Turbo Kits Compared – Civic, S2000, 350Z Turbo Kits
This articles compares price, power & included parts of turbo kits from Greddy, HKS, Comptech & Turbonetics. (Click link to skip to the section>) Includes 350Z turbo kits, S2000 turbo kits, Celica, Civic SI, RSX & IS300 turbo kits
Turbo Kit Specs – Background
The information on this page is based on an article in Turbo Magazine Issue 186.
The article gives the basic information about each kit including the power output & type ie turbo or supercharger kit fitted. The article does not state how the tests were carried out, please bear this mind when reading the article.
![S2000 Turbo Kit Greddy](https://strikeengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/s2000-turbo-kit-300x225.jpg.pagespeed.ce.7qGMaKYYsj.jpg)
Turbo Kit Comparison
Acura RSX Type S
Car: Acura Integra RSX Type S
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Comptech
Supercharger used: Eaton
Boost: 4-5Psi
Fuel Enrichment: ECU Reflash
Intercooler: No
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $3595
Power Output at Wheels: 232.2HP
Torque Output at Wheels: Not Known
Car : Acura RSX Type S
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: HKS
Turbo used: GT2835
Boost: 5.8PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Non included with kit – Test used HKS F-Con V Pro and Larger Fuel Injectors.
Intercooler: Optional
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $3,995
Power Output at Wheels:315.6HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 265.2LBS/FT
Car : Acura RSX Type S
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Jackson Racing (Street Kit)
Supercharger used: Eaton
Boost: 5PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Jackson Racing Powercard
Intercooler: No
Retains A/C: yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $2,495
Power Output at Wheels: 211.6HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 154.3LBS/FT
Car : Acura RSX Type S
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Jackson Racing (Race Kit)
Supercharger used: Eaton
Boost: 7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Hondata ECU Reflash, 550CC Injectors
Intercooler: No
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $2,995
Power Output at Wheels: 254.6HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 162.9LBS/FT
Honda S2000
Car: Honda S2000
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Comptech
Supercharger used: Paxton
Boost: 5-6PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Uprated Fuel Pump, Fuel Pressure Regulator and Comptech ECM
Intercooler: Optional
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $4,895-5,995
Power Output at Wheels: 282.6HP
Torque Output at Wheels: Not Known
Car : Honda S2000
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Rev Hard
Turbo used: RH NUTEC 5050R
Boost: 6-7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: AEM EMS
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $5,999
Power Output at Wheels: 298.4HP
Torque Output at Wheels: Not Known
Honda Civic Si 92-95
Honda Civic Si
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Apexi
Boost: 7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Pump and regulator
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $2999
Power Output at Wheels: 186.8HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 141.7LBS
Honda Civic Si 99-00
Car: Honda Civic Si 99-00
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Edelbrock
Turbo/Supercharger used: Garrett T28RS Ball Bearing Turbocharger
Boost: 7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Edelbrock Piggyback ECU
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $3,500
Power Output at Wheels: 220HP
Torque Output at Wheels: Not Known
Car : Honda Civic Si 99-00
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Jackson Racing
Supercharger used: Eaton Base Supercharger
Boost: 7 PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Jackson racing FMU
Intercooler: No
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $2,195
Power Output at Wheels: 187.7HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 137.7LBS/FT
Honda Civic Si 2002-2005
![S2000 Turbo Kit Greddy](https://strikeengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/s2000-turbo-kit-300x225.jpg.pagespeed.ce.7qGMaKYYsj.jpg)
Car : Honda Civic Si 2002-2005
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: GReddy
Turbo/Supercharger used: GReddy T517Z Turbocharger
Boost: 7.1PSI
Fuel Enrichment: PreProgrammed Greddy Emanage, 440CC Injectors
Intercooler: Optional
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $3,555
Power Output at Wheels: 203HP
Torque Output at Wheels: –
Car : Honda Civic Si 2002up
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Rev Hard
Turbo/Supercharger used: RH NUTEC 5050R Turbo
Boost: 6-7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: AEM EMS
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $3,699
Power Output at Wheels: 234
Torque Output at Wheels: –
Nissan 350Z Turbo Kit/Supercharger Kits
Car : Nissan 350Z
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: GReddy
Turbo/Supercharger used: Twin GReddy TD05H-18G Turbochargers
Boost: 5.7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Pre Programmed GReddy E-Manage, 440CC Injectors
Intercooler: Optional
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $6,689
Power Output at Wheels: 334.2HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 339.2LBS/FT
Car : Nissan 350Z
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: ATI Pro-Charger
Turbo/Supercharger used: Pro-Charger Supercharger
Boost: 7 PSI
Fuel Enrichment: AEM EMS
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $5,996
Power Output at Wheels: 369.1HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 323.1LBS/FT
Car : Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35 & FX35
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Stillen
Turbo/Supercharger used: Twin Rotor Eaton Supercharger
Boost: 6 PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Stillen ECU and 7th Injector
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $5,693
Power Output at Wheels: 310HP
Torque Output at Wheels: –
Car : Nissan 350Z
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: Turbonetics
Turbo/Supercharger used: Turbonetics 60-1 Ball Bearing Turbocharger
Boost: 8PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Turbonetics Reflash, Larger Injectors
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $5,595
Power Output at Wheels: 405.3HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 358.9LBS/FT
Notes: The Turbonetics 350Z turbo kit claims to give around 70bhp more than the Greddy turbo kit although the boost pressure difference between the kits is only 2.3PSI. The Greddy is a twin turbo kit, the Turbonetics is a single turbo. Without seeing the dynographs it’s difficult to say why the difference in power is so much between these 350Z turbo kits.
Toyota Celica GTS
Car : Toyota Celica GTS
Supercharger Kit Manufacturer: Blitz
Supercharger used: Blitz Supercharger
Boost: 7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Blitz Piggyback Fuel Controller
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $6,980
Power Output at Wheels: 199.5HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 153.9LBS/FT
Car : Toyota Celica GTS
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: XS Engineering
Turbo used: IHI Ball Bearing Turbo
Boost: 7PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Apexi Power FC
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $4,995
Power Output at Wheels: 251.2HP
Torque Output at Wheels: Not Known
Lexus IS 300
Car : Lexus IS 300
Turbo Kit Manufacturer: XS Engineering
Turbo used: Garrett T4
Boost: 13PSI
Fuel Enrichment: Apexi AFC, Vortech FMU, SX Regulator, Uprated Fuel Pump
Intercooler: Yes
Retains A/C: Yes
Includes Manual: Yes
Recommended Retail Price: $7,499
Power Output at Wheels: 415.HP
Torque Output at Wheels: 419.2LBS/FT
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