WSsixed

Alright im trying to decide if i should install my HP performance stage 3 turbo kit myself or if i should take it to a performance shop and shell out a few grand and have them do it. I would really like to do it myself to get the experience, save a ton of money, and have some fun. I have a little bit of experience working on cars i have done cylinder heads on my old 96 Mustang GT as well as gears and bolt ons. But i have never really worked with turbo's before. What do you guys think? Should i do it myself? Or should i pay someone else to do it and have fun? Also what do you think would be the hardest part of the install?

Thanks for the input

trans2000am

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do it your self not that hard if the kit doesnt have any fitment issues,just take your time

01sscam

I say do it yourself.

LilJayV10

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Do it yourself man. There is nothing like doing something like that yourself. There are many experienced people on this board that will help you through your build.

denice25

better do it yourself mate!

Driftunit

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you do it, then have someone else tune it

InsaneDomestics

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You pretty much answered your own question...Go For It Man, Do It Yourself.

I Agree

Hugger Z

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I did mine myself on jackstands over a 2.5 week period. It was a lot of work and I had a little help here and there. But it was well worth it in the end. I am proud to say I did the isntall myself. I only took it somewhere for the exhaust and then for a tune for a total of 3 weeks downtime. What a feeling to hear it fire back up after having it all torn down during the install. It's euphoric.

ls1290

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Do it yourself. If it is a complete kit, it should be fairly straight forward. If you have questions or run into issues, post them here and we will help out

pwrtrip75

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Taking something to a shop means your letting people that are not going to use your car work on it. Ive found out that 80% or better of all shops are just interested in getting your car out as fast as they can so they can make more money.

CTSV_510

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If you have the time, do it yourself.

If you don't, pay someone to do it.

ChevyChad

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+1 for DIY.. You better get used to working on your own car with forced induction or you will be shelling out a ton of money in the future. If i couldnt work on my own car, I couldnt afford it

Denali08

How much does it cost to install a turbo kit, less tuning?

Hugger Z

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Depends on how many hours and how much custom work they have to do. I would guess a few thousand to start. Like I said I had 2.5 weeks into my kit working ~4hrs in the garage after work and pretty much 11hrs or so on the weekends. I did it all by myself with help only installing the k-member and dropping the tank. Some shops may be faster if they have done something similar before. And others may take longer if it's their first. So it's hard to say. Call some of the sponsors and ask. I am sure they could provide you an estimate.

pwrtrip75

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Depends on how bright the guy doing it is. What takes one guy 20 hours to do another can do in 2. Its a hit or miss kinda thing.

WSsixed

Thanks for all the input guys! I'm going to do it myself and just take my time and ask a lot of questions!

98Camarod

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I did mine myself, everything seems to be fine so far. Glad you are takin the plunge. The money that you are saving by installing it yourself, prepare to spend it on random BS

CMR_ls1s

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I'm glad your doing it yourself.Anyone can pay to have something built.The experience that you will get out will be great! Its fun to get the buddies out to help to and have a few during.

mightyquickz28

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Exactly. Do it youself so you know what is involved, what it does, where it is, why it's there, etc. Great satisfaction will be yours when it's done. Add to that, most shops are content to do a half assed job, content that you'll bring the car back if they forgot to do anything(if you can make it back). Unless it's just something you don't have a clue about, do it yourself!