3k Turbo
3k Turbo I've fallen onto some money (inheratince) and will be saving almost all of it, but I am looking to turbo my bone-stock LS1. I am not looking for "record breaking power" but I do want to turbo the car. Would any turbo be worth 3k? That is all I am limiting myself too and do not want to spend more than that, just for the pure fact that I want to save most of the money.
Is it possible? Is it worth it?
I would like to hear opinions on this.
Thanks everyone.
Is it possible? Is it worth it?
I would like to hear opinions on this.
Thanks everyone.
Their is a really good sticky at the top of this page called "real price of forced induction" take a look.....
i can think of plenty of turbo's worth 3k, on;y problem is your going to need the rest of the setup.
i can think of plenty of turbo's worth 3k, on;y problem is your going to need the rest of the setup.
yea, i think 5-6k is the bare minimum to get moving.
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Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS
Their is a really good sticky at the top of this page called "real price of forced induction" take a look.....
i can think of plenty of turbo's worth 3k, on;y problem is your going to need the rest of the setup.
i can think of plenty of turbo's worth 3k, on;y problem is your going to need the rest of the setup.
And I figured i'd get some "haha 3k turbo..." responses, but like I said at the very beginning I am not out for huge power... If I get 450rwhp I will be MORE than happy, and can always do more if/when I feel the need.. I dont want 900rwhp, I dont want 500rwhp... I want a turbo, that works, without damaging the car. If the most I can do is 400rwhp, than thats my problem, but my question is for someone who does not want to add a huge cam, etc... then is it possible with 3k to have the ENTIRE kit needed for a build? If I have to spend a little more than I want, then I have to spend a little more and theres not a whole like ya can do about that...
I want a safe amount of boost, for a low price.
Thanks for the responses so far guys, I do appreciate it.
You could do a kit yourself for 3K if you used mild steel. But my feeling is that if you had the skills and resources to build it yourself you wouldn't need to ask that question. Your $$ is best spent elsewhere.
Originally Posted by Optimal
Ah... I had read the Turbo FAQ several times but I apparently missed the "Turbo cost" one...
And I figured i'd get some "haha 3k turbo..." responses, but like I said at the very beginning I am not out for huge power... If I get 450rwhp I will be MORE than happy, and can always do more if/when I feel the need.. I dont want 900rwhp, I dont want 500rwhp... I want a turbo, that works, without damaging the car. If the most I can do is 400rwhp, than thats my problem, but my question is for someone who does not want to add a huge cam, etc... then is it possible with 3k to have the ENTIRE kit needed for a build? If I have to spend a little more than I want, then I have to spend a little more and theres not a whole like ya can do about that...
I want a safe amount of boost, for a low price.
Thanks for the responses so far guys, I do appreciate it.
And I figured i'd get some "haha 3k turbo..." responses, but like I said at the very beginning I am not out for huge power... If I get 450rwhp I will be MORE than happy, and can always do more if/when I feel the need.. I dont want 900rwhp, I dont want 500rwhp... I want a turbo, that works, without damaging the car. If the most I can do is 400rwhp, than thats my problem, but my question is for someone who does not want to add a huge cam, etc... then is it possible with 3k to have the ENTIRE kit needed for a build? If I have to spend a little more than I want, then I have to spend a little more and theres not a whole like ya can do about that...
I want a safe amount of boost, for a low price.
Thanks for the responses so far guys, I do appreciate it.
STS turbo kit was made for that post.
It will be more than 3.
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Originally Posted by Whistler
You could do a kit yourself for 3K if you used mild steel. But my feeling is that if you had the skills and resources to build it yourself you wouldn't need to ask that question. Your $$ is best spent elsewhere.
. Opinions are what I'm after 
.I want to stay as far away from a rear mount turbo as humanly possible.
The reason why I am shooting for a turbo is because:
1. I love them
2. I can keep a very stocker-ish style WS6. I love the sound of a stock exhaust.. so for everyday driving I want to be able to keep the exhaust it came with, but for fun open the cutout and let'er go.
3. Everyone and there mom has a "H/C/I"... I'm not big on loud cars, but loud spools rather... I know I likely wont get the "big spool" with a small turbo, but I will at least have a turbo!
I know very well that I could go another road such as nitrous and be within my 3k dollar range, however its just not the way I want to go.
I figure I'm a stupid newb who doesn't know what he's getting himself into, but if theres a will theres a way?
Boostaholic:
I read the thread and it was made for "500+rwhp". I at this point DON'T want that much power. Yes it was a good start, and yes I did miss it, but if I have more questions I have more questions. If you want to help out then let me hear your opinions, otherwise please just stay out.
If you are talking about just the price of the turbo, then 3K is a little steep for the average unit. But hey we had a customer order a all custom CNC'ed turbo from Jose and it ended up being 5K. It was a one off 122mm unit that is very hard to get parts for. But for a complete system to be 3K, that would be cheap.
Originally Posted by stevensLS1
id personally put the money into a savings account for later down the road. plus id do drivetrain.first before a turbo setup
Originally Posted by Optimal
That is all I am limiting myself too and do not want to spend more than that,just for the pure fact that I want to save most of the money.
The general consensus at this point is: Don't waste the time or money on a 3k turbo system as it will not be worth it. Theses opinions have helped me out a lot because I was really leaning towards this option over other options I've got. Infact if I go a different road I'll save an extra $1500 and I know it'll work
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Boostaholic:
I read the thread and it was made for "500+rwhp". I at this point DON'T want that much power.
Yes you do want that much power! It is addictive. You might as well start it off with a big bang!(so to speak but not literally) It's alright my son, come back and don't go toward that light! lol
Being completely serious though.... boosting, juicing, cammin' or anything else you can do to make more power is going to make you want more. Noone sticks their dink in halfway and calls it good. Your probably thinking "Did he just say dink?" Yes I did and good luck to ya.
I read the thread and it was made for "500+rwhp". I at this point DON'T want that much power.
Yes you do want that much power! It is addictive. You might as well start it off with a big bang!(so to speak but not literally) It's alright my son, come back and don't go toward that light! lol
Being completely serious though.... boosting, juicing, cammin' or anything else you can do to make more power is going to make you want more. Noone sticks their dink in halfway and calls it good. Your probably thinking "Did he just say dink?" Yes I did and good luck to ya.
Originally Posted by ta02zx10r
Boostaholic:
I read the thread and it was made for "500+rwhp". I at this point DON'T want that much power.
Yes you do want that much power! It is addictive. You might as well start it off with a big bang!(so to speak but not literally) It's alright my son, come back and don't go toward that light! lol
Being completely serious though.... boosting, juicing, cammin' or anything else you can do to make more power is going to make you want more. Noone sticks their dink in halfway and calls it good. Your probably thinking "Did he just say dink?" Yes I did and good luck to ya.
I read the thread and it was made for "500+rwhp". I at this point DON'T want that much power.
Yes you do want that much power! It is addictive. You might as well start it off with a big bang!(so to speak but not literally) It's alright my son, come back and don't go toward that light! lol
Being completely serious though.... boosting, juicing, cammin' or anything else you can do to make more power is going to make you want more. Noone sticks their dink in halfway and calls it good. Your probably thinking "Did he just say dink?" Yes I did and good luck to ya.
By saying that basically what I was trying to point out is that I know I will not be able to get that much power out of a less than expensive turbo system.
I think it has been made fairly clear that a turbo is the wrong way to go for a smaller budget... Maybe I should move this over to H/C area and start asking questions about VERY light cams and which heads go good with them... I will want more power but it doesn't change the fact that I like having a "stock" car (or atleast sound~ish)
honestly, when it all comes down to it, it will cost more than 3k. You can try to budget yourself and maybe get away with it. Second hand turbo parts or of ebay.
Personally, i wouldn't do it. If you can honestly build it right, than do that. If not, save and get a kit from a sponsor or local shop.
good luck. You can get a turbo for 3k but not all the stuff needed to hook it up and make even a bit of power.
Personally, i wouldn't do it. If you can honestly build it right, than do that. If not, save and get a kit from a sponsor or local shop.
good luck. You can get a turbo for 3k but not all the stuff needed to hook it up and make even a bit of power.
Originally Posted by ta02zx10r
Being completely serious though.... boosting, juicing, cammin' or anything else you can do to make more power is going to make you want more. Noone sticks their dink in halfway and calls it good.
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I wonder what the cheapest you can get a turbo kit would be? You see them somethimes on ebay with crappy turbos and piping for $3k-$4k but thats just the turbo kit. I couldn't pay the price of an STS and not step up to the APS or HP TT system IMO.