Thread: Greg Perry's "How To Convert a B13 Using a T28 GTi-R Turbo"

How To Convert a B13 Using a T28 GTi-R Turbo:
Note: All pictures of the T28 install -including a very detailed tutorial and listing of parts- can be seen over at my website [url]www.TurboChargedSE-R.com[/url]

I have moved all the pics and detailed posts of the 7-day install to my website for easy access to all. (7-28-03)


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(Here's a copy of a post made by Lyn Labahn. It is in the Archive forum here, btw: )

This is my repsonse to someone inquiring about a turbo kit:


Brock Wrote:

> I'm going to be purchasing Hotshot's new turbo kit
> that sports a T4 turbo and larger intercooler. The
> kit still includes the same injectors from the T3
> set-up: 370cc. By my calculations the T4 set-up
> should need injectors that pump out atleast 450cc/min.
> If this is true, I am going to need a 300zxTT fuel
> pump. Will I also need a new housing for larger
> injectors? Will I need a fuel management system (if
> so, which one?) or will a reprogrammed JWT ECU handle
> this? Am I forgetting anything else I must purchase
> besides what's included in the kit plus a new clutch,
> injectors, and fuel pump?


Brock,

The turbo that hotshot is including in that kit is very large. It you are going to be doing most of your driving on the street I would suggest a T3/T04E hybrid or smaller. The injectors that are included with that kit are only medium sized, they will support approx 230WHP if I remember correctly. If you want to get a turbo that does 230WHP you can use 370cc injectors, stock MAF, and stock fuel pump. Beyond that you are looking at a custom fuel
rail for MSD injectors, upgraded (Ford Cobra) MAF, and a larger fuel pump. A JWT is luckily the easiest, and cheapest way to electronically control your fuel and spark needs! Use it with whatever fuel system you choose.
230HP is a nice amount for the street, but if you crave more power, you will need to spend the extra money. Here would be a good street setup, it is fairly cheap and has almost zero lag. You save a lot of money by not needing a wastegate, MAF, Fuel pump, and Fuel Rail.

JWT ECU
370cc injectors
T25 turbo
Bluebird DET Manifold
OEM or Custom Downpipe
Some sort of OEM BOV
Hotshot Intercooler with piping
3inch exhaust
Manual Boost Controller
ACT Street/Strip Clutch

If you crave more power, here would be a good ~320WHP setup:

JWT ECU
Cobra MAF
FMAX/Protech/Redline Manifold
T3/T04E hybrid with Stage III .63 A/R turbine housing and .50 A/R 50trim
compressor housing
MSD 50lb/hr injectors
FTF or JWT fuel rail
HKS or TiAL Wastegate
HKS, Greddy, TiAL BOV
Walbro or 300ZX TT Fuel pump
Electronic Boost Controller (People seem to like the Greddy Profec B around
here)
2.5 inch Downpipe should be ok, bigger is better though
3 inch exhaust
Strong Clutch, equivalent to ACT ExtremePP with HD Disk
Large Spearco Intercooler

If you are looking to reaplace your front tires every other week, here is a good ~400HP Setup, this is the limit of the stock bottom end:

JWT ECU with 4bar fuel program
Cobra MAF
FMAX/Protech/Redline Manifold
T3/T04E hybrid with Stage III .82 A/R turbine housing and .50 A/R 50trim
compressor housing
JWT S3 cams
MSD 50lb/hr injectors
New Fuel Pressure Regulator
FTF or JWT fuel rail
HKS or TiAL Wastegate
HKS, Greddy, TiAL BOV
Walbro or 300ZX TT Fuel pump
Electronic Boost Controller
3 inch Downpipe
3 inch exhaust
ACT ExtremePP with HD Disk, or 6 puck
Large Spearco Intercooler
Aquamist Water Injection
MSD 6A Ignition

Here is a setup that should get you 500HP, I think you would be nuts to run this on the street:

JWT ECU with 4bar fuel program
Cobra MAF
FMAX/Protech/Redline Manifold
T3/T04E hybrid with Stage V .82 A/R turbine housing and .60 A/R 57 trim
compressor housing
JWT C1 cams
JWT Springs and Titanium retainers
Cam gears
MSD 72lb/hr injectors
New Fuel Pressure Regulator
FTF or JWT fuel rail
HKS or TiAL Wastegate
HKS, Greddy, TiAL BOV
Walbro or 300ZX TT Fuel pump
Electronic Boost Controller
3 inch Downpipe
3 or 3.5 inch exhaust
Strong Clutch, equivalent to ACT ExtremePP with HD Disk
Large Spearco Intercooler
Aquamist Water Injection
O2 Induction Stage II Intake Manifold
JWT Headwork
Arais Forged Pistons
Crower of equivalent rods
MSD 6A Ignition

If you plan on holding up a Federal Bank, Slingin Rock or inherited great wealth, this could probably net you 700HP, but it is purely a guess!

MoTeC Engine management (AEM has a cool one coming out soon!)
3 Bar MAP sensor
Custom Equal length exhaust manifold
HKS 50mm SS Wastegate
TIAL BOV
Very large turbo, something like a T78, or T88
4inch open downpipe
JWT C1 cams
JWT Spring and Titanium retainers
Custom Fuel Rail with 8 injectors
Aeromotive 1000HP fuel pump
Massive Air to Water Intercooler
Aquamist Water Injection
Custom Intake manifold with large plenum
Custom Spec 7.5:1 pistons
Titanium Rods
JUN Stroker Kit
DPR Headwork
Enlarged Valves
MSD 7A Ignition
Dodge 3500 Cummins Diesel Pulling a 25' trailer with 30 SR20 transmissions

Thanks you for the post.

times have def changed from these setups... I would look at this from a stepping stone standpoint now.