My potential turbo build plan
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From: Riverview
Originally Posted by slimjim8201,Jun 7 2006, 10:33 AM
The cost of an awesome turbo set up makes baby Jesus cry.
The stock car is already one of the faster cars on the road today.
Going from 200 to 300 HP takes it from "fast car" to "faster than it needs to be"
Going from 300 to 400 HP takes it from "faster than it needs to be" to "faster than it needs to be"
One a dollar per HP basis, I think the BRP kit will lead all other FI options. Unfortunately, it is limited to 300-350 RWHP.
If I had it my way, I'd most certainly go turbo but I can't justify spending 10-15 on this car on my income.
The stock car is already one of the faster cars on the road today.
Going from 200 to 300 HP takes it from "fast car" to "faster than it needs to be"
Going from 300 to 400 HP takes it from "faster than it needs to be" to "faster than it needs to be"
One a dollar per HP basis, I think the BRP kit will lead all other FI options. Unfortunately, it is limited to 300-350 RWHP.
If I had it my way, I'd most certainly go turbo but I can't justify spending 10-15 on this car on my income.
The S2K in stock form is rather slow when compaired to the likes of the Z06, Ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT and so on. I know these are top dollor rides, but we are talking about stock speed here. Turbos while costly initialy have the benifit of being able to lay down huge power with little added costes. Example...
GT1 kit $7000ish for 340ish HP
Add $200 for a 3mm headgasket and $50 for a boost controller and now you are in the 450-500hp range.
Price per HP looks alot better now doesn't it.
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^ great example!
BTW...you don't need a boost controller. More likely than not you will be using an AEM EMS, and this EMS has an internal boost controller. Therefore, no external boost controller required.
BTW...you don't need a boost controller. More likely than not you will be using an AEM EMS, and this EMS has an internal boost controller. Therefore, no external boost controller required.
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Originally Posted by WindchaserS2K,Jun 7 2006, 11:21 AM
well look like a lot of $$$$$$$$$$ to me but I would change the radiator to the ARC unit since they are not as heavy
Koyo - $350
ARC - $1000
I don't think I can justify $650 more simply because I could save a few pounds. When my S is making ~450rwhp a few pounds will be irrelevant.
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From: Sellersburg, IN
Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jun 7 2006, 02:16 PM
^ great example!
BTW...you don't need a boost controller. More likely than not you will be using an AEM EMS, and this EMS has an internal boost controller. Therefore, no external boost controller required.
BTW...you don't need a boost controller. More likely than not you will be using an AEM EMS, and this EMS has an internal boost controller. Therefore, no external boost controller required.
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From: Hong Kong/California
Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jun 7 2006, 10:29 AM
I thought about that but...
Koyo - $350
ARC - $1000
I don't think I can justify $650 more simply because I could save a few pounds. When my S is making ~450rwhp a few pounds will be irrelevant.
Koyo - $350
ARC - $1000
I don't think I can justify $650 more simply because I could save a few pounds. When my S is making ~450rwhp a few pounds will be irrelevant.
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Originally Posted by Scorpion,Jun 7 2006, 01:53 PM
I was not in anyway knocking the BRP kit btw, I think it might have came out funnier in my mind than on the screen
The S2K in stock form is rather slow when compaired to the likes of the Z06, Ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT and so on. I know these are top dollor rides, but we are talking about stock speed here. Turbos while costly initialy have the benifit of being able to lay down huge power with little added costes. Example...
GT1 kit $7000ish for 340ish HP
Add $200 for a 3mm headgasket and $50 for a boost controller and now you are in the 450-500hp range.
Price per HP looks alot better now doesn't it.
The S2K in stock form is rather slow when compaired to the likes of the Z06, Ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT and so on. I know these are top dollor rides, but we are talking about stock speed here. Turbos while costly initialy have the benifit of being able to lay down huge power with little added costes. Example...
GT1 kit $7000ish for 340ish HP
Add $200 for a 3mm headgasket and $50 for a boost controller and now you are in the 450-500hp range.
Price per HP looks alot better now doesn't it.
It's the holy grail of upgrades in my mind...but its just not attainable.
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Originally Posted by Spoolin,Jun 7 2006, 11:31 AM
No No No! You still have to get the external AEM boost controller solenoid and hook it up to the wastegate and EMS.
