Testing the turbo waters...
I've been kicking the idea around for quite a while, and despite every rational neuron I have I'm looking into turboing the G.
Some ground info: It's a '94 ES with 170k on the ODO. I'm keeping it automatic, period It ain't going manual. The only mods on it are: port & polish of the head/intake manifold, 60mm tb, high flow filter, flowmaster muffler. I've read Curt's old turbo how-to, but that's the only one I've read
So on to the questions:
1. I know I need a data logger. but do I need a 1g one, or the OBDII one? Also, from the site it looks like it's just a cable? If so what else do I need to make it work?
2. If I run all factory goodness as i plan, the factory routing has the MAS sideways and runs down to the turbo. Currently, the lower radiator hose occupies that same realestate. A problem? Also, will I be cutting and lengthening the MAS plug, or will it reach?
3. I'm thinking a 14b run straight off the wastegate spring will net me 6-8 psi which will be plenty for what I want. What size injectors will I need? I don't want to swap over to the low impedance injectors, since i'm not shooting for crazy boost (oh, and I'm doing this thing budget) Stock size is 275cc so my guess-math is that I'll need something in the 325-350 range to get the flow I need but not so much that I need to buy stock in Exxon-Mobil
4. Basically I'm planning on using as many stock 2g parts as I can to not only keep costs down, but also make things easier to go together. I kinda need to know what stock parts I can't use.
5. Realistically how long does it take to turbo a Galant. From start of "actual" work to reliable daily driver? I ask because a co-worker of mine is putting a B18C1 (he assures me that's Honda for "Bad-ass") in his Del Sol but he's been on this project for the better part of 3 months at the cost of over $3k. And he puts his estimate at $2k more for what should have been a bolt-in engine swap.
I'm thinking if I lay in all the ground work before actually starting the turbo install, that'll take a good month and the actual install of the turbo and tuning will take a scant 2-3 weeks. But that's only a guess.
Like I said I'm not looking for a street monster, just something with a little more punch than my high 16 sec turtle currently packs. And I also need to keep the budget under $3k Thanks for any input.