Not to get too far off the subject of zero issues, but your really need to have a bit of $$ to spend if your going to go FI turbo. Or just get a SC and keep a basic set up. My car has had it issue but its my hobby, I have fun with it, I have other cars as well. So enjoy it for what it is, if it's your only car and your broke don't do it. But if you want a fun hobby and little extra money and another car boost away. Also you need a look local shop and good local tuner. I have learned sooooo much from everyone, I really had an education level of -1 when I started now I am like a 4 out of 10 and learning everyday. Thanks to eveyone for sharing what they know it's a great commuinity and a wealth of turbo knowledge. Have fun with it but take your lumps along the way.

 

Don't cheap out on parts do it right the first time. Always tq all bolts and nuts to spec and do double the regular maintence. I only have had one issue with my car and that's that I want more and more. Gl and make your on kit

 

3 more things:

a) Once you go FI, the thing of just walking out your front door and just getting in your car and driving away is out the door. Well, that's if you want to try and be proactive and catch potential problems. Popping the hood and checking hoses, fittings for possible leaks, etc. can save you work, money, and headaches. I know everytime I got in my car I used to pop the hood and give it a run-down to check for any leaks or anything out of the ordinary. Then again my car is not a daily driver so everytime it came out, up went the hood and I checked things, very important i think

b) Accept the fact that there will probably be a time of break-downs and that your car may sit idle until you fix it or it gets fixed or you figure out what's wrong with it. You are now throwing more variables into the mix that can go wrong.

c) Have spare money for when the least expected happens...

 

my hoods poped the second I pull it back into the garage``

 

To be 100% honest, I have had only 1 problem and thats making too much power and breaking things. I've replaced those things and been A-OK.

I spent alot of money on my setup but you can tell in reliability.