kit + pNp + built motor + vafc + turbo timer + boost guage.