Has anyone here built a turbo kit from scratch? - Page 2

Rufus · 07-12-2008

The BOV is the only cheap part of my setup. It's a Greddy knockoff. I had to take everything off to get my new engine thorugh insurance and I'm just starting to think if I really want a G35 I better start selling stuff. My entire kit is only a few months old.

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Eyger · 07-13-2008

That's cool, if you get a for sale thread going I'll check it out.

speedfoos · 07-13-2008

Well I got into this one late, but I whole-heartedly recommend piecing together your setup instead of buying a kit. Yes, Justin had a good point that it's a real pain in the ass to track down and buy every little doodad and woozit that you'll need, especially if you're unsure of what goes into a turbo setup on a car that wasn't designed for it. But that being said, if you're any kind of control freak and want to decide each and every piece that makes up your car, it's the way to go. I don't regret piecing my build together at all.

Eyger · 07-13-2008

Why yes I am a control freak and need to decide on every single thing! Foos, you should be a psychic!

I think about piecing a kit together as a way to learn more about turbos and all, versus having someone give me everything in a box. I think I would get more bang for my buck on doing a scratch kit.

What does everyone think should be the starting point for a scratch turbo kit? Do you think it even matters? Being that none of it works by itself? If I took an educated guess on where to start, I would say the turbo itself probably because you can get all the appropriate sized pieces to match later. What do you think?

Rufus · 07-14-2008

I'm telling you mine would be perfect. I have everything. Even if you want to upgrade to a real greddy BOV the flange is already on the charge piping.

Eyger · 07-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Rufus

I'm telling you mine would be perfect. I have everything. Even if you want to upgrade to a real greddy BOV the flange is already on the charge piping.

Yo then, get a for sale thread going, I'll check it out. Seriously. My birthday is coming up, and I'll probably be buying myself a birthday present! Ha ha

speedfoos · 07-14-2008

I think the most important part of the physical build consists of three things.

1. Engine management
2. Turbo manifold
3. Turbo

The rest is just details, really. Those three things will make or break your setup.

Rufus · 07-14-2008

Hondata Kpro w/cam gear $1160
SRT Injectors w/clips $65
Front mount Intercooler /w inlet outlet on the same side $200
Charge piping $100
Garrett t3/t4 $400
Aftermarket Air Filter $25
Dezod Manifold $200
Tial Wastegate w/7# spring $180
Greddy knock off BOV $40
Vacuum Block (in/out and 6 lines I think) $15
Tuning $550 (Locash racing)
Down pipe customon full DC sport Exhaust $300
=$3235

I'll give you everything for $2,500. I just want a damn G35 already

Again, the car made 175whp and the map sensor only reads 5.7lbs.

Tragedy · 07-14-2008

$2500 is a sick deal, should sell fast as hell.

speedfoos · 07-14-2008

Damn that is a sick deal. We'll see how deep people's pockets are now!

FoSho · 07-14-2008

omg k-pro!!!!!!!!!! no.....................I need it!

Rufus · 07-14-2008

I'll sell the Kpro w/cam gear for $1000.

Eyger · 07-15-2008

Holy snap! Yeah I would take it off your hands if I had the money for the full thing! But damn, I think I'm get a piece or two off you though...

FoSho · 07-15-2008

omg fuckin rufus....you're killing me......I got an 800 check coming to be by friday....if you still have it by then it might be mine!

familycar · 07-16-2008

If you really want to learn get your hand on the book "Maximum Boost" By Corky Bell it will teach you everything you need to know about boost, not to mention boosting a n/a motor. I promise you wont regret it