PeterV1228

I really want to get a turbo but it seems that there can be numerous additional costs added to just the base turbo kit. This is what I have so far:

1) SF Turbo Kit - 3000 (hopefully it will be 2900, not sure if i pay for shipping)
2) Blowoff Valve (Greddy Type-S?) - $$$
3) Spark Plugs (Denso Iridium IK20's?) - $$$
4) Gauges - $$$
5) Turbo Timer (Apexi?) - $$$
6) Electronic Boost ControlleR (Greddy, Apexi?) - $$$
7) INSTALLATION!! - $$$


Do these items cover all of the extras I will need with the purchase of a turbo kit? And how much of each of these items cost me? I want a turbo but I also want my engine to last as long as possible. Thanks in Advance.

gearbox

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I would check out their website. I plan on getting one in the distant future. Just look through the posts and see what other members have. And as long as you keep the boost around 4 psi, the engine will last a long time.

civic01vtec

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SF base kit: #3,100
Shipping: $90
Upgrades: Alcohol Injection, $100...Equal Length Manifold, $150.....3" downpipe, $100....upgraded T3 turbo, $100
Your Own BOV is extra, plus u must send it to SF so they can weld the flange on for it
Gauges: $300-400
Turbo Timer:100
Electronic Boost Controller: $300-600 (just get a MBC for now)
Installation for turbo kit......don't pay more than $400

PeterV1228

So i'm probably looking near 4,000 for parts alone, then 300-400 for installation.

Any other parts/additional costs i should know about?

civic01vtec

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u will need exhaust.....i suggest a muffler with custom piping (2.5-2.75 inches is the best)

about 100 bucks for the custom piping plus the muffler.

civic01vtec

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I bought a MBC from OhMySac for $35 shipped......that is all you need for now. You can save up for a electronic boost contoller.

Turbo Timer isn't needed, but makes life easier. Just sit there a minute or 2 to let it cool down.

C2i0v0i1C

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with a timer, u cant lock the doors til its off, i have a timer and i still have to sit there, unless i just dont lock the car, but thats only if there is a window where i can see it

PeterV1228

Which year/model do you have that it won't lock?

I forgot about the exhaust, i may have to get that instead of the boost controller. Is a 3" exhaust i.e. greddy not good? Why/why not?

Oh yeah, one more thing i should ask. I live in NewYork, will it pass inspection?

C2i0v0i1C

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greddy is fine, my car is a 2001 lx, i have the pull the handle and push the lock button, and it wont do it with the car on

C2i0v0i1C

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emmisions, good question, imo if u have all ur o2 sensors in and u dont get a check engine light bc of one of them then u should pass, ive had my car since feb 2001, i renewed it this year, meaning i have til feb of 05, i still havent gotten a echeck yet nor have i been required to

C2i0v0i1C

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the statement in there about the emmissions and o2 sensors is solely based on how i view and see my car running, do not in any way take that into consideration for your own car, basically im not spitting any smoke of any color, so i think im fine should i have had to get one