New Drop-In Turbo Guide for FK8/FL5/DE5 — No BS, Real WHP Ranges

[SBX Performance]

New Drop-In Turbo Guide for FK8/FL5/DE5 — No BS, Real WHP Ranges

I just finished putting together a full breakdown of the most popular drop-in turbos for the FK8, FL5, and Integra Type S — MHI, RV6, 27WON, PLM, Spoon, HKS, etc.


Not vendor hype. Not cherry-picked dynos. Just what these turbos typically make in the real world depending on fuel, mods, and tuning.


I also included a transparency section because whp varies a TON on this platform, and I’m not here to sugarcoat anything. If someone doesn’t like the ranking… cool. Go tell your favorite manufacturer like everyone else does.


If you’re debating what turbo to run, or just want to see where each one realistically lands on pump vs E-blend vs full fuel system, here’s the full write-up:


Blog click here


Would love to hear everyone’s real-world experiences too — post your setups, dynos, and thoughts below. The more data we can share as a community, the better these cars get.

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[blueroadster]

Great write-up with details.

 

[SBX Performance]

Great write-up with details.

Thank you I just updated it with the rest of the turbos

 

[tibwolf]

Appreciate the comparison articles recently, if only to get more information in one place

 

[SBX Performance]

Im trying to help. I post them on my website and my Facebook group. Just need to organize them better

 

[SBX Performance]

Redid my blog so its easier to read and also added 2 turbos I forgot

 

[chopsuey34]

Great write up! Can you do a version #2 with Civic Si turbo options?

 

[SBX Performance]

Great write up! Can you do a version #2 with Civic Si turbo options?

I can do that! I have been focusing on the CTR so much I could use a change lol

 

[phothrottle]

New Drop-In Turbo Guide for FK8/FL5/DE5 — No BS, Real WHP Ranges

I just finished putting together a full breakdown of the most popular drop-in turbos for the FK8, FL5, and Integra Type S — MHI, RV6, 27WON, PLM, Spoon, HKS, etc.


Not vendor hype. Not cherry-picked dynos. Just what these turbos typically make in the real world depending on fuel, mods, and tuning.


I also included a transparency section because whp varies a TON on this platform, and I’m not here to sugarcoat anything. If someone doesn’t like the ranking… cool. Go tell your favorite manufacturer like everyone else does.


If you’re debating what turbo to run, or just want to see where each one realistically lands on pump vs E-blend vs full fuel system, here’s the full write-up:


https://www.sbxperformance.com/blogs/news/best-drop-in-turbos-for-the-fk8-fl5-civic-type-r-and-integra-type-s-from-oem-to-600-whp


Would love to hear everyone’s real-world experiences too — post your setups, dynos, and thoughts below. The more data we can share as a community, the better these cars get.

Nice write up Tom! A lot of useful information. It's nice how you give recommended supporting mods for each turbo.

 

[SBX Performance]

Nice write up Tom! A lot of useful information. It's nice how you give recommended supporting mods for each turbo.

Thanks, appreciate it man! I’m just trying to help people with the most common questions and keep things as unbiased as possible. It’s hard not to throw my own opinion in sometimes, but I do my best to stay fair by relying on customer feedback, reviews, and real data instead of just personal preference.

I’ll be putting out more content soon if you see anything worth adding, just let me know!

 

[02SilverSiHB]

I'm using the normal RV6 660 turbo.
At the time of tuning, I got 424whp on 93 octane (building the motor early next year)

Mods at that time:
RV6 660 Turbo
RV6 Catted Downpipe
Wagner Intercooler
Airtec Intake
Milltek Exhaust

 

[SBX Performance]

I'm using the normal RV6 660 turbo.
At the time of tuning, I got 424whp on 93 octane (building the motor early next year)

Mods at that time:
RV6 660 Turbo
RV6 Catted Downpipe
Wagner Intercooler
Airtec Intake
Milltek Exhaust

stock fuel system?

 

[02SilverSiHB]

stock fuel system?

yes. Don't worry, just temporary lol. I should start with the new motor build next month. So hopefully by March I'll have the fully built motor in

 

[SBX Performance]

yes. Don't worry, just temporary lol. I should start with the new motor build next month. So hopefully by March I'll have the fully built motor in

no I’m just checking I’m happy you posted that. I have a few customers putting them in with stock fuel system so this post helps lol nice data for stock fueling. Your def at the ceiling for the stock fuel system I’m sure

 

[02SilverSiHB]

no I’m just checking I’m happy you posted that. I have a few customers putting them in with stock fuel system because they were only looking for 400ish so this post helps lol nice data for stock fueling. Your def at the ceiling for the stock fuel system I’m sure

right lol, I'm pressing my luck I'm sure. I'm thinking of going back to the dyno to just see if there's any significant gains since I upgraded to the Cobb intake...to show if there really is any gains at all.

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