Opinions on $550 Turbo Kit
04-22-10, 05:46 AM
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Opinions on $550 Turbo Kit
My mechanic is willing to give it a try. Any Opinions?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
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04-22-10, 05:49 AM
#2
Good Luck, the costs will easly come out at 4 times or more of the initial cost, looks like there's no DP, you have to get it tuned, what about injectors? I personally won't use a cheap turbo or wastegate. Manifolds are ok just check for slag and make sure you get it braced.
04-23-10, 05:25 PM
#3
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Kaiser, don't do it!!!!
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
04-23-10, 06:43 PM
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Kaiser, don't do it!!!!
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
04-23-10, 06:43 PM
#5
Kaiser, don't do it!!!!
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
Those kits are cheap, inferior parts and low quality. I've had turbo cars in the past (still have my G35 twin turbo pushing @510 whp at 15psi) they were / are fun but very costly. You're looking at a complete turbo kit for $550 or b.o? A good turbo such as Garrett ball bearing would cost at least $1200 for their smallest ones like .54 housing etc...
Our cars have no room for turbo unless you hAve $20+k to play with. Tcperformance has a custom built kit without FMIC, no computer, no upgrade fuel injectors, no BOv etc... Just their custom manifolds, Some pipings with two turbos and cost almost $8k. Turbo = $$. My sc430 project is coming along... Fully built motor is installed and waiting for the breaking period to be over before installing my USED LMS super charger kit ($close to $4k) yes used!! Please do not do it. Unless you do it right K. Again, our cars are not known for speed. It's a luxury coupe with class. Do not treat it as if it were a cheap Honda Civic coupe. That's my two cents. Please do not get offended. Take care Ned
good answer
04-23-10, 09:21 PM
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^x2 agree
Even if those parts work (I doubt), You will spend lots more on all the missing stuff! get a good kit. Bws362-372/good cast manifold=1800$ all the other stuff 1000$ Fuel mgmt/sys 1000$......3800$ will give you enough to break your clutch/trans....
EXTRA PARTS SUCH AS MANIFOLD IS REQUIRED. READ NOTES BELOW THOROUGHLY!!
NOTE :
* Not all parts are bolt-on. Universal piping kit will need to be custom modified at an exhaust shop to adjust for the correct bends. *
* Requires a down pipe which needs to be connected to existing exhaust. A custom adapter needs to be fabricated from a place such as an exhaust shop. *
* Other parts you need or should get is Turbo Manifold, Boost Controller, Turbo Timer, and Engine/Fuel Management System. *
Even if those parts work (I doubt), You will spend lots more on all the missing stuff! get a good kit. Bws362-372/good cast manifold=1800$ all the other stuff 1000$ Fuel mgmt/sys 1000$......3800$ will give you enough to break your clutch/trans....
EXTRA PARTS SUCH AS MANIFOLD IS REQUIRED. READ NOTES BELOW THOROUGHLY!!
NOTE :
* Not all parts are bolt-on. Universal piping kit will need to be custom modified at an exhaust shop to adjust for the correct bends. *
* Requires a down pipe which needs to be connected to existing exhaust. A custom adapter needs to be fabricated from a place such as an exhaust shop. *
* Other parts you need or should get is Turbo Manifold, Boost Controller, Turbo Timer, and Engine/Fuel Management System. *
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