Originally Posted by JDMKID35,Jun 7 2006, 12:35 PM

good luck with your build!!! you are missing a lot of things on your list trust me!!!

Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jun 7 2006, 12:08 PM

But how much better?

Originally Posted by WindchaserS2K,Jun 7 2006, 03:05 PM

Their patented microfin radiators offer the highest thermal efficiency than any other aluminum radiators on the market today. Because of this they are able to utilize thinner cores (ARC 36mm vs Koyo 70mm). Other radiator manufacturers are just oversize stock radiators with aluminum endtanks.

Originally Posted by koji187,Jun 7 2006, 03:47 PM

lovefab kit will cost you about 7k and u don't want a gt35 series turbo if u plan on tracking for you will have a substantial amount turbo lag/spinning tires. I would get a smaller gt30 turbo and concentrate not on hp but on spool and throttle response.

Originally Posted by CaptKirk,Jun 7 2006, 04:24 PM

For some turbo spool up info, check out the current last three posts in this thread...

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=394160

The GT35R isn't that bad at all in terms of lag IMO.

Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jun 6 2006, 05:18 PM

I am very interested, and excited, about turbocharging my MY06 S2000. My initial intention is to keep the motor stock, with the exception of a 3mm head gasket, and make ~400rwhp. Eventually I will have the motor fully built so that I can make ~600rwhp for the track. Here is my potential build plan:

LoveFab GT1 turbo kit: $6,000
- Garrett GT35R turbo
- LoveFab Sidewinder GT1 manifold
- LoveFab Sidewinder GT1 3" downpipe
- LoveFab Sidewinder GT1 dump tube
- LoveFab oil filter relocation, cooler assembly
- LoveFab turbo oil feed/return lines
- LoveFab TBD" intake arm w/AEM filter
- 3" aluminum charge piping w/all clamps and couplers
- Precision 750hp intercooler w/mounting brackets
- Tial 44mm wastegate
- Tial 50mm BOV
- RC 750cc high-impedience injectors
- Walbro 255lph fuel pump
- Fuse box relocation tabs
- All hardware and gaskets
- Basemap

Miscellaneous: ~$3,005
- Exedy Hyper Single (~$1,500)
- Koyo radiator (~$350)
- Cosmetic 3mm head gasket (~$85)
- Defi-Link Meter BF Imperial, 60mm, White, Turbo (~$230)
- Defi-Link Meter BF Imperial, 60mm, White, Oil Pressure (~$270)
- Defi-Link Meter BF Imperial, 60mm, White, Oil Temp (~$200)
- Defi-Link Meter BF Imperial, 60mm, White, Fuel Pressure (~$270)
- Defi-Link Control Unit II (~$100)

Labor costs: ~$2,200 (lots of unknowns)
- Install turbo kit, radiator and connect gauges ($TBD)
- Install clutch (~$400)
- Install head gasket ($TBD)
- Tuning ($TBD)
- Build gauge display (~$1,800)

Fudge factor: ~$1,500

Total cost: ~$12,705 (lots of unknowns)

I already have an AEM EMS and a single 3" header-back exhaust. My intention is to start this "project" within the next couple months. Because of funding constraints, I believe it will take until summer of 2007 to complete this project.

I am looking for your feedback as to some items that I may have over-looked.

Originally Posted by geists2k,Jul 13 2006, 07:12 PM

What is the "Build gauge display" for $1,800.00?!!

Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jul 13 2006, 10:29 PM

Something that I have decided not to do. I am having SoS make me a custom pillar cover with a single pod, and will get the AEM serial datastream and use that for my gauges.