Just a quick question, I am planning on turboing my stock integra, And i was wondering if anyone has had any success with turboing with factory head bolts. I know arp headstuds is HIGHLY recommended, But when i bought my car, the previous owner had the headgasket, water pump, seals and t belt replaced all with oem honda parts. Reason im asking is i plan on using a simple turbo kit w/ a 50 trim looking for around 250 whp, and i really just plan on slapping the turbo kit on since the car just got a new headgasket ect. I dont feel like taking the head off and installing the headstuds just to do it. If anyone could help me out with their OWN EXPERIENCES please do. I dont need people telling me to just intall headstuds b/c they are internet forum racers and thats what they read...

Btw car is a completely stock ls w/ 160k mi and is completely healthy motor, no smoking and ZERO oil leaks or coolant leaks..

LMK thanks

 

MANY use the stock head bolts at 250whp

 

Any past that? My power goal is 250-275 as a daily driver. And how long has these set ups last thanks for the info alpha.

 

You're fine. With that mileage I wouldn't be concerned with the head bolts. More the ringlands.

 

Thank you very much for the information!