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08-21-2008, 05:14 PM
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scheffman..
What they're trying to say is that you shouldn't try to be cheap about it...
However I feel there are certain things you can be frugal on..
Try finding a used kit in the For Sale section - it'll save you atleast $1,000 or so.
Just don't skimp out on the tuning. Be prepared to pay for 3-4 hours of tuning from scratch.
Don't listen to people who say "tuning should only take a couple of hours.." - that's BS. To get a good idle, open loop, and closed loop tune, it'll take a while.
Most kits will produce between 240-300whp on 6-10 psi. It just depends on the setup. A goal of 250whp would be good.
What they're trying to say is that you shouldn't try to be cheap about it...
However I feel there are certain things you can be frugal on..
Try finding a used kit in the For Sale section - it'll save you atleast $1,000 or so.
Just don't skimp out on the tuning. Be prepared to pay for 3-4 hours of tuning from scratch.
Don't listen to people who say "tuning should only take a couple of hours.." - that's BS. To get a good idle, open loop, and closed loop tune, it'll take a while.
Most kits will produce between 240-300whp on 6-10 psi. It just depends on the setup. A goal of 250whp would be good.
08-21-2008, 05:18 PM
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What everybody means is "best" and "cheap" do not get along very well. You might as well ask these F/I folks what they have and how much $$$ they shelled out for their boost. Believe me, you don't want to risk blowing something up, eh? Be ready to shell out at least $4000++++++++. Personally I'd rather buy something brand new than a mysterious used one. But that's just me 
08-21-2008, 05:30 PM
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I'm not opposed to buying anything used but I also don't know what is considered good? Is their any kits that look great on the for sale section? I really don't know what I'm looking for I never really got into cars tell I bought this baby.
08-21-2008, 05:30 PM
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Just to give you an idea on how much everything can cost new.. use me as an example (in the order I purchased):
Competition Stage 4 Clutch ... $350 (stock is okay for short while)
Competition 9lb Flywheel ... $300 (not really needed)
Turbonetics Kit ... $3995
Autometer gauges and pod ... $240
Innovate Wideband gauge ... $250
That's a total of $5,135 - this doesn't include an exhaust or tuning.. because the kit comes pretuned at 8psi.
Competition Stage 4 Clutch ... $350 (stock is okay for short while)
Competition 9lb Flywheel ... $300 (not really needed)
Turbonetics Kit ... $3995
Autometer gauges and pod ... $240
Innovate Wideband gauge ... $250
That's a total of $5,135 - this doesn't include an exhaust or tuning.. because the kit comes pretuned at 8psi.
08-21-2008, 05:56 PM
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I wouldn't suggest taking a chance with cheap stuff if you've already invested $16k in a pretty decent quality vehicle. Why ruin it?
Stay with the right components that are proven, so your investment doesn't go down the tubes because of a failed wastegate or turbo kit design. Maybe if you bought a $2k beater I would understand, but not a 2008 tC.
Hope that helps!
Stay with the right components that are proven, so your investment doesn't go down the tubes because of a failed wastegate or turbo kit design. Maybe if you bought a $2k beater I would understand, but not a 2008 tC.
Hope that helps!
08-21-2008, 06:06 PM
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Used kits aren't bad as long as it's a high quality kit and it was properly maintained.
I've personally seen our kits last a few years with no signs of problems. Not sure about the others, but there are other decent kits out there too.
I've personally seen our kits last a few years with no signs of problems. Not sure about the others, but there are other decent kits out there too.
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