I am wondering what is cheaper to build if you have the main part.. Would it be easier to build a turbo kit if i already have the turbo or a S/C kit if i already have the head unit? kinda stuck here
I am wondering what is cheaper to build if you have the main part.. Would it be easier to build a turbo kit if i already have the turbo or a S/C kit if i already have the head unit? kinda stuck here
the supercharger by far
Originally Posted by fastfox91
X2....the turbo plumbing (custom fab) will be alot more expensive!
intercoolers arent cheap either for a good one that is
thats what i was thinking, starting with an s-trim headunit, cause i have to piece a kit together anyways
treadstone makes a reasonably priced twin turbo IC just for us:
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...bo+Intercooler
their cores and "plain jane" IC's are dirt cheap too compared to spearco
I think intercoolers and turbos are a common misconception. A intercooler is not need anymore for a turbo than it is for a supercharger. When air is compressed is is heated, no matter if it by a turbo or a supercharger. The split second that air passes through a hot turbo, is not enough to heat soak air enough to effect performance. Either way a "good" turbo kit will run you a bunch more than a supercharger kit. The work to install a turbo kit is about 10 fold the work to install a blower.
Depends on who does the building. You or farmed out. I switched from supercharger to twins and it costs me $400. For everything.
I would say you got lucky. Turbo kits require about twice the hard parts as a supercharger kit. I don't think most people on this site have the skills to do an entire turbo kit installation, so that would greatly increase cost.
Im doing a twin turbo build on a budget. I'll keep track of the costs to plumb everything up in a separate thread when the time comes if you like
i woul need someone to up on a turbo kit cause i do not know how to hook up plumbing or any of that.
Just buy a Yaris Scott, then you'll be rollin in cash and Bitches!
Luck has nothing to do with it when one has skills and the ability to read.The most exspensive thing I had bought was a new set of shorty headers. Used existing catback for all the downtubes. 2 used stock GN intercoolers, 2 $30 used turbos. Car would smoulder the tires in 3rd gear. Like an ass I have no pics, but plenty of people saw/rode in it. Including a few on this site.
LSC took me for a ride,when they spooled up I thought that car sprouted wings and we were going to leave the ground !!
Why do you have to piece together a kit?
If you're paying for materials and labor the SC will be cheaper.
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He has the brackets for a Fox Body which are different than the 94-95.
Hell, it would have lit 'em up in 4thIncluding a few on this site.
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Luck has nothing to do with it when one has skills and the ability to read.
I would say luck has a HUGE part in that kit running on $30 turbos. Just think of the power and relability you might have if you spent the necesary money. I will respond to your argument people you even type it. A $30 used turbo will NOT make the power of a nice new ball bearing turbo, and will NOT stand up to the abuse like a HKS, or R series Garrett.
Last edited by low12lightning; 01-18-2008 at 01:14 AM.
No shit! The point of his whole project was to make one as cheap as possible and see how long the enjoyment will last not to build a race car to run all season.
Personally I didn't find the install of the turbo that much harder than the install of the blower... Other than the obivous exhuast changes i thought the installs were both cake. And another question... if an intercooler isn't needed... why would companies include them in their kits... Wouldn't that make the intercooler a waste of production money?
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