Turbo Kit or Assemble own?

Wannabeturbo · 02-01-2001, 10:44 AM

I thought about assembling my own turbo kit with front IC and other misc parts. Then I thought of build as I go. So how many mods would I need to run 5psi? Should I just go with a turbo kit like Shiv's and not worry about and just spend the coin right away? Well that is my delima!

Later!

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ColinL · 02-01-2001, 11:14 AM

Unless you buy all the parts from someone else's discarded Impreza kit (ala SteveS upgrading his minnam kit and Jon Bogert buying the bits), then you better know how to weld.

If you do, great. Buy a copy of Maximum Boost by Corky Bell, plan your system and build it!

pleiades · 02-01-2001, 11:16 AM

I'm planning on doing my own setup! Hopefully in the not to far off future!

But It's going to be just a little more potent than a normal turbo kit!

Whoooo-hoooooo!!!

Rich L · 02-01-2001, 07:27 PM

Wannabeturbo,

Dont underestimate the potential costs!
Im running a smaller turbo setup at 6psi which requires an intercooler(since it heats the air up more). I also had to upgrade my clutch (which I originally didnt think I would have to do), but I got lucky and Efoo sold me his.

Dont forget with the standard upgrades such as fuelpump and FPR, the gauges to monitor everything will increase the cost too.

For me, the surprise costs were:
intercooler, clutch and gauges (plus labor)

stimpy · 02-02-2001, 12:59 AM

I went with the 'DIY' turbo setup. I originally wanted to go with a WRX turbo setup, but that proved itself to be too expensive for my budget install.

I am in the process of acquiring all my legacy turbo parts for assembly. I now have the legacy turbo waterpump, lower radiator hose, crossmember, turbo, uppipe, and crossover pipe. Intercooler I sourced from somebody in the UK, then all I add is a RRFPR, fuel pump, and a custom fabricated downpipe from the local performance shop.

To each his own, but for 5psi, you don't need that much. Just make sure you have an EGT guage and watch your temps.

Hey ColinL, I am finally going to be installing my cams. They have been on terminal backorder, but Trey guaranteed them to be for this weekend =)

[EDIT] When completed, I will have spent about $1300 total.

[This message has been edited by stimpy (edited February 01, 2001).]

Scoobyslack1 · 02-02-2001, 08:59 AM

Another thing to look at is ignition timing.

Something like the MSD boost master can retard your timing when the boost goes up to help stop detonation.

I am adding a DIY turbo to my 1.8L and I am gathering parts now.

ARG!!!

[This message has been edited by Scoobyslack1 (edited February 02, 2001).]

Jon Bogert · 02-02-2001, 10:22 AM

Here's where I am right now:

$1,400 Turbo T3-S60 ball bearing, watercooled
$450 Minnam up, downpipes (used)
$200 Deltagate (slghtly used)
$140 Fuel pump
$180 Bell RRFPR
$20 Bosch plastic BOV
$130 PRM air filter
$200 Cold side piping, silicone tubing, clamps
$75 Split Sec voltage clamp
$50 Joe P boost controller
$1,000 Turbo system install

$200 ISR kevlar clutch disk
$300 clutch install

$70 factory gauge binnacle
$200 VDO gauges (boost, EGT, oil temp)
$150 Gauges install

$70 2.5" cat
$700 2.5" custom exhaust (including install)

$5,535 TOTAL

I may have forgotten something...

bluesaint · 02-02-2001, 11:04 AM

For those interested in running safe 5PSI turbo's I have the following for sale as a kit:

rhb52 IHI turbo - great shape
turbo headers and up pipe
NEW turbo crossmember
NEW h20 pump and gaskets to clear header
NEW thermostat for the new h20 pump
NEW HKS Super Sequential BOV with Steel flange.
Barely Used Apex-i S-AFC

$1350 firm. Please PM me or email me @ bluesaint7@hotmail.com if interested

02-01-2001, 10:44 AM	#1
Wannabeturbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 2328 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lincoln, Ne, United States	Turbo Kit or Assemble own? I thought about assembling my own turbo kit with front IC and other misc parts. Then I thought of build as I go. So how many mods would I need to run 5psi? Should I just go with a turbo kit like Shiv's and not worry about and just spend the coin right away? Well that is my delima! Later! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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ColinL Scooby Guru Member#: 114 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wichita, KS and Whoring, OT Vehicle: '03 Evo, Rice White '01 Erion CBR 929	Unless you buy all the parts from someone else's discarded Impreza kit (ala SteveS upgrading his minnam kit and Jon Bogert buying the bits), then you better know how to weld. If you do, great. Buy a copy of Maximum Boost by Corky Bell, plan your system and build it!

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stimpy Homicidal Maniac Moderator Member#: 1612 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI	I went with the 'DIY' turbo setup. I originally wanted to go with a WRX turbo setup, but that proved itself to be too expensive for my budget install. I am in the process of acquiring all my legacy turbo parts for assembly. I now have the legacy turbo waterpump, lower radiator hose, crossmember, turbo, uppipe, and crossover pipe. Intercooler I sourced from somebody in the UK, then all I add is a RRFPR, fuel pump, and a custom fabricated downpipe from the local performance shop. To each his own, but for 5psi, you don't need that much. Just make sure you have an EGT guage and watch your temps. Hey ColinL, I am finally going to be installing my cams. They have been on terminal backorder, but Trey guaranteed them to be for this weekend =) [EDIT] When completed, I will have spent about $1300 total. [This message has been edited by stimpy (edited February 01, 2001).]

02-02-2001, 08:59 AM	#6
Scoobyslack1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2780 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: back in Chicago Vehicle: junk yards rule! Project FrankenSTien	Another thing to look at is ignition timing. Something like the MSD boost master can retard your timing when the boost goes up to help stop detonation. I am adding a DIY turbo to my 1.8L and I am gathering parts now. ARG!!! [This message has been edited by Scoobyslack1 (edited February 02, 2001).]

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Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Here's where I am right now: $1,400 Turbo T3-S60 ball bearing, watercooled $450 Minnam up, downpipes (used) $200 Deltagate (slghtly used) $140 Fuel pump $180 Bell RRFPR $20 Bosch plastic BOV $130 PRM air filter $200 Cold side piping, silicone tubing, clamps $75 Split Sec voltage clamp $50 Joe P boost controller $1,000 Turbo system install $200 ISR kevlar clutch disk $300 clutch install $70 factory gauge binnacle $200 VDO gauges (boost, EGT, oil temp) $150 Gauges install $70 2.5" cat $700 2.5" custom exhaust (including install) $5,535 TOTAL I may have forgotten something...

02-02-2001, 11:04 AM	#8
bluesaint Scooby Specialist Member#: 876 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Newark, CA USA	For those interested in running safe 5PSI turbo's I have the following for sale as a kit: rhb52 IHI turbo - great shape turbo headers and up pipe NEW turbo crossmember NEW h20 pump and gaskets to clear header NEW thermostat for the new h20 pump NEW HKS Super Sequential BOV with Steel flange. Barely Used Apex-i S-AFC $1350 firm. Please PM me or email me @ bluesaint7@hotmail.com if interested