how cheap have you turboed something????
04-23-2008, 08:43 AM
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i spent just under 5000$$$
had clutch (spec 3+) Putting it together in 1 week
-$2600 sts turbo with bov
-$800 Trt Front mount intercooler
-$150 Walbro Pump (no mods needed)
-$150 Electronic Boost Controller
-$305 42# injectors
-$300 AEM Windband
-$30 Gauge Pod
-$113 Boost Gauge
- about $500 or so? Tune
Total $4948
had clutch (spec 3+) Putting it together in 1 week
-$2600 sts turbo with bov
-$800 Trt Front mount intercooler
-$150 Walbro Pump (no mods needed)
-$150 Electronic Boost Controller
-$305 42# injectors
-$300 AEM Windband
-$30 Gauge Pod
-$113 Boost Gauge
- about $500 or so? Tune
Total $4948
04-23-2008, 02:01 PM
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Bastards. FI threads are always just full of bastards. Mostly guys with more money than brains and little to no skills.
There are a few exceptions in this thread. Why must the ******** f*** up a thread where people are looking for parts and info with there BS.
There are a few exceptions in this thread. Why must the ******** f*** up a thread where people are looking for parts and info with there BS.
no skills, we have a whole DIY'er section at the top of this page, labeled truck manifold turbo FAQ.
04-23-2008, 03:19 PM
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...and for the biggest laugh...I mean cheapest turbo...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-TU...spagenameZWDVW
I have never used these, but thought some would find funny, I mean someone might want to try e-bay bargain...hahahahaha!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-TU...spagenameZWDVW
I have never used these, but thought some would find funny, I mean someone might want to try e-bay bargain...hahahahaha!
04-23-2008, 03:43 PM
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Here's my current 2k$ turbo build on a 92 rs camaro 350sbc-
MP t-70 $550
BBS turbo headers $525
exhaust pipe/ v-clamps 100
racetronix 255- 150
Aeromotive FPR and fuel lines- 200
Feed and drain lines/fittings- 100
1g DSM BOV- 15
manual boost controller used- 20
Used BG Demon blow through- 350
Total- $2010 plus I'll be selling the SLP headers on the car for around $400
MP t-70 $550
BBS turbo headers $525
exhaust pipe/ v-clamps 100
racetronix 255- 150
Aeromotive FPR and fuel lines- 200
Feed and drain lines/fittings- 100
1g DSM BOV- 15
manual boost controller used- 20
Used BG Demon blow through- 350
Total- $2010 plus I'll be selling the SLP headers on the car for around $400
04-23-2008, 07:53 PM
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Here's my current 2k$ turbo build on a 92 rs camaro 350sbc-
MP t-70 $550
BBS turbo headers $525
exhaust pipe/ v-clamps 100
racetronix 255- 150
Aeromotive FPR and fuel lines- 200
Feed and drain lines/fittings- 100
1g DSM BOV- 15
manual boost controller used- 20
Used BG Demon blow through- 350
Total- $2010 plus I'll be selling the SLP headers on the car for around $400
MP t-70 $550
BBS turbo headers $525
exhaust pipe/ v-clamps 100
racetronix 255- 150
Aeromotive FPR and fuel lines- 200
Feed and drain lines/fittings- 100
1g DSM BOV- 15
manual boost controller used- 20
Used BG Demon blow through- 350
Total- $2010 plus I'll be selling the SLP headers on the car for around $400
04-24-2008, 12:00 AM
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04-24-2008, 02:04 AM
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The point I, and many other "doubters" in this thread are making is that it costs wayyyyyyyyyy more than $2k to make a car boost ready. Even then turbo kit parts alone will exceed $2k.
04-24-2008, 07:48 AM
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I know of several people that have gone with a 'budget' build turbo setup. In the long run they have spent more money in fixing things that break, upgrading other things, and so on than what a good quality kit would have cost. The only true way to save on kit is to get dealer prices on the parts and do the labor if you know how. If you want to have a good reliable setup, you need to spend the money 
Keith
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04-24-2008, 11:27 PM
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If you have the fabbing skills Fbody kits can be done super cheap.
Example 1: My friend and one of our sponsor's old car's. It was a 95 Camaro with a 6.0 liter and 4l60e.
6.0 liter manifolds = free off a juckyard engine used for a customer's car
Crossover piping = free chopped up 2.5 exhaust tubing
Turbo = Free Airresearch turbo from a friend who was junking a tractor trailer
BOV = Tial 50mm $150 bought used
Wastegate = $300
Flanges = $75 from a friend who owns a machine shop
Griffin Radiator = $180 new
Fans = Free from around the shop
No intercooler
42lb / hour injectors = Free, I let him borrow mine
2 Walbro 255s = $200
Fuel lines = $175 metal tubing -> -8an feed and return
Tuning = Free
TH400 Conversion built with a rmvb and stall = $450
Grand TOTAL = $1530
The car layed down 620 rwhp, but didn't get a torque reading:
It also ran a 11.6 at 99mph after having a problem and cutting the run short.
Example 1: My friend and one of our sponsor's old car's. It was a 95 Camaro with a 6.0 liter and 4l60e.
6.0 liter manifolds = free off a juckyard engine used for a customer's car
Crossover piping = free chopped up 2.5 exhaust tubing
Turbo = Free Airresearch turbo from a friend who was junking a tractor trailer
BOV = Tial 50mm $150 bought used
Wastegate = $300
Flanges = $75 from a friend who owns a machine shop
Griffin Radiator = $180 new
Fans = Free from around the shop
No intercooler
42lb / hour injectors = Free, I let him borrow mine
2 Walbro 255s = $200
Fuel lines = $175 metal tubing -> -8an feed and return
Tuning = Free
TH400 Conversion built with a rmvb and stall = $450
Grand TOTAL = $1530
The car layed down 620 rwhp, but didn't get a torque reading:
It also ran a 11.6 at 99mph after having a problem and cutting the run short.
On to quote #2
Example 2: The engine had a lean spike running the small injectors earlier this year and blew the ring lands on 5 and 7.
Transplating all of those parts Jason bought a 95 mustang roller for $600. The car came with a tubular k member, tubular upper, and lower rear control arms. He added C clip eliminators, bought some draglites for $100, an ebay intercooler used for $100, and transplanted everything over. The whole car was done for under $3500-4000, including the forged 370, TH400, fuel system, suspension, turbo setup, wiring, cage, and safety gear.
Transplating all of those parts Jason bought a 95 mustang roller for $600. The car came with a tubular k member, tubular upper, and lower rear control arms. He added C clip eliminators, bought some draglites for $100, an ebay intercooler used for $100, and transplanted everything over. The whole car was done for under $3500-4000, including the forged 370, TH400, fuel system, suspension, turbo setup, wiring, cage, and safety gear.
Example 3 = My 93 Camaro. I bought / traded parts for the car for $900. I bought a
Garret GT42 = $600
Wastegate = Have to buy $300
BOV = Have to buy = $100
Manifolds = Header I found at the shop I'll be chopping and rewelding:
for the passenger's side I'll be using a hooker shorty that came with the car.
Piping = Chopped and sandblaster 2.5 exhaust tubing = free
Flanges = $75 bought from local machine shop friend
4 inch exhaust tubing = $100
Couplers and connectors = Have to buy $100
Intercooler = Ebay piece = Have to buy $150
Injectors = My 42lb / hour as Jason is buying new ones
Fuel pumps = Two walbro 255s $200 have to buy
Same fuel system as is in Jason's car = $175 Have to buy
Grand TOTAL = $1800 in parts + $900 car
I know the trans is going to blow up and I already have a 4l80e core lined up for $200 that we'll be building.
Garret GT42 = $600
Wastegate = Have to buy $300
BOV = Have to buy = $100
Manifolds = Header I found at the shop I'll be chopping and rewelding:
for the passenger's side I'll be using a hooker shorty that came with the car.
Piping = Chopped and sandblaster 2.5 exhaust tubing = free
Flanges = $75 bought from local machine shop friend
4 inch exhaust tubing = $100
Couplers and connectors = Have to buy $100
Intercooler = Ebay piece = Have to buy $150
Injectors = My 42lb / hour as Jason is buying new ones
Fuel pumps = Two walbro 255s $200 have to buy
Same fuel system as is in Jason's car = $175 Have to buy
Grand TOTAL = $1800 in parts + $900 car
I know the trans is going to blow up and I already have a 4l80e core lined up for $200 that we'll be building.
04-25-2008, 08:35 AM
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My .02 used sts kit.......2300.00
tune&lc1...........400.00
gauges.............320.00
injectors...........250.00
ebay intercooler 125.00
ebay piping........100.00
3495.00 and counting...Trans and rear are next.
Now if one of you will loan me 5 g's or so, I'll put a drivetrain in this thing where I can use the power I am making.
Side Note: Hellavalot cheaper than a Magnacharger.
tune&lc1...........400.00
gauges.............320.00
injectors...........250.00
ebay intercooler 125.00
ebay piping........100.00
3495.00 and counting...Trans and rear are next.
Now if one of you will loan me 5 g's or so, I'll put a drivetrain in this thing where I can use the power I am making.
Side Note: Hellavalot cheaper than a Magnacharger.
04-25-2008, 07:01 PM
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