Turbo build
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From: SOMD
Originally Posted by s2000442' timestamp='1378878769' post='22772184
Your budget of 5k is unrealistic period! Look in the used section but even then you will need clutch, fuel and ems. If you want reliability look at doubling your budget.
Ugh.....THIS x100000000
What is up with the penny pinchers coming in here as of late.
These aren't civics, keep saving your pennies.
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I agree with passman. You can find a good kit for 3 grand used, maybe a standalone for 800 used, injectors for 300 used, clutch I would go with 500, and a tune for 500. Then miscellaneous boost solenoid, map sensor, recolating maybe battery or oil filter, and maybe a turbo blanket.
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From: Roc
Oh I certainly agree that It can be done on the cheaper side...but why?
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
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Oh I certainly agree that It can be done on the cheaper side...but why?
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
. Boost is boost and regardless it's going to strain the engine and drive train. I'll give it to you it is less heat with a S/C. As far as a budget I'm a veteran who is now going to school but still mess with my car. I have a daily and save for when things break. Doesn't matter the route you take in force induction things are going to break and let go.
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Save and keep on saving,remember to play you have to pay. Unless you know how to install a turbo and tune it yourself which it doesn't sound like you do, That along can take 2-5K depending on what is needed and how good the shop is. So I would say at least 10K to have a nice daily reliable setup.
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From: Roc
Originally Posted by illestrolla' timestamp='1378923551' post='22773046
Oh I certainly agree that It can be done on the cheaper side...but why?
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
If you're struggling to afford the kit to begin with, and then what happens when something goes wrong?
It seems that as of late it's a recurring theme here that people are trying to turbo these cars with limited budgets.
IMO an SC kit is more in line for someone on a budget. FFS I dropped a grand just tuning mine...
. Wait. What did I do?
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Yea I think I'm gonna just save up until winter hits and decide what to do then. I'm some what new to boost. And I really don't want shit to break on me.
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From: Roc
Originally Posted by passmans2kny' timestamp='1378926216' post='22773159
installing a kit isnt too bad for the average enthusiast so you can save a good amount of money there, tuning is another story