I might have some noob questions haha.
Me and my buddy are starting a single custom turbo for my 08.
1) How much can my stock motor take before I have to do the internals? Im not planning on giving it alot of boost (just a lil umpf for fun)
2) best boost controller for the money.
If I had the money to just go out and buy a kit i would but i dont so custom it is.
Thanks guys much appreciated

 

The HR can handle 500+ I would keep it at 8psi so 450-500 that should be plenty. What are you using for tuning? I would just keep it wastegate pressure 8psi no BC.

 

Well before you run out and land flat on your face. I would suggest reading up on a couple of the single turbo builds.

Just google the following in any order:

Jtran single turbo HR VHR S&R performance first 370z top mount

That's your answer! Please report back with your findings/lessons learned dung your build!

Good luck!

 

Im not sure yet still working that all out i heard the uprev one is pretty good but i dont know..any suggestions on it?

 

500 is pushing it imho...The people running that power level on a stock block is pushing it and it's only a matter of time till the engine gives out.

 

i say 6-8 psi is safe, but talk to your tuner see what he's comfortable with,

 

1000hp! push it till she blows!!!

 

500 hp is the limit for hr rods..... Good luck

 

Building your own turbo kit but cant figure out what boost controller to use seems a little simple compared to what your biting off with the custom turbo kit.

 

im running an apexi avcr in my built hr

ran my stock block set up at 530 whp 470 tq with no issues aswell

 

If i had endless amounts of money i wouldnt be asking..but i don't just getting some info on the best bang for the buck..
I don't pretend to know everything thats why I'm asking
thanks tho

 

Thanks for all the info guys.. been really helpful..
Keep ya'll updated

 

best bang for the buck boost controller is a manual one. only like 50$. anything else is gonna run ya >300$. and at that point they are all about the same

 

What is your budget or how much do you think you'll spend on the single turbo setup, not including fuel system or tuning?

I ran my stock block at 8.5psi on the Greddy 20G kit with no problems

I also used the HKS EVC VI electronic boost controller but already sold it for $450

 

AEM Tru Boost is a cheap way to go for boost controller/boost gauge combo for under $300.

 

Tap your IM and run a hose to the lower port of your w/g. You will get the exact boost pressure as the spring is rated for, and it will not fall off at the top. This is how I have it on my car, and spring holds solid all the way. No need for a BC.