Another Turbo Auto? Hmmm...? Gimme info plz!
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Another Turbo Auto? Hmmm...? Gimme info plz!
Ok... I've been talking to "mndthegap1" and he is going to be having his turbo installed soon. Now... I was already told by my mom that I can get an M3... 
The thing is I' am 18 and, all that money can be put towards a LOT nicer things... Such as investments and a lil on the civic.... So, What im gonna do is wait for him to get his turbo installed then, get a ride in it to see how nice it is.
The thing I want to know is, Whats all the stuff I need for turbo? (turbo... duh, guages?..?) stuff like that and how much will it all add up too?
If i do decide to get a turbo it would be the SF kit,
Since i have a turbo catalyst mentioned i would have in the mid 170'shp... Well, I know there are threads and threads about turbo... But they are all scattered and most of the time answeres arent even answered.
So... For 3000$? I get all the turbo ****... Now, What else would I need?
The thing is I' am 18 and, all that money can be put towards a LOT nicer things... Such as investments and a lil on the civic.... So, What im gonna do is wait for him to get his turbo installed then, get a ride in it to see how nice it is.
The thing I want to know is, Whats all the stuff I need for turbo? (turbo... duh, guages?..?) stuff like that and how much will it all add up too?
If i do decide to get a turbo it would be the SF kit,
manifold
intercooler
intercooler piping (powdercoated to any color you like)
downpipe
Garrett T3 turbo
oil lines
oil fittings
MAP sensor isolation valve
Fuel system
couplers/clamps/misc. parts
The EX kit makes 183 whp and 189 ft/lbs at 8 psi
intercooler
intercooler piping (powdercoated to any color you like)
downpipe
Garrett T3 turbo
oil lines
oil fittings
MAP sensor isolation valve
Fuel system
couplers/clamps/misc. parts
The EX kit makes 183 whp and 189 ft/lbs at 8 psi
So... For 3000$? I get all the turbo ****... Now, What else would I need?
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need gauges, tranny/oil cooler(since your auto), money stored some place in case something goes wrong. boost controller (if you want to raise the boost), turbo timer, greddy emanage
or apexi s-afc.
or apexi s-afc. 
Get a Skyline for $28,000
www.jdmjapanparts.com
98 or 99 V-spec II i have pics of it from the shop when i visited.
www.jdmjapanparts.com
98 or 99 V-spec II i have pics of it from the shop when i visited.
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Rep Power: 0 I'd say m3 for the chicks ...but then again a turboed vic with engine work could take any m3 (i think) ... but then again smg tranny & rwd ... or u can still go civic k20 swap+ turbo would still cost less
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Rep Power: 327 Yeah, but it's still an M3. It's more than just a 1/4 mile time, but you wouldn't be able to smoke ANY M3. Keep in mind you're comparing a turbo built engine to a stock one. Buy an M3. Impress the ladies, impress yourself, and make older men envy you lol.
i say take the 45grand for a new M3. put 20 grand in the bank and invest it.
take another 15 grand and work the vic to a complete sleeper/show car.
take the other 15 grand and buy yourself a second car.
take another 15 grand and work the vic to a complete sleeper/show car.
take the other 15 grand and buy yourself a second car.
Originally posted by Catalyst
eh, screw the M3. Anyone see the new corvette?
eh, screw the M3. Anyone see the new corvette?
oh my god.. u know im one to talk alot of **** about american cars..
BUT have u guys seen the new chevy comercial? OH their whole new line of cars is sweet...
the vette is to DIE FOR .... DOPE *** HEADLIGHTS AND they redid the tail of the car..
I've had the worst experience with domestics but that corvette LOOKS sick. Dependability is another issue altogether. Hopefully GM has seen the light and realizes consumers are more knowlegable than they used to be. By the way, is that truck in that commercial boosted????
