Wanting To Go Turbo...

[imported_96hatchback]

I have a 96 hatchback with the stock d16 in it and am thinking about getting a turbo kit for it. I need to know if I need to beef up the bottom end before turbo'ing it. I plan to run 6-8 psi daily and maybe bump it up to 10 psi for track use. The motor has 80k miles on it. I would like to be able to achieve 180-200 hp with the car(if possible). So with that in mind, should I upgrade the pistons and rods and other internals, or would the stock one's hold up? I want the car to be as reliable as possible, so I want to get it right the first time. Also, do I need to do the mini-me head swap on the car before putting on the turbo? The kit is supposed to be for the y8, so not sure exactly what I should do there. Thanks alot for any and all advice on this subject. I have searched around everywhere for info, but just not sure what I need to do. Thanks guys!

[imported_Lacuna]

6 psi should be fine on stock internals. If you want to go higher than there is a whole list of things to upgrade. What motor do you have? As long as you have 16 valves you should be ok.

[imported_96hatchback]

I have a dx, so I guess I have the d16y7.

[simplegreen]

clutch.. (i might be able to help you out there ) how serious to wanna get.. i mean the more you beef up your motor the better.. rods, pistons worked over head etc.. it's a money pit bro.. be prepared to start shelling it out like the rest of us

[spooninphilly]

turbos were intended to run on low H.P. engines with low compression (audi, etc)
But take into mind that these engines that may make the same dyno numbers as you engine are made a whole lot differently, such as cast iron blocks and sleaved cylinders, forged internals and so on. Now factor in how much you would spend on the turbo kit, the systems that would have come with it (boost control, igniton, etc.) THEN, factor in the build up of the engine in order to handle a worth while boost, say 14psi. If your aiming for 200 H.P., an engine swap would be alot more cost effective and worth while in the long run,not to mention safer.