View Poll Results: How much should a turbo kit like this cost?
Up to $4,000
79
19.32%
$4,000 - $5,000
105
25.67%
$5,000 - $6,000
111
27.14%
$6,000 - $7,000
63
15.40%
$7,000 - $8,000
27
6.60%
$8,000 and Higher
24
5.87%
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POLL: What do you think is a fair price for a turbo kit?
07-17-2006, 01:12 PM
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Well Todd, and I have heard other folks say that before, that makes no sense. These cars are now on their 2nd or 3rd owners. I guess you must not be too familiar with the 5.0 Mustang scene. 
There is a scene. Sure it won't be buying 2000 kits a year but I'm sure that a couple hundred folks would buy good turbo kits from shops that are professionlly run.
There is a scene. Sure it won't be buying 2000 kits a year but I'm sure that a couple hundred folks would buy good turbo kits from shops that are professionlly run.
07-17-2006, 09:40 PM
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Looks like $5000 -$6000 is leading the way..............I don't really believe it's possible to design and produce a complete high quality production twin turbo system for that money (maybe $6000 is possible)...........maybe a complete intercooled turbo system less the fuel system (injectors and fuel pump), just my thoughts on the issue.
Peter
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07-17-2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by peter@aps
Looks like $5000 -$6000 is leading the way..............I don't really believe it's possible to design and produce a complete high quality production twin turbo system for that money (maybe $6000 is possible)...........maybe a complete intercooled turbo system less the fuel system (injectors and fuel pump), just my thoughts on the issue.
Peter
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07-25-2006, 10:10 PM
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"$5,000 tops..."
With fuel system? That is just not realistic. If it was there would be 4-5 companies mass-producing kits at that price.
I really don't want to see members putting price before quality and customer service. That's how folks have been acting since 1999 in this scene, and that's why we have these lame situations where turbo shops take 6-8 months to deliver kits and then go out of business.
With fuel system? That is just not realistic. If it was there would be 4-5 companies mass-producing kits at that price.
I really don't want to see members putting price before quality and customer service. That's how folks have been acting since 1999 in this scene, and that's why we have these lame situations where turbo shops take 6-8 months to deliver kits and then go out of business.
07-25-2006, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
"$5,000 tops..."
With fuel system? That is just not realistic. If it was there would be 4-5 companies mass-producing kits at that price.
With fuel system? That is just not realistic. If it was there would be 4-5 companies mass-producing kits at that price.
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07-26-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
5,000 tops.
mass produce to keep the prices down.
mass produce to keep the prices down.
I am looking at a quality kit.
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07-26-2006, 10:45 AM
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I think turbo shops don't in general do a good job to figure out their total cost per kit, and underprice stuff too much.
But yes, it's also true that if shops do all their own fab work, the pricing could be lower since there is no surcharge to getting some of the stuff made.
But yes, it's also true that if shops do all their own fab work, the pricing could be lower since there is no surcharge to getting some of the stuff made.
07-26-2006, 10:54 AM
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Turbo Kits I don't understand why more people don't find a quality fab shop and get custom kits built.....I know it's a little bit more expensive, but the end result seems to always fit better than a kit, and you can specify whichever components you want. Not to mention the fact that there's less of a chance of being ripped off or waiting too long for a kit. I have a 5.0 Mustang, so there were a ton of kits out there, but after seeing so many horror stories from other people, I opted to get a custom kit. 100% satisfied with mine.
07-27-2006, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Fryguy302
I don't understand why more people don't find a quality fab shop and get custom kits built.....I know it's a little bit more expensive, but the end result seems to always fit better than a kit, and you can specify whichever components you want. Not to mention the fact that there's less of a chance of being ripped off or waiting too long for a kit. I have a 5.0 Mustang, so there were a ton of kits out there, but after seeing so many horror stories from other people, I opted to get a custom kit. 100% satisfied with mine.
Like I posted before, I think Hellion turbos outsources some of the exhaust components to a major exhaust system manufacturer, just as LG does for his headers. Is the buy in too much??
07-27-2006, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sscam68
Thats another problem FINDING a quality shop. That in itself is another challenge.
Like I posted before, I think Hellion turbos outsources some of the exhaust components to a major exhaust system manufacturer, just as LG does for his headers. Is the buy in too much??
Like I posted before, I think Hellion turbos outsources some of the exhaust components to a major exhaust system manufacturer, just as LG does for his headers. Is the buy in too much??
You're right, I'm probably spoiled in that regard, because there are probably 4 or 5 local shops that can do it in the Detroit area. I chose the Stenod shop for mine.
I know the Hellion kits fit great though, I saw one installed on an 03 Cobra up here.
08-22-2006, 01:16 PM
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I'd like to see an underhood kit around $7k that uses a T67 or T70 turbo, cast manifolds (less crack prone), front mount intercooler and retain the A/C. I don't know if that is possible, but that is what I'd like to see. I don't think a fuel pump, boost gauges, fuel injectors or a tune would be included in a turbo kit.
08-24-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Tell us what you think a fair price for a turbo kit is.
Let's assume that kit in question has:
-Turbo(s)
-Wastegate(s)
-Blowoff
-Hotsides
-Coldsides
-Couplers, clamps, fittings
-Oil lines, scavenge pumps etc.
-Intercooler(s)
-Down pipe
-Assume everything is coated
What is a fair price for something like that? Let's assume that this is a 500-700 HP kit.
Let's assume that kit in question has:
-Turbo(s)
-Wastegate(s)
-Blowoff
-Hotsides
-Coldsides
-Couplers, clamps, fittings
-Oil lines, scavenge pumps etc.
-Intercooler(s)
-Down pipe
-Assume everything is coated
What is a fair price for something like that? Let's assume that this is a 500-700 HP kit.
Also a lot of people are talking about custom kits which are usually fitted to your car and installed as well. Its hard to get accurate results imo when people are talking about totally different kits..
I would say more it cost more for a more complete kit. i.e, fuel system, gauges ect..
I didnt read the entire post so someone may have already stated this.
