Hi, I'm trying to work on my evo 8 and build it to about 500awhp rate now I have a pretty mug stock evo I have a Perrin fmic and injen upper and lower icps I have a 3inch tbe a turbo smart bov and tein lowering kit w strut tower bars front and rear I'm looking to get a bigger turbo and tune I'm looking at this kit on eBay and I'm not to sure about it hears a link
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=88071253307
What do you guys think is this a bad turbo kit?

 

I don't think ANYONE has tested this kit on here... and if it's a FULL turbo kit that is NEW and selling for below $400... i would personally stay away from it... unless you want to be the first person to test it. I could see engine failure with this kit though :-( ...IMO I wouldn't buy a full turbo kit/swap if it was selling below $1500 brand new.

 

Ok thanks I'll keep looking then what would be a good moderate upgrade turbo kit I'm not looking to push a ton of boost I'm just looking to build it faster and about 20- 25 psi rate now I have a big lag because of the big *** intercooler I put on it lol

 

First I thought Evo's were classy. Then they became DSMs. Now it's evident that Evo's are of Honda status.

Sad day.

But seriously. Don't get that kit...

If you want 500whp, I'd grab some GSC S2 Cams, Springs/Retainers, MAP H11 head studs, ~1250cc injectors, Walbro 400lph Pump, MAP or JMF 02 Dump, ETS LICP, FP Black, and sent Curt Brown your intake and exhaust manifolds to port.

Oh, and get tuned by someone who knows their stuff, ie. JohnBradley, CBRD, etc.

 

Exactly what he said^

 

Ok so your saying stay away from a turbo rate now. And get some more bolt on and a good tune

 

what's the mileage of your car?

 

I'm far from the smartest man/woman on here but I doubt with that 345$ ebay turbo kit an upgraded fmic/piping, bov, struts and a tune will get you your 500awhp goal without destroying something in your engine bay. If it was me especially having an Evo, be patient, buy quality parts. Don't sell your Evo short of good upgrades take your time and make it unique with great quality parts. But again that's just what I would do if I had an Evo, I would not sell it short. But I wish luck on your quest for 500awhp!

 

Fp Black = dbb turbo very nice for sure and your gonna need a upgraded turbo to even reach the 500 awhp mark like they said above stear clear of cheap turbo kits that are no name with no knowledge of them unless you want to end up pushing back home IMO I think fp black is a great turbo and im going to be using pretty much that same set up blue named with a few different things but for the most part same type of set up. good luck with your build and always do your research before you just jump in and buy anything

 

good advice^
The best thing you can do to REALLY enjoy your car and make it quicker is to shave weight.
Honestly if i knew then what i know now I would buy a set of 17x9 RPF1's with 255/40 star specs, 2 piece lightweight rotors, aluminum driveshaft, and all of buschurs weight reduction parts, pull the crash beams, delete a/c, and troll the threads for weight reduction....i could spend an entire day telling you each item but seriously the weight reduction will be what you "FEEL" the MOST

 

Alright, Honda man . I refuse to take off my beloved A/C!

 

See i like to DD drive mine well ever since my 2g is having issues and im working on keeping a snappy street car with the possibility of the strip/track to see how it does so my set up to 500 might be different from that of someone else's set up you have to know really how you want to drive it o and another thing do your research into your cams dont just think because it says 272 that the BC and the JUN 272s are the same you have to look at lift i recently found this out from a thread on here a guy did an amazing write up about first mods if i can find it it would pry help greatly i know it gave me alot of knowledge on weather or not i wanted an aggressive cam JUN or less aggressive like hks 272s i will try and find that thread and post it hear for you like i said best write up ive read

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-dummies.html

hopefully this helps i think its a great write up and good luck

 

Alright between what you guys had to say and that ^ thread I think my next mods gonna be a fuel pump thanks so much guys

 

Good choice I just got mine a while ago but kinda still stuck in Iraq so its in a box along with some other goodies waiting for me to get back. if you have any questions feel free to pm me i would like to see how your build goes im always interested good luck man