<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Watever:
So it will cost you more to use an other company turbo than buy a pre-made kit !? is that what I need to konw ?<hr></blockquote>
Total cost for my setup was around $800. That included turbo, intercooler, and all the fittings.
The reason it was so cheap was because the main parts are junkyard/used parts and my dad did all the labor for free. My dad had no turbo knowledge going into the build up and it took him over 7 weeks to figure out and put everything together.
I got the turbo for $100 shipped on ebay. The intercooler was from a pick-n-pull for $25. The most expensive item was my EGT gauge and probe at $180 new.
The only way you can get a custom turbo setup cheap is if you use used parts and do all the work yourself or you have someone willing to do the work for free like a friend or relative
If you have to pay someone to do the work, I have no idea what it could cost. It might wind up cheaper to go with a Stage II Aerocharger.
Go to
www.google.com and do web searches on custom turbo installs. You should find a lot of info that would help.
These links were instrumental in the build up of my system:
This site has a lot of great info and links
http://www.dune-buggy.com/turbo/index.htm
Another great site with technical info. They also sell their own stand alone engine managment.
http://sdsefi.com/tech.html
The single most useful link I have yet come across. Could not have made my turbo exhaust manifold without it. Saved me a ton of money.
http://sdsefi.com/techheader.htm
If you don't understand at least half of what they're saying, you're probably better off buying a pre-made kit.
Good luck and good boosting.
