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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
This is for all the "What turbo should I put on my RSX threads". If anybody wants to add to this to make it the most comprehensive thread on RSX turbo kits, then feel free to do so. Maybe if we get ONE good thread going that we can keep uncluttered then we can get one step closer to a better boost forum.

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When looking at turbo kits for the rsx, the first thing in your mind should be "how much power do I want to make?" After you answer this question, you will be better suited to choose which kit you should go with.

This thread contains various dyno plots from boosted vehicles: Boost Dyno Thread Use it to gauge power potential with various mods. Keep in mind that all engines, tuning devices, and dyno measurements are different and are in no way a gaurantee of outcomes, but they can be used to roughly predict output.

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Cybernation Motorsports was in the forefront of turbo kit design for the RSX. They offer kits for both the RSX type S and the base model RSX. While the quality of the components in the kit may not be as good as the HKS / Greddy kits, what they lack in craftsmanship, they make up for with upgrade potential. Cybernation kits are available for everything from a street setup containing a T3/T4 combo turbo, to monster race setups with their stage 3 turbo kit containing a 62-1 turbo and a complete internal rebuild of the engine. Many users have found success with their 60-1 turbo and are making 12sec passes with it. Cybernation (CN) kits come with turbo piping, intercooler piping and intercooler, injectors, gauges, an exeternal wastegate, and their Guardian E.I. engine management system that allows the user to install their turbo kit, wire up Guardian, and drive their vehicle relatively safely without having to tune the vehicle. Care should be made to verify that guardian is working for you by dyno testing your car with a wideband 02 to ensure a correct a/f mixture, although many users support its function. Guardian updates are constantly made and revisions are able to be upgraded into the Guardian through your computer.

Full-Race Full-Race is a very well known and respected company amongst participants in various import drag race circuits, producing products deployed by both professional drivers and amateurs alike. Full-Race employs some of the best fabricators in the field, and uses state of the art equipment to produce their wares. They are a full service fabricator, which can produce damn near anything race related, that you may need, from full turbo kits, to custom design intake manifolds.

Regarding K-series equipped vehicles, Full-Race is finishing off the development of top quality kits Produced with the same Materials and workmanship which has made them famous. As with all of their streetable manifolds/downpipes, the K-Series stuff will be produced of the finest grade stainless steel available; Robotically TIG welded, to ensure proper joining off all seams, for guaranteed lifetime service. Full-Race is certainly not your average “one size fits all” manufacturer, so you may request custom changes to your kit, to suit your needs. The equal length manifolds and true merged collectors will help the K-Series enthusiast to achieve his/her goals as efficiently as possible, extracting the most power per pound of boost of any of the available kits.

Full-Race turbo kits are designed for those who are serious about tuning their kits and are not willing to settle for anything less than top quality, as the kits will prove to be some of the highest priced systems available for the K-series family of vehicles, with quality comes a premium.

The Full-Race kits will not include any fuel enrichment devices, so the tuner will need to seek out the engine management system of their choice.

Buy with confidence, as you will certainly not need to “upgrade” any component of the kit in short order.


Greddy kit is a good, well rounded kit featuring a nicely sized turbo designed to produce great gains in the 7-10psi range. It comes with the Greddy E-Manage tuning solution which offers the user a nice preprogramed map for stock boost levels, but the option to tune it yourself and add on further options to tweak your tune. The base kit does not come with an intercooler or blow off valve (BOV), but those are things you can add on at a later date, or purchace the Greddy Intercooler kit, which comes with all the piping and accessories needed to mount the intercooler. The kit does have problems with the oil lines but solutions are becoming available in the form of aftermarket braided oil line kits. Users have had significant gains when switching the e-manage for hondata k-pro.

The HKS kit is relatively new and is still widely unused, partly due to its high cost. Similar to the greddy kit, it is designed for relatively low boost settings with relatively little upgradeablitiy. This kit is very well engineered and setup as a relatively high end solution for lower boost needs. It uses a GT2835 ball-bearing turbo for longer turbo life, an internal wastegate setup, and a HKS SSQV BOV. No fuel / engine management system is supplied, although HKS recomends their own HKS F-con Vpro. Greddy e-manage and Hondata k-pro are alternatives for engine management. An intercooler is available seperately from HKS if you wish to have one and not custom fabricate your own.



RevHard [i do not know enough about the Rev Hard kit to feel comfortable writing anything on it. If somebody with more knowledge would be willing to create a Rev hard writeup, I would appreciate it.]

Putting a turbo system on any car that did not come from the factory designed for Forced Induction (f/i) is never something that should be looked at as being 'easy' or 'cheap'. If you try to make a budget turbo kit and do not make wise decisions regarding your component choices, you will end up dissatisfied. More times than not, the costs required to build your own turbo kit is equal to, or greater than the costs of purchacing a completed kit to begin with. This is in no way meant to throw off people from trying to build their own kit, merely letting them know what they are getting into.

The most important aspect in your turbo kit will be the engine management system that either comes with it or you choose on your own. There is much debate over the available engine management systems, and the important thing is to do your own research and find what you feel works for you given your needs, tuning knowledge, and price range. The ECU and Electronics Forum is a great place to begin researching available tuning options.





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If anybody has any information / corrections to make, please feel free to do so... I did this fairly quickly so errors are probably there. Please point them out and we will perfect this thing. Lets make a good thread that can be used to suppress these redundant threads.
 
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#402 ·
Dude just end it. Im on my phone so obviously letters will be cut out but there's no excuse for "payed." Anyway imma stop before I get another ban. I just didn't want u misleading any people trying to learn about their turbo setups. Even stock injectors are not recommended
 
#404 ·
well i wasnt trying to mislead anyone... on the contrary... i was simply stating that you dont need to go with the big name brands and spend well over $1500 like everyone is saying.. IMO thats whats misleading. but ok im done. i dont even get on this site often in the first place. laters.
 
#406 ·
cheap
fast
reliable

pick 2. Id rather rock a well pieced together kit with name brand parts than take my chances on some cheap parts. build it right the first time, or in the long run you end up paying more. If 1500+ is too much money to spend modding your car, youre in the wrong hobby industry bud.

Youll find a lot of the boosted guys here run great products, make big power, and have a lot of fun with it. The only thing that comes with buying shitty parts are headaches.. that and you spend most of your time under your car than inside of it.
 
#417 ·
Which Kit

Hey everyone.. I've been reading through the thread a bit, I won't be able to afford a turbo kit until probably next summer, but what's the best option for an 05 Type S that will be my DD? I'd like somewhere around 300+hp and would have it professionally installed because I would screw it up big time if I tried myself.
 
#418 ·
Hey everyone.. I've been reading through the thread a bit, I won't be able to afford a turbo kit until probably next summer, but what's the best option for an 05 Type S that will be my DD? I'd like somewhere around 300+hp and would have it professionally installed because I would screw it up big time if I tried myself.
supercharge it or get a small turbo setup
 
#421 ·
im really thinking about putting a turbo kit on my 05 rsx-s and ive heard that turbo kits kill gas, and dont kill gas, can someone tell me how fuel efficient a stage 1 turbo kit would be (someone told me a stage 1 kit doesnt kill gas) im really leaning towards the greddy kit.
 
#422 ·
First off.. Don't take this the wrong way, but there's no such thing as a "stage 1 kit". Just letting you know before you get flamed around here.

Secondly, it all will depend on your tune and how you drive.. If you're boosting full boost several times a day, then yeah- your gas mileage will suck. However, if you have a good tune and do drive normally for the most part with just occasional spirited driving.. Your gas mileage won't be too much worse than stock.

So again.. It's all about your driving style and your tune. Go with the greddy kit and you'll be happy. Good luck!
 
#428 ·
what turbo kit would you guys recommend me. im looking for a 280-320hp with stock internals. cars is it a dd but I do drive it at least 3-4times a week. my car is a 05 type s and its all stock besides suspension. other then that, I have kpro and rbc but not installed.

how much would I make if I wanted the stock muffler on?
 
#429 · (Edited)
for that low of power I'd stick with greddy. full race will yield more power than that, and ive never heard of a full race making that little power. Now with that said, I would get a full race because as soon as you feel 320 you will want more. If you want it stock to the point of leaving the stock exhaust on, just supercharge it.
 
#432 ·
Turbo or Not To Turbo - After My Engine Died!

Hey guys... new to Club RSX, but not the planet or world of imports. I killed my engine on my 04 RSX-S. On the search for a new engine, but left wondering... since I have to replace the engine, why not install a turbo kit as well? I've want to do this for years, but no justification for it. I have found the TURBONETICS complete kit for $1700, also found a similar for $900. What's the $800 difference?
 
#433 ·
Hey guys... new to Club RSX, but not the planet or world of imports. I killed my engine on my 04 RSX-S. On the search for a new engine, but left wondering... since I have to replace the engine, why not install a turbo kit as well? I've want to do this for years, but no justification for it. I have found the TURBONETICS complete kit for $1700, also found a similar for $900. What's the $800 difference?

Do not expect to reliably turbo your car for under $3k



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#434 ·
turbo v all motor

Hi, i couldnt locate exactly what i wanted to know so ill just drop in on this thread. I got an 03 type s stock. other than an injen cai. I am really leaning twards going all motor for reliability purposes but if i were to go boost whatre the pros, cons of goin turbo as apposed to all motor. And are there any reason i should use a vta bov vs. recirc bov? thanks guys.
 
#435 ·
Hi everyone,

I am based in Zambia. though id get a few opinions from you experienced Greddy Bolt On / Turbo bolt on users on ur RSX type S.

I have purchased the car in Japan with a full Mugen tuned track set up. I have bought a greddy bolt on kit with complete Trust exhaust and e-manage ultimate (I thought of Hondata, however jap tuners preferred ultimate). Car has a bunch of other mods (suspension, fuel pump, oil cooler, mugen intake, mounts, OS Giken clutch kit and LSD)

Basically I wanted to know how much boost / power with a reliable tune can the stock internals hold?

don't mind going forged internals, however im concerned over the drive shafts and gear ratios weakening. therefore any tips would help.

Thank you.
 
#436 ·
Integra Type R - Greddy Bolt on Kit

Hi everyone,

I am based in Zambia. though id get a few opinions from you experienced Greddy Bolt On / Turbo bolt on users on ur RSX type S.

I have purchased the car in Japan with a full Mugen tuned track set up. I have bought a greddy bolt on kit with complete Trust exhaust and e-manage ultimate (I thought of Hondata, however jap tuners preferred ultimate). Car has a bunch of other mods (suspension, fuel pump, oil cooler, mugen intake, mounts, OS Giken clutch kit and LSD)

Basically I wanted to know how much boost / power with a reliable tune can the stock internals hold? Car is being tuned and worked on in Japan.

don't mind going forged internals, however im concerned over the drive shafts and gear ratios weakening. therefore any tips would help.

Thank you.
 
#437 · (Edited)
I hope this doesnt come out as nubby as the majority of questions here.

Im looking at going turbo (surprise)

Im wondering if anyone can point me to a specific size.

Goal: 350 at first. to maybe nearing full potential at 450-500. I know it takes a lot to "max" out a turbo and I plan on staying on pump gas and never actually reaching the "max potential". So basically if "max hp" is somewhere around 500 I would never attempt or expect to see 500.
Powerband: start feeling the boost working in around 3.5/4k full spool by maybe 6-7k


Basically I want something I can retain normal driving tendencies to a certain point and then let it flow right around my vtec engagement point.(4.2k on current tune)


All the research I've ever done was for a different platform entirely Im at square one when trying to research sizes to achieve this scenario.


This is something that was recommended to me.

http://www.spoolinperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=26_109&products_id=573
 
#438 ·
FYI Kevin, that 50 trim turbo will spool relatively quick compared to other turbos used on RSXs these days (6262,GT35R,GT30r).

You said you want something that will make 300-350 on pump gas with the potential to expand more. Seeing as how you were looking at smaller turbos, that 50 trim should meet your goals, but I wouldnt expect much more out of it seeing as how its rated at 450 crank hp.

Understand that with a turbo that small youll probably sacrifice some top end power band with it.

Your other option is to go with the other turbos I recommended in the 57-58mm range. They might spool a bit later (*but much quicker than some of the larger turbo options out there), but they will give your legs some stretching room when the boost bug bites you. I would consider a 57-58mm a mid sized turbocharger for most hondas.
 
#439 ·
Lol the damn avi is spreading into other threads now :shakehead

when do you think a typical t3/t4 housing with those sizes will begin to make power? Reach full spool? Is that sizing about what most companies offer as a do-all turbo?


Also, thanks for all the feedback here and in our forum Alex. Really appreciate it :thumbsup:
 
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