budget single turbo build
02-27-2007, 06:03 PM
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budget single turbo build me and some friend we be building a low boost turbo kit for my car i was going to use 6.0 manifolds but i fold some obx stainless shortys for the 6.0 would they be better then the cast ones? also will it be ok if the y pipe from the manifolds to the turbo are mig welded or will they have to be tig? heres some of the parts im looking at.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-H...QQcmdZViewItem
im looking to run like 5lbs of boost
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-H...QQcmdZViewItem
im looking to run like 5lbs of boost
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Ill be the first to say this....Budget and turbo DO NOT go in the same sentence together...That SSAutochrome stuff is complete trash....I guarentee you will be replacing ALOT of parts VERY soon if you use that stuff...
If you want a cheap turbo kit buy and STS Kit....they can be had for like $2500 Used.
If you want a cheap turbo kit buy and STS Kit....they can be had for like $2500 Used.
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02-27-2007, 06:24 PM
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yea i know budget and turbo dont go together i was figuring like 4 grand once everything was said and done i already have a tuner a guy that can doing all the piping for pretty cheap all i really need is a turbo bov wg ic and injectors yea its kinda like all the main stuff. how big a turbo do i really need? and will the mig hold up?
02-27-2007, 06:43 PM
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well me doing all the math i was looking at like 2gs to build the turbo kit and the other 2 in the rear end and fuel system
im looking to acomplish a front mount turbo kit that'll run 5lbs of boost using 6.0 manifolds
im looking to acomplish a front mount turbo kit that'll run 5lbs of boost using 6.0 manifolds
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02-27-2007, 06:51 PM
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you will NOT get a turbo set up done for 4k, sure you may be able to find a kit for 4k but you need fuel parts, some basic valvetrain parts, guages, and extra stuff from the local store like screws/nuts/washers/hose/vacuum line/clamps, etc etc.
Also FWIW, 2k for a rear end a fuel will not happen either, unless you plan on building your 10 bolt which is pointless and a huge waste of money, a 12 bolt/9" alone is 2k, and injectors are ~400, fuel pump kit~200 (racetronix~$300), and thats very basic set up
Also FWIW, 2k for a rear end a fuel will not happen either, unless you plan on building your 10 bolt which is pointless and a huge waste of money, a 12 bolt/9" alone is 2k, and injectors are ~400, fuel pump kit~200 (racetronix~$300), and thats very basic set up
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02-27-2007, 06:54 PM
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also, $500 for turbo/wg/and BOV is a joke... must be a ton of JUNK
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02-27-2007, 07:00 PM
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ummm 2gs for a turbo kit. Its gunna be more than that if you buy QUALITY new parts. If your gunna buy 
i can have some boxed up for you and ready to ship tommorow 
i can have some boxed up for you and ready to ship tommorow 
02-28-2007, 09:32 AM
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i got you pm and replyed and im gonna go with the cast over the stainless. will the mig weld hold up on the hot side or do they have to be tig?
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Originally Posted by my01ws6
Ill be the first to say this....Budget and turbo DO NOT go in the same sentence together...That SSAutochrome stuff is complete trash....I guarentee you will be replacing ALOT of parts VERY soon if you use that stuff...
If you want a cheap turbo kit buy and STS Kit....they can be had for like $2500 Used.
If you want a cheap turbo kit buy and STS Kit....they can be had for like $2500 Used.
Budget and turbo do not go together. 
02-28-2007, 10:21 AM
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get the truck manifolds. You can mig the piping together, just make sure its a nice, clean, deep penetrating weld.
Dont buy that ebay stuff...especially teh turbos. People have used the ebay BOV's and the ebay wastegates.
If i were you i would just keep a look out for some deals on used stuff. I bought my entire setup of clean used equipment off of friends, and through ebay.
Dont buy that ebay stuff...especially teh turbos. People have used the ebay BOV's and the ebay wastegates.
If i were you i would just keep a look out for some deals on used stuff. I bought my entire setup of clean used equipment off of friends, and through ebay.