newbie questions about turbo setup.

[MrMagnificent]

Hehe I'm a buy once kinda guy. Cheaper parts like radiators and such I buy the best and leave it at that. Though it is overkill for 250-300 hp.

Better safe than sorry.


And I've never used any standalone ecus, I hear the plug n play aem series 2 ems is well rounded. About $1200 a pop though.

[deevergote]

The largest, most efficient radiator that can fit is never a bad choice on a turbo car.

AC fitment depends on where the manifold puts the turbo. A standard log manifold will usually plop the turbo/downpipe right in the way of the AC system, so the AC has to be pulled. It's not that difficult to fabricate a manifold that will change the mounting location of the turbo. Room is limited, but there's enough to play with where the turbo goes. Bisimoto is not the only option (in fact, there's nothing Bisimoto offers that can't be found elsewhere for a turbo system.)

As for a block guard, no. They warp cylinders. That's something even Bisi himself has said. On an open deck engine, it's fine to make modest power on completely stock sleeves. I'd trust stock sleeves about as far as 350whp before I got concerned. Beyond that, a full sleeve would be largely beneficial anyway.
Also, beyond that... putting the power to the ground would be damn difficult.

[92smokeaccord]

well coming from a guy who is turbo on a stock block,if you got the funds then build it fully even if your aiming for small hp numbers.the reason why i say this is because atleast you have room for more power come the time you decide to.(and it will boost is drug).also i have a 300whp stock with turbo and this is like what my 5th motor in a year that i had the car.lol.that turbo you have is way to big to use in our cars unless a built motor is behind it..try a standard t3 t4 50-57 trim turbo.good power starts boost rather low and has room for improvement.

[SedanTom]

Do you know if you are going to need axles? Just something to look into, I am not sure how much the stock ones can hold.

[deevergote]

Stock axles will hold to a point, depending on how hard the car is pushed (if you don't launch it, it'll last longer.)
Gator and Driveshaft Shop both make decent axles for our cars, I believe. I'd go with Gator, after reading some shameful things about DS.

[SedanTom]

Stock axles will hold to a point, depending on how hard the car is pushed (if you don't launch it, it'll last longer.)
Gator and Driveshaft Shop both make decent axles for our cars, I believe. I'd go with Gator, after reading some shameful things about DS.

What have you heard? And Thanks I haven't heard of Gator before!

[deevergote]

Somebody had a REALLY bad experience with DS axles, and they went through pains to correct the problem. Contacted the company via phone and email... nothing. Posted a complaint on a forum, and the owner of the company basically bashed him publicly. At least as far as I remember. Look on Google for it... it should be around to read still.

[SedanTom]

Okay thanks, my theory is like yours, if they can't own up to it and comply with the customer and act rationally, then there is no point in dealing with them. Definitely going for Gator's now, thanks again.