I am getting ready to buy an evo 8 with
-hks 272/264
-3" tbe
-hks intake
-turboxs fmic with hard piping
-hallman mbc
-tubular manifold
Stock turbo, stock fuel system
I would like to make 350-400 whp but do not have 2 grand to throw at an fp turbo. I talked to buschur today and that kind of steered me away from e85 on a stock turbo as it would decrease its drivability. Just lookin for opinions on what I can do next to get near my goal. Buschur will be tuning it as well.

 

well your stock fuel system will be running out at about 340-350 so youd need injectors and to run e85 if you wanna be cheap. otherwise your only other option is the turbo. you could upgrade the cams you have and be close to 350 but no matter what option your looking at your going to be close to 2k

 

I also have a stock manifold lying around I will be getting ported. Could an evo 9 turbo with an aggressive tune make close to the numbers I desire on 93

 

your injectors if there stock are honestly going to hold you back. im at like 90% duty cycle at 330wheel. i dont see them going much passt that

 

I'm upgrading injectors and pump regardless what I do. Are the fp the only turbos out there that bolt up to the stock manifold? What other options do I have turbo wise

 

bbk turbos bolt up to stock. but that turbo is $1650+ or so
if i were you, i'd get an evo 9 turbo, get pump and injectors and do e85. thats well within your budget and will net you your desired goals.
u shouldnt worry about numbers so much, worry about how it drives and feels.

 

You can possibly source a used turbo like this one...Only need a J pipe, $900 or get a nice used 9 turbo.

FS Tomei Arms 7960

 

Never heard of that turbo. What size is that? And thanks for the help guys. What fuel pump and size injectors do you guys recommend if I was going the e85 set up

 

No, FP is not the only turbo shop producing bolt-on turbos for the Evo. Having said that, FP does make one of the best bang for the buck stock frame turbos available in the HTA 71. You may also want to consider the MAP EF series of turbos. Read the current threads about the MAP EF 2.5 turbo.