Fabricate turbo kit?

[grumblemarc]

For a 92 SI what exactly would be needed? I want boost but I cant afford those $3500 kits out there. I'm thinking about piecing one together and having the piping fabricated. I know i'll need to upgrade the injectors and pump but what else am I missing? I've got close to 130k on the engine so maybe I should have that rebuilt before anything. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Warnings?

[2000Pimpinex]

First and foremost, have your compression tested to see how it is. If your compression is good then proceed. If not then you have some work to do.

[ChrisCantSkate]

well, you need a turbine, exaust maifold, down pipe, waste gate, blow off valve, either a front or side mount intercooler, some more shit im forgetting, they sell the kits cheap actualy, if you were to buy a quality setup you'd spen 4000-5000 w/o internal work done. theres no cheap hp in the turbo land.

[VN-Tec]

Its a PAIN... Turbo Times.. Gauges.. Constantly Motoring Engine Temp.. Always High chance of Detonation..

[grumblemarc]

Okay. All you Prelude boosters. What setup do you run and how much has it set you back?

[grumblemarc]

Thanks for the replies on this one. I read somewhere on the net how this guy who owned an Impulse got his hands on an Eaton blower off a Ford and mounted it. Seeing as how SCing is more reliable for forced induction does anyone think the EXACT same blower could be mounted on a 92 SI? Im thinking that if Jackson can do it with the same kind of blower it should be possible. I'll try and track down where I read all this but I do think its possible. The engine he mounted it on was the same displacement as mine-although NOT the same HP. Whattaya think guys. And to touch back on my LAST question. What exactly are you turboed P'ludes running? Rev-Hard? Drag? F-Max? Custom? I dont really care what you spent on it. Pics would be nice too.