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*Jeff240sx* · 04-23-2002, 11:24 PM

First off, everyone has their own beliefs on this.  My belief is that nobody should ever get a puny turbo to make 20-50 hp then upgrade everything once again.  The first setup will cost near $1k.  The second will be $3k.  Thats $4k.  For that much, you could have a wicked system in the first place.

Turbo engines usually use a mild cam.  Nothing too big, cuz the engine no-longer has to suck the air.  It is forced in there.  
For a cheap kit, I've seen ppl do them for less than $2k.  z31 turbo, a t3 turbo.  Quick spooling, and decent hp possibilities.  Somewhere 300-350ish.   That was $200.  Starion FMIC, $120, ebay.  FMU, no name brand, $80 - ebay.  z32tt injectors, used in junkyard - $100.  Manifold made ~ $200.  Cheap  BOV - $50.  Gauges and pods - $300.  Tubing made for FMIC - $220.  Misc lines for oil, ect - $50.
Thats about the bare essentials.  For like $1300.

And you can remove some suspension parts to get to the oil pan.
-Jeff

04-23-2002, 11:24 PM	#4
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0)	First off, everyone has their own beliefs on this.  My belief is that nobody should ever get a puny turbo to make 20-50 hp then upgrade everything once again.  The first setup will cost near $1k.  The second will be $3k.  Thats $4k.  For that much, you could have a wicked system in the first place. Turbo engines usually use a mild cam.  Nothing too big, cuz the engine no-longer has to suck the air.  It is forced in there.   For a cheap kit, I've seen ppl do them for less than $2k.  z31 turbo, a t3 turbo.  Quick spooling, and decent hp possibilities.  Somewhere 300-350ish.   That was $200.  Starion FMIC, $120, ebay.  FMU, no name brand, $80 - ebay.  z32tt injectors, used in junkyard - $100.  Manifold made ~ $200.  Cheap  BOV - $50.  Gauges and pods - $300.  Tubing made for FMIC - $220.  Misc lines for oil, ect - $50. Thats about the bare essentials.  For like $1300. And you can remove some suspension parts to get to the oil pan. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?