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Old 05-15-2008, 12:45 AM
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Default ok well here goes

turbo or supercharger?

if s/c do i gotta get my engine tuned?

and if turbo i kno i gotta get the engine tuned got a price range any 1 if so got any reference's wre to buy a complete turbo kit?
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dezod.com
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turbotoyotas.com
but this has been asked again and again. scroll down and i bet you can find your answer
what is your budget?
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dunno mayb 1,500-2,000 that enough or need more?
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simple stage 2,500 ill use my next years income tax
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not enough... you will need more and just search and you find everything you are looking for as this question is asked quite often...

still i will say turbo>supercharger any f'ing day!

and what 760 said is what a lot are going to say..

dezod or turbotoyotas

i myself will say turbotoyotas because i am boosted by them and i "Rep till the Death Son.." its my word...
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ill prolly do simple i gotta fine out wut all my motor needs 2 be tuned i work at a shop but we just fix stuff dont tune cars
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2500 doesn't include fuel injectors or engine management. so the simple kit comes out to like 3200 or something around there. then you'll need to get gauges and install the kit. the a good tune will run you about 400 bucks or more
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k well im usein my income tax money next year unless i cang et a credit card 4 that much lol
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as we speak there is a post going on.. so go check this one at and read all the post than.. ask questions if you still have some
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...012&highlight=
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how about that first!
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look, sounds like your a kid who doesn't have the skills, knowledge, or money. do your homework, figure out what you want to do.
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Originally Posted by yeldak


how about that first!

srsly there's a post everday about turbo'ing or s/c.
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even if you buy a used complete turbo kit for like 2000, you need another 2000-3000 for tuning, install, maintenance and insurance money
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So let's see; you want a credit card so a $2500-$3000 Turbo/SC will cost $7K-$10K before you pay it off? Now that's smart. You do know that you need $$$ AFTER you install right? In case something (blown motor) comes up.
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do your research....but I would go with the Turbotoyotas simple kit. if you want to worry about less maintenance go with the s/c. your motor will still be under warranty. plus you'll still beat alot of civics......I hate civics all the horsepowers......but no torque
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^ become a good driver and you'll beat more than just Civics.


OP - Knowledge is power. Spend some time researching.
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