Need help selecting a turbo

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Performance' started by WhiteKnight10, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. WhiteKnight10

    WhiteKnight10 Member

    hey guys

    i just bought a Lancer GTS (CVT). i was thinking about adding a turbo in addition to some exterior changes. my price limit is about 3000 dollars. i just need a good recomendation on what would best fit my engine for the long term. i dont want to screw anything up. if you could give me the hp increase its specs that would be great.
     
  2. RALLIART

    RALLIART Well-Known Member

  3. WhiteKnight10

    WhiteKnight10 Member

    http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/stor ... cts_id=376

    i know its an evo turbo but would it fit my engine? im sort of new to the whole tuning thing so can you give me a general idea of what all i need?

    thanks for the help up there^^ thats why i came to this site, quick/helpful advice
     
  4. EngRWW33

    EngRWW33 Well-Known Member

    no. $3k is a really tight budget for turbo. save your money and wait! You will regret it otherwise.
     
  5. BringDownTheSky

    BringDownTheSky Well-Known Member

    3k for the turbo itself? or the whole turbo kit?
     
  6. WhiteKnight10

    WhiteKnight10 Member

    well lets just forget the price i said then. for a complete turbo kit that i wont have to worry about once its installed how much are we looking at. i would rather spend the money then short myself and screw the motor.
     
  7. Mpitera

    Mpitera Well-Known Member

    I would contact RRM, I believe they have a Turbo kit for the CVT modle but they are looking for someone to try it on. Maybe that could be youu.
     
  8. vmo91

    vmo91 Well-Known Member

    over on project, sketch has a successfull cvt turbo, and he has alochol injection as well, i dk his psi but its a kit in the Philippines,
    i would say for such a tight budget try to buy a used ralliart turbo of a ralliart owner who upgraded to an evo i've seen that pushing good numbers and a cvt owner is working on it
     
  9. WhiteKnight10

    WhiteKnight10 Member

    Would an evo x turbo kit fit my engine?
     
  10. Hydrolikz

    Hydrolikz Well-Known Member

    It should fit, but would probably be too much for the CVT to handle.
     
  11. 2k8 ES

    2k8 ES Well-Known Member

    I'd be careful about that. I don't know how much you know about turbo's but if it's not a lot.. I wouldn't even install it yourself. I've heard some people have tried boosting a CVT but they've blown their engines or their trannys. In my opinion.. Screw performance. It's a 150-160 hp car with a transmission built for gas mileage. Save up money and get a Ralliart or an Evo.
     
  12. LancerRA09

    LancerRA09 Well-Known Member

    With the right tuning you can use it and it bolts straight up
     
  13. EngRWW33

    EngRWW33 Well-Known Member

    you would be better off with the ralliart's turbo.
     
  14. WhiteKnight10

    WhiteKnight10 Member

    ive been looking for a ralliart turbo but i cant find one anywhere... isnt the ralliart a 2.0L though? will that affect its performance on mine.
     
  15. EngRWW33

    EngRWW33 Well-Known Member

    ^^The evo is 2.0l as well. The displacement makes no difference. It is a smaller turbo so it will spool better in our cars, especially the 2.4l. Also, you won't be pushing 20+ psi, so you will not maxing out the turbo in any way. A lot of ralliart guys will be swapping their turbos for evo turbos so keep your eyes open. They will be available.
     
  16. 2k8 ES

    2k8 ES Well-Known Member

    If you're looking for a RA turbo you should probably get on EvoM or something. Post up a WTB.