jaxtcracer

The time has finally come for me to turbo the tC! I'm planning on a ZPI Stage 0 Kit. For the first few months I will not be running an Emanage unless plans change. For the sake of having one consolidated list of necessary expenses, I am creating this post. Hopefully other future turbo'ers can refer to this to make sure they have everything they need before they start ordering parts. I'm going to get the list started, but I'm sure there are plenty of things I, myself, haven't taken into consideration. So, if you have anything to add that I missed, please go right ahead. THE LIST:

ZPI Racing Stage 0 Turbo Kit
HKS Super Sequential Blowoff Valve w/ Flange
ZPI Racing Pre-Tapped Oil Pan
ZPI Racing Street/Strip Clutch
AEM UEGO 6 in 1 Wideband A/F Controller
Autometer Boost Gauge
Greddy Turbo Timer
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Mobile 1 Fully Synthetic Motor Oil
Custom Turbo-Back Exhaust
NEAR FUTURE: Greddy Emanage Blue
NEAR FUTURE: Dezod Black Box

ADDED: Copper Wastegate Gasket
ADDED: OEM Exhaust Manifold Gasket
ADDED: Creative Compacts Gauge Pod

I have heard that when I call ZPI and order, assuming I order the Wideband Controller and Blowoff Valve from them, they will do some mechanical work (welding the Wideband to the downpipe and welding the HKS BOV flange). Again, I'm sure there are things I am missing, so please add them if you can think of them.

djafropiq

maybe an oil pressure gauge

vypa

they should weld the BOV flange on for ya... and im sure if you asked the o2 sensor bung... dunno if there would be a charge involved though

jaxtcracer

yeah i was considering that, not sure if i'll end up with one or not.

nauticalblue_tC

Not sure how much that greddy turbo timer costs, but you may want to go ahead and buy the emanage or blackbox instead if the price is comparable. Turbo timer is not a necessity, it's a luxury. I dont have one, I just sit in my car and let it idle about a 2 minutes before I shut it down, serves the same purpose. You also want to add to your list a copper wastegate gasket (19.99) because the one that comes with it is crap. You will also want to add an oem toyota exhaust manifold gasket (like 25 bux) to your list to go between the head and the turbo mani, as i dont suggest re-using the old one. Otherwise it looks like you've got everything covered.

Scott8

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Get an Exhaust Gas Tempature Gauge.
Happen to be selling one....

jaxtcracer

nauticalblue, thanks for the heads up... added those to the list. where can i get the copper wastegate gasket?

BuddhasTC

also, maybe try the V-manage instead of E-manage...it is specific for variable valve timing...(MiVEC, VVt-i)

05-RS1

you should get the emanage with the turbo.. doesnt zpi's kit come with eman blue?

Mr_Meaty

Gauge pod.

jaxtcracer

not the stage 0, emanage is separate. it's only another 300 so i might consider it. apparently if you order it from them when you buy the turbo, kenny or one of the guys will give you a base tune map.

jaxtcracer

indeed, can't believe i overlooked that haha

05-RS1

ah i see. well dont cut corners when you're getting a boosted setup. spend the extra money to get some kind of ECM. and if you're right, you'll get a base map for it, which is better then nothing. then when you do come around to having enough money, get yourself a custom tune.

BubbaNoy

I would pay extra for the AEM FIC..$400 and you can kill the emanage blue and the dezod black box with one stone.

nauticalblue_tC

ZPI carries it, but I cant seem to find a link to it. I do know the part number was zpi-1100 according to my invoice. If you cant find it from zpi, You can find one on ebay, just search 38mm wastegate gasket.

They also carrie the exhaust manifold gasket, found here:

http://www.zeropointindustries.net/s...products_id=52

olaHalo

intercooler upgrade.
or just an intercooler

LucidBD

you have a good list goin...i will admit you are throwing a little money towards upgrading up to stage 1 already.
What are you using as a Boost Controller?

with the stage 0, the stock clutch should be fine unless you have alot of miles on it OR plan to track race your car every weekend. Stage 1...yea i would say 100% upgrade.

if you are looking at the 3"turbo exhaust, it is AMAZING. but that also $900 that could get you a FEW items like Emanage. i have stage 1 being installed THIS WEEK, to save some money, i dont plan on Buying a Turbo Timer until later on..

i have NO problem sitting in my tC for 2-3 min until it cools down.

20tCDude05

Yea, I want the turbo exhaust from ZPI, I might wait until Spring to do that tho. Price may go down a bit. Hopefully, it will.

Mr_Meaty

I think with a stage 0, a 2.5 all the way back would be fine, and dezod has one of those. I think it's cheaper, like $500

jaxtcracer

yeah... i'll have to look harder into exhaust choices and rethink the turbo timer. i dunno if i really want an intercooler or not... doesn't it lower boost pressure? i'm kind of looking to keep the turbo aspects around stage 0... i want to keep the tC as reliable as possible (which also means i need a piggyback of some sort...)