5-10 PSI on a 408?
8 sec potential, 12 sec slip
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fuel system alone will be around 1000 if you do it on the cheap. Yeah, sure, you can get the injectors and pump(s) for 700~800, but add in the rails, line, FPR and AN fittings and you'll be lucky to get away with a $1000 fuel system! I have never built a turbo kit myself, but I have been around the FI forum for a long time, and seems the turbo guys end up spending way more than a procharger for the same amount of power. If I were you, I'd look into a used D1 kit. You can probably get the kit for 3500~4000 and then you still would need the fuel system, but that should be a cheaper route than a home made turbo...
did i say ANYWHERE in my post that it would be 100% complete ready to go beat the hell out of?NO,the rest is called supporting mods.a turbo kit consists strictly of a hot side,cold side,clamps/couplers,turbo,and some form of intercooling if chosen.
Don't forget...a lot of your parts can be bought from this board from other users. A good budget build could easily be built from used parts in the for sale sections. Also, you can get an FMIC for less than 200 (ebay...).
Lol, I love when people try to prove how cheap FI can be. Maybe if you just want a fast car for a couple weeks, and then a nice car to look at in the garage waiting for a rebuild. I would honestly budgit around $10,000 to have a decent drivable set-up that could last a little while, many spend about twice that. If you can do it for less, then bank the left overs for upkeep/repair costs.
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Why does this all sound familiar? 
Oh yeah, thats right, its in the effin sticky at the top of the damn section!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/567592-real-price-forced-induction.html
Oh yeah, thats right, its in the effin sticky at the top of the damn section!https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/567592-real-price-forced-induction.html
Lol, I love when people try to prove how cheap FI can be. Maybe if you just want a fast car for a couple weeks, and then a nice car to look at in the garage waiting for a rebuild. I would honestly budgit around $10,000 to have a decent drivable set-up that could last a little while, many spend about twice that. If you can do it for less, then bank the left overs for upkeep/repair costs.
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Why does this all sound familiar? Oh yeah, thats right, its in the effin sticky at the top of the damn section!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567592
Oh yeah, thats right, its in the effin sticky at the top of the damn section!https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567592
Turbo kit cost? $1 Millllllllllllllllion dollars! (Dr. Evil Voice). Haha on a serious note though it looks like you ahve most of the supporting mods so it shouldnt be overly expensive if you are only looking for 5-10 psi. If you goal is 9's though why not up the N20 jets?
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Turbo kit cost? $1 Millllllllllllllllion dollars! (Dr. Evil Voice). Haha on a serious note though it looks like you ahve most of the supporting mods so it shouldnt be overly expensive if you are only looking for 5-10 psi. If you goal is 9's though why not up the N20 jets?
I mean, to look at $2k for a FAST 92/92 and better headers is a tough pill to swallow knowing I'll only pick up maybe 0.2 at best.
True. But I like the cool factor of having a turbo car. The fun of having it on tap all the time also. And turbo lets me run a milder cam so the car wouldn't make me smell like I've been driving a KX250 all day.
I mean, to look at $2k for a FAST 92/92 and better headers is a tough pill to swallow knowing I'll only pick up maybe 0.2 at best.
I mean, to look at $2k for a FAST 92/92 and better headers is a tough pill to swallow knowing I'll only pick up maybe 0.2 at best.
BTW I might be crucified for saying this but have you thought about a rear mount system or is that not an option? Rear mount systems can be built fairly cheap too. Just another option.
ROFL....ive had my setup on the street CONTINUOUSLY running for 2 years.she makes >600rwhp and gets over 20 MPG on the highway.all with the same spec 5 clutch too.
