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i have a 97 acura integra rs and I'm planning on turning it into a boosted Ls/vtec and I wondered what turbo kit I could have to get or just the mannifold since it'll have a gsr head on it? in other words it'll have a b18b1 block and internals and a b18c1 head

Well being that the head will be a b18c1 which is where your exhaust will come out of, you'll need a b18c1 turbo mani. Honestly, it doesnt matter what turbo you use, as long as the flanges are correct. just look at what other people used for the b18's. and if you are running stock internals, and I suppose stock valve train, which is greatly unrecommended, then you won't run high increase, unless you like melted pistons or valve float. sure, some people say you may be able to run forever with a good bit of increase on stock internals, but it only takes one person for that case not to be true, then you'll be spending just as much money on to get those internals built, as you could with all the new parts and machining needed to rebuild from a melted piston or a cracked sleeve. turbo kits aren't cheap, and don't go the easy way out. do homework and if it takes you longer to save up for a better built acura, it'll last longer, and you wont be stranded or laughed at after pushing your car a little too far. as well, you do have to look at what your compression percentage will be when you add this block and head, it may be a little higher than it could be if you bought JUST a b18b1 or b18c1.

if I was you, I could purchase some low compression pistons, eagle rods, and replace all the little stock parts like bearings and seals.. then on the head get performance valve springs and retainers from some place like comp cams or crower. as well, I could put performance camshafts in it because you'll certainly see a power increase with those, they hold the valves open longer allowing more power. you prob already know that for a comparatively cheap amount of money. heck you could get machining done for bigger valves. and do a port and polish on it..

oh yeah also you know with that turbo setup, you prob could like a better intake and throttle body which will assist your turbo setup considerably. and you'll need better spark with all that power you want, so an msd or accel ignition could be great. with bigger wires.

oh, then theres that clutch. which may be okay most clutches will withstand needed punishment.

and don't forget replacing those axles if you have too much hp..

dont forget to chip that ecu for a turbo setup because you'll certainly want a tuned car or you'll be throwing away you are engine after doing all this to it.

and no a/c most likely. well really you wont have much room for one after all of that monsterous turbo workings..

if you pay less than 1500 for the kit, unless you get a cheap greddy, you'll be wanting to shoot yourself. don't get them off ebay unless they legitimately have good turbos. if they feedback of over 10000, be leery. ssautochrome and all those have flawed manifolds and turbos that leak, break or something that will be awful for you in the long run.

i will shut up now. just realize all that will be done before you do it. homework homework homework. youll be happy you did.


oh and I read the man above me after I got done writing this. you'll certainly need those big injectors, fuel rail, and pump thanks for the reminder



and one last thing, anybody who thumbs down this is a ricer who thinks its cool to purchase a 600 dollar turbo kit of ebay. hah.

now that's a BIG question.
it depends on you and what you want. I'll give you a base run down but you may want to search the net and read everything you may be able to before taking this on.
you have a four cyl car so you have four exhaust ports. there are three different exhaust manifolds made for installing a turbo on your car, tubular, cast, and steel, each using a different mix of these exhaust ports, each having benefits and disadvantages.
you will have to take off power steering, air compressor, or both. as well, you'll need a thin line fan. I haven't seen a "bolt on" kit that hasn't needed some modification to work. you don't want more than 8lbs of increase on a stock 18b but this will be more than enough for you to feel the difference. one of the manifolds requires the block to be shaved in order for the turbo to clear it I forgot which one that means you'll have to pull the engine. also be prepared to use up some money..about three great for a good kit. don't purchase a cheap turbo. if it shuts down on you so does your car. and to get it running again, you must rebuild, replace, or remove the turbo kit. don't forget injectors..more air more fuel needed. these should come with a good kit also as the new fuel pump. computer must be programmed for change, but that's the easy part.
i say do a search and read everything you find before you purchase anything. the block you have is the same on the outside as a gsr. the head is what matters.you need the turbo manifold for a gsr.