Turbo Kit - Is this a good deal?
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Turbo Kit - Is this a good deal?
Seller is asking $400 on craigslist for this trubo setup.
Includes Godspeed T28 turbo w/ internal wastegate bolted to manifold, intercooler, clamps, and blow-off valve. Item is new, but has rough finish.
I've never even considered boosting my EM2 and I don't know the first thing about installing a turbo. Is this a good price for what's included? Also, what else would I need to safely and efficiently bolt this up to a D17A2? I'm sure it's a lot of work, so would I be digging myself into a ditch with this, or is it a worthwhile purchase?
Includes Godspeed T28 turbo w/ internal wastegate bolted to manifold, intercooler, clamps, and blow-off valve. Item is new, but has rough finish.
I've never even considered boosting my EM2 and I don't know the first thing about installing a turbo. Is this a good price for what's included? Also, what else would I need to safely and efficiently bolt this up to a D17A2? I'm sure it's a lot of work, so would I be digging myself into a ditch with this, or is it a worthwhile purchase?
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Re: Turbo Kit - Is this a good deal?
It's an average deal, I know someone with a BNIB OBX kit for sale for $500, which is basically the same kit.
You still need Hondata, plus a couple hours worth of tuning to run it.
You still need Hondata, plus a couple hours worth of tuning to run it.
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Also I just reminded myself I have a lousy 4-speed auto transmission...
I'm pretty sure that can't handle the addition of a turbo.
And yeah, ECU was something I expected.
I'll have to pass on this, but if anyone's interested, this is listed in the Omaha, Nebraska craigslist as "d-series turbo".
I'm pretty sure that can't handle the addition of a turbo.
And yeah, ECU was something I expected.
I'll have to pass on this, but if anyone's interested, this is listed in the Omaha, Nebraska craigslist as "d-series turbo".
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What are you guys talking about junk parts and eBay? It's a Godspeed kit so at least it has a namebrand and it's craigslist. Craigslist is all used items from local sellers. I think it's a good deal. $1000 for kpro and $200 for a manual tranny though. You shouldn't boost an auto
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Godspeed isn't really a name brand, it's little or no better than a generic one you'd buy off ebay. They're a direct, cheap, copy of Dezod kits. There's a lot more too a manual swap than just the trans.
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If anything, i'd do a manual swap long before boosting anything.
God I need a better paying job... and a specialized mechanic who actually deals with this kind of stuff...
God I need a better paying job... and a specialized mechanic who actually deals with this kind of stuff...
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What are you guys talking about junk parts and eBay? It's a Godspeed kit so at least it has a namebrand and it's craigslist. Craigslist is all used items from local sellers. I think it's a good deal. $1000 for kpro and $200 for a manual tranny though. You shouldn't boost an auto
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Cheap, Fast, and Reliable ... now you can only pick 2 of the 3....
If you pick Cheap and Fast it will not be Reliable
If you pick Cheap and Reliable it will not be Fast
If you pick Fast and Reliable it will not be Cheap
Pick your 2 and build your own car.
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