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H22a turbo advice and parts wanted!

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H22a turbo advice and parts wanted!

Post by bb4life » Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:41 pm

Hi guys! Ive finally managed to get round to starting work on my 4th gen, been toying with the idea of turbocharging it, before i get stuck into it has anyone got any do's and dont's?! Any reccomendations?' Also if anyone has any of the parts i may require i would be grateful!
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Post by bb4life » Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:43 pm

Btw its a jdm h22a, bb4 chassis, got around 128k on the clock
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Post by ek9sid » Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:39 pm

I got some pistons to drop the compression ratio whilst using oem sleeves. Brand new in box. Never been fitted. Also a universal intercooler. Pm me if interested
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Post by mercutio » Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:05 pm

what other mods have you done ?? before you try adding power like that make sure you can use the power you already have brakes suspension and such
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Post by RattyMcClelland » Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:07 pm

Donts....turbocharge it on a stock H22. Build the engine. Sleeve the block or drop in mahle pistons.

Do....brakes, suspension and gearbox first.
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Re: H22a turbo advice and parts wanted!

Post by bb4life » Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:14 pm

Coilovers are on the purchase list, got the poly bushes, need to sort a brake upgrade out!
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