Don't get the turbo that comes with the kit .....
If you are pulling the engine apart I have a sugestion for strengthening the dowell area that wont cost you a lot .....

 

go to google images and search *****

 

I myself am in the middle of rebuilding my motor. I have the esmeril kit but i chose to get a differnt wastegate. I am using the esmeril seals, cryo treated rebuild kit from Atkins, and will be running meth injection. I live somewhat close to chris so i plan on having him tune and see if we can hit the 400whp mark on 15lbs. Keep in mind i will most likely jsut tune to 15lbs and dial it back to drive around on. This is pretty much the same setup your talking about. I suppose we will see how it does and if esmeril will get another 400whp dyno

 

Let me know how it goes

 

OK class is in session, we may almost be up to 4th grade level after this thread closes but for now explain first what your issue is with turbo (chris has already offered the upgrade for more money of course but if I wanted to go that route).

After that we are going into Dowell 101. You guys have been a plethora of great info, I feel Like I have a lot better basic understanding of this engine, and of course will become intimate with it upon building, for now I need that foundation so I am good with basics leading into more. keep it coming. I love this community and brettus' *****

 

beers

 

location? it would help with people trying to help you..

beers

ah,,
the location is accurate.. sorry you are not near your car, but thank you for your service to our country!!!!!

i got to tell you. if you are there,, and not going to be back for a while. i would wait to see how this all plays out..

just saying.. hey. but what do i know..

beers

 

I am in Iraq..car is awaiting me in Killeen, tx. Central Texas, home of Ft Hood, I am sure everybody knows that place now, Hasan went on a shooting rampage, yeah same place...that day really sucked btw.

 

I cant Iraq internet monitored for ****, this is considered a form. But i can stare at yours because they are on a non-**** site! and I didnt search for them specifically!

 

Good to know you like my ***** - wait - what did I say ? LOL

I think Chris sells a high quality turbo as an extra - don't get the stock one as people have had issues with that turbo . BNR also makes a suitable turbo for that kit . Not sure of the sizing but go smaller if you get the chance.
Having driven with a kit with a much smaller turbo I have to say that it is a much better setup for a street driven car than going for the big turbo that comes with the Esmeril kit ......IMO Check out the highest horsepower FI thread and if you can read a dyno you will see what I'm getting at.
Dowell , well I know what I would do (after trying someone elses idea that didn't work) but it is as yet untried so if you did it you would be the guinea pig. PM me if you are interested .

 

I was talking to a-spec about studding my motor instead of pinning. I believe that was the route i was going to go. untill i decided i would settle for the mid 300s.

 

I will most likely live in the mid 300s too but I want to be able to push it if I feel like it. Which i will of course

 

correct, thats somewhat my plan. want to be able to dial it up if i feel the need. I am kinda in the mix on what turbo to upgrade to down the road though. I was thinking the BNR upgrade to the esmeril turbo that i read about on here. I am still unsure though on what i would like. Thats all in good time though. Would jsut like to get everything up and running and make sure all is going to go well before i swap out the turbo.