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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Heres what Im doing....this will be a STREET CAR ONLY...I will be pieceing the parts together myself and building it myself...I want to retain the A/C, powersteering and everything else.

Ok now with that said, which would be easier and cheaper to do? also which requires less maintenance? I basically want something I can bolt on a pretty much forget about....

My goal is probably 650rwhp MAX....and that will be AFTER my built engine, rear end, and tranny. Im basically looking for something around 500rwhp right now.

It will be intercooled of course and have meth injection.

What do you guys think? ANY input will be greatly appreciated!! Please if you vote please put why you voted for that option....also try not to be partial to one side unless you have experience with both...

THANKS!!!!

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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Hi-Flo turbo for the win.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Procharger will easily get you there...There's a lot of info out there about this. Just do a bunch of reading...
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Hi-Flo turbo for the win.
Yep, heard they are still taking deposits.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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yeah ive been doing TONS and TONS of reading for the past couple months...and was certain I was going with a turbo setup....but there seems to be alot of maintenance that comes with a turbo setup so now Im not so sure....

Thats why im looking for opinions..
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Hi-Flo turbo for the win.
i would order EVERYTHING from them, including brake light fluid
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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i voted supercharger, because you mentioned your prioritys are... low maintenance, and you said street car, from a roll the supercharger will get a jump, unless you break boost with the turbo setup...



a D1SC will get you your power levels now, and with more boost later your power levels later... then again a turbo will too...

either way i don't think you'll be disappointed...
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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Whoops....I voted turbo before I read your explanation. I would definitely go procharger D1SC kit from EPP for simplicity and good value.

Why spend the dough on a built motor and only throw 650 at it though? I did that on my stock bottom....lol.
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this debate has been debated to death. try a seach, but it bascially comes down to personal preference.
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