question about custom turbo setups
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question about custom turbo setups
what did you pay for your custom turbo setup?
im lookin for a basic setup that will get me at 200 hp and able to run the 1/4 mile @ 100 mph or more. how much boost would i need to run for a setup like this and how much do you think it would cost around? a local shop tole me it would be $2500-3500 for them to get me all the parts and install them and that would get me around 200 hp, but do you think this is enough to hit the 100 mph mark in the 1/4 mile and how much boost would i need to br running? thanks for the help.
im lookin for a basic setup that will get me at 200 hp and able to run the 1/4 mile @ 100 mph or more. how much boost would i need to run for a setup like this and how much do you think it would cost around? a local shop tole me it would be $2500-3500 for them to get me all the parts and install them and that would get me around 200 hp, but do you think this is enough to hit the 100 mph mark in the 1/4 mile and how much boost would i need to br running? thanks for the help.
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Rep Power: 312 Depends if you want to skimp on quality or not. I bought all quality parts, and am going the extra mile with my setup. So far its costed about $4500....not including any "installation" or tuning charges. Everything I've done, I've done myself....
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Rep Power: 511 the shop im gonna get it done at deals with all high quality parts. they wont use anything but hks, greddy, tanable, tein and all other name brand parts
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Rep Power: 564 I'm workin on getting the bulk of my parts very soon. I'm just deciding where I want to get the work done.
I can do it in town here and have them figure it out.
or
I can go to Toronto (3.5 hour drive) and leave the car for a few days with the guys that have had this in the 7thgen already.
We'll see.
I can do it in town here and have them figure it out.
or
I can go to Toronto (3.5 hour drive) and leave the car for a few days with the guys that have had this in the 7thgen already.
We'll see.
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Rep Power: 511 what do you think about a custom exhaust manifold as opposed to one already out there? the guys at the shop said the car would be alot better if they made the manifold as opposed to buying one of the ones already out.
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From: Hickville, NC
Rep Power: 0 here was mine...
HKS manifold $150
Garrett GT17 turbo $150 used
custom IC piping from aluminized steel U bends $70
Donuts for Downpipe $25
02 bungholes $9.99 for 2
Silicon couplings $120 for adaptors and straights
HKS SSQV bov $200
HKS bov weld on fittin $35
Custom johnnyracecar intercooler $240
TurboXS dual-stage boost controller $150
SF fuel Kit $550
random vaccum lines, bolts,etc. about $40
unfortionately mine didnt go through...but i was hoping to run near 200whp with tuning
HKS manifold $150
Garrett GT17 turbo $150 used
custom IC piping from aluminized steel U bends $70
Donuts for Downpipe $25
02 bungholes $9.99 for 2
Silicon couplings $120 for adaptors and straights
HKS SSQV bov $200
HKS bov weld on fittin $35
Custom johnnyracecar intercooler $240
TurboXS dual-stage boost controller $150
SF fuel Kit $550
random vaccum lines, bolts,etc. about $40
unfortionately mine didnt go through...but i was hoping to run near 200whp with tuning
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Rep Power: 0 Iknow the thread said custom. But at 10psi I put down 220hp with my used SF kit. Cost me $2500. I did the install myself and a local shop charged me $60 to do some tunning to get me running.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by civicskater
here was mine...
HKS manifold $150
Garrett GT17 turbo $150 used
custom IC piping from aluminized steel U bends $70
Donuts for Downpipe $25
02 bungholes $9.99 for 2
Silicon couplings $120 for adaptors and straights
HKS SSQV bov $200
HKS bov weld on fittin $35
Custom johnnyracecar intercooler $240
TurboXS dual-stage boost controller $150
SF fuel Kit $550
random vaccum lines, bolts,etc. about $40
unfortionately mine didnt go through...but i was hoping to run near 200whp with tuning
here was mine...
HKS manifold $150
Garrett GT17 turbo $150 used
custom IC piping from aluminized steel U bends $70
Donuts for Downpipe $25
02 bungholes $9.99 for 2
Silicon couplings $120 for adaptors and straights
HKS SSQV bov $200
HKS bov weld on fittin $35
Custom johnnyracecar intercooler $240
TurboXS dual-stage boost controller $150
SF fuel Kit $550
random vaccum lines, bolts,etc. about $40
unfortionately mine didnt go through...but i was hoping to run near 200whp with tuning
The alch/injector kit is a pressure switch, windshield washer sprayer and a dry nos jet. $50 and this is good for at least 20-30hp under high boost w/ methanol.
Good luck on your custom kit.
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Rep Power: 0 i was goin with the SF kit b/c it was the easy way out...unfortioantely i wasnt able to get my turbo stuff running not to install or product problems but family issues...so my stuffs for sell if anyones interested
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Rep Power: 300 Originally posted by abmerop18
the shop im gonna get it done at deals with all high quality parts. they wont use anything but hks, greddy, tanable, tein and all other name brand parts
the shop im gonna get it done at deals with all high quality parts. they wont use anything but hks, greddy, tanable, tein and all other name brand parts
thats so nice 
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From: SOUTHMPTON,NJ
Rep Power: 287 MY KIT ALL TOP QUALITY
turbonetics t3/t4 polished turbo
spearco fmic
custom intercooler piping
aeromotive fpr
custom fuel rail w/ return line
high flow fuel pump w/ return line adapter
kms intake manifold
tial wastegate
greddy type s bov
greddy profec e-01 boost controller
greddy emanage
greddy turbo timer
i know theres more but thats all for now
turbonetics t3/t4 polished turbo
spearco fmic
custom intercooler piping
aeromotive fpr
custom fuel rail w/ return line
high flow fuel pump w/ return line adapter
kms intake manifold
tial wastegate
greddy type s bov
greddy profec e-01 boost controller
greddy emanage
greddy turbo timer
i know theres more but thats all for now
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Rep Power: 511 how does this setup sound. i was just searchin ebay for prices, lemme know if these sound right and if there is anything else i need
garrett t3/t4 turbo w/ internal wastegate - $450
custom turbo manifold
hks ssqv BOV - $200
return fuel system - $300-400
upgraded fuel injectors
oil system setup
greddy intercooler - $500-600
intercooler piping - $100
air intake piping - $50
custom downpipe
custom 3" turbo-back exhaust with apexi turbo muffler - $300
greddy turbo timer - $80
greddy profec B II electronic boost controller - $280
autometer boost gauge - $90
autometer air/fuel gauge - $80
oil pressure gauge - $80
apexi SAFC2 - $200
install - $500-600
between $3210-3510
garrett t3/t4 turbo w/ internal wastegate - $450
custom turbo manifold
hks ssqv BOV - $200
return fuel system - $300-400
upgraded fuel injectors
oil system setup
greddy intercooler - $500-600
intercooler piping - $100
air intake piping - $50
custom downpipe
custom 3" turbo-back exhaust with apexi turbo muffler - $300
greddy turbo timer - $80
greddy profec B II electronic boost controller - $280
autometer boost gauge - $90
autometer air/fuel gauge - $80
oil pressure gauge - $80
apexi SAFC2 - $200
install - $500-600
between $3210-3510
Last edited by abmerop18; Apr 19, 2004 at 06:26 PM.
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Rep Power: 0 i think it'll work very well. Those are all really good choices to go with...basically if you have the cash flow you can go in any direction you want with your turbo, but for a custom set up, yours gets 2 thumbs up
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Rep Power: 287 in my experience it sounds good, but u can prob wait if need b (cuz money's always an issue) on injectors. im runnin like 8lbs and not going lean. dont forget all the lil things like silicone couplers fittings and intake manifold (explodes @ 5lbs).
you might wanna think about a smaller turbo to spool faster. i have a lil trouble with my t3/t4
you might wanna think about a smaller turbo to spool faster. i have a lil trouble with my t3/t4
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by 2K2REDCIVIC
in my experience it sounds good, but u can prob wait if need b (cuz money's always an issue) on injectors. im runnin like 8lbs and not going lean. dont forget all the lil things like silicone couplers fittings and intake manifold (explodes @ 5lbs).
you might wanna think about a smaller turbo to spool faster. i have a lil trouble with my t3/t4
in my experience it sounds good, but u can prob wait if need b (cuz money's always an issue) on injectors. im runnin like 8lbs and not going lean. dont forget all the lil things like silicone couplers fittings and intake manifold (explodes @ 5lbs).
you might wanna think about a smaller turbo to spool faster. i have a lil trouble with my t3/t4
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Rep Power: 0 We are piecing together a D17 custom Dezod kit with all quality components. We have a manifold already made.....Here it is so far:
Custom Cast Iron Mani
Garrett T3/T04B turbo internally gated turned to external
Tial 38MM WG
Blitz Spec S EBC
2.5" Custom Mandrel Bent downpipe
HKS SSQ Bov
Random Technology High Flow Cat
Tanabe Super Hyper Medalion Exhaust
**I/C will either be Spearco, HKS or GReddy...**
**Fuel System, Charge piping, Internals, still working on...**
ETA Summer 2005.
Custom Cast Iron Mani
Garrett T3/T04B turbo internally gated turned to external
Tial 38MM WG
Blitz Spec S EBC
2.5" Custom Mandrel Bent downpipe
HKS SSQ Bov
Random Technology High Flow Cat
Tanabe Super Hyper Medalion Exhaust
**I/C will either be Spearco, HKS or GReddy...**
**Fuel System, Charge piping, Internals, still working on...**
ETA Summer 2005.
Originally posted by abmerop18
i was lookin at the blitz, but havent heard much info about it. what is louder the blitz or hks ssqv?
i was lookin at the blitz, but havent heard much info about it. what is louder the blitz or hks ssqv?
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Rep Power: 0 the HKS is a loud fast "PSHHH" and definately loud and noticeable
the blitz is a low "SWWOOSSH" my friend has the blitz BOV on his supra and its a good moderate sound
Get the HKS, i've heard and had no problems with it since and its a pull type relief BOV, where as many including the blitz is a push valve, and the best thing about that is it wont leak from boost at all or any vaccum pressure, or so they say
the blitz is a low "SWWOOSSH" my friend has the blitz BOV on his supra and its a good moderate sound
Get the HKS, i've heard and had no problems with it since and its a pull type relief BOV, where as many including the blitz is a push valve, and the best thing about that is it wont leak from boost at all or any vaccum pressure, or so they say
