Turbo kit?
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Turbo kit? Has any one else on here built a turbo setup from scratch? I want to buy just the basics and build one myself i.e. turbo, wastegate, intercooler, etc. Is it worth it or is it cheaper to just buy a pre built kit? I figure I can do it myself for 3000 (Thats turbo, injectors, wastegate, intercooler, etc). My dad can weld aluminum and has already has a little experience with turbos helping friends. Think it's worth it? Or are there any kits already around that price range? This car is my DD by the way, '04 GTO, nothing special. Maybe run 8-10 psi or so, I don't want to have to rebuild the whole motor. Any input? I appreciate it.
I did my rear mount kit last summer. I am going to take it off and build me a front mount after Elk season. If I can build one, you can too. Read the stickies at the top of the FI first page. You will find 90% of what you need to know there. What is not there, everyone here will walk you threw. You can easily build your own kit for half of what it will cost you to buy a kit (really have one built).
Good luck and if you have any questions let know.
Good luck and if you have any questions let know.
Build it yourself if you can. Period. Nothing wrong with a kit, but I much prefer my own kit. Building it yourself will not limit your power potential, only the parts you use will.
