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Old 12-23-2003, 07:16 PM
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Default Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit?

I'm considering Inline Pro's Turbo Kit, which will run me a little over 4,000. This seems expensive. Does anyone have the kit and could tell me if its worth it or not?

Could you please list the price you payed for your turbo set up, and the results you got.

Thanks a lot,
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Old 12-23-2003, 07:22 PM
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Baked)

Check out full race. I think you get more for your money from them.

http://www.full-race.com/pd_turbokits.html
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (olsonjus)

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by olsonjus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check out full race. I think you get more for your money from them.

http://www.full-race.com/pd_turbokits.html</TD></TR></TABLE>


id go with a full race kit as well for that much
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Baked)

Fullrace's kit doesn't come with any fuel management.
Get a Drag kit from importparts.com

DRAG Gen 3 Turbo Kit: $3199.95
Hondata S200B (Boost Version): FREE
Tial 38mm Wastegate Upgrade: FREE
Shipping: FREE
Total: $3199.95 shipped

DRAG Gen 4 Turbo Kit: $3499.95
Hondata S200B (Boost Version): FREE
Tial 38mm Wastegate Upgrade: FREE
Shipping: FREE
Total: $3499.95 shipped

Here’s what you get:
Turbonetics T04/T3 Turbocharger (Upgrade to Precision SC turbo for $150.00)
DRAG 4 into 1 Cast Iron Turbo Exhaust Manifold
Hondata S200B (Boost Version)
Tial 35mm Wastegate 0.5Bar Silver
DRAG Front Mount Intercooler
Blitz Blow-Off Valve
DRAG Mandrel-Bent Chrome-Plated Piping
DRAG 2.5" Exhaust Down Pipe
DRAG Wastegate Dump Tube
DRAG Blue Silicone Couplers and Clamps
DRAG High Pressure/High Volume Inline Fuel Pump
DRAG Intake Air Filter Assembly
Stainless Steel Braided Oil Feed Line w/ Fittings
Oil Return Line Assembly
All Necessary Hardware and Fittings
All Necessary Hoses and Hose Clamps
All Necessary Gaskets

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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Matt B)

if you want quality pieces and dont mind spending the money, go with full-race. im not in anyway saying that the drag is not good, but IMO full-race parts are better quality.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Matt B)

i would go with a full race kit and get hondata,
(not a bandwagoner)
I am ordering a full race mani and T67 and am running speed pro

Also i am not a fan of the AFC hack with FMU i didn't like that setup too much loading up before boost it was too hard to tune. Not saying it did not work just saying i prefre another method
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Matt B)

im going with the drag kit, but yeah if i had the funds, def full race, top quality.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (99blackcivicSi)

definately dont weak on the fuel management with that kinda cash being considered.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (twkdCD595)

I dunno if i would spend that much..damn thats alotta money
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (USDMDC2)

i would just get a cheapturbo kit, basically a full race knock off for a 900 less, only difference is it a straight t3/t04e (any size you want), and it does not have a backdoor intercooler. This is what i got except i went with the t3/67 from full race.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (94gsr4dr)

hehe yeah, but what happens when ur full-race knock off manifold has boost creep or cracks due to poor craftsmanship?
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Baked)

you could build your own however im at a strong 5,500 and its not even installed yet. I still need an FPR, earls fittings/lines, and a 3" catback
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (monicle)

Buy a cheap kit and get cheap parts that is the bottom line. I spent $1900 on the kit alone and ended up replacing almost everything! I kept the turbo and manifold. Everything else went out the window! Buy that drag kit for $3199. I am approaching the $4000 mark and I dont even have a Hondata!
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (94gsr4dr)

If your going to spend $4000 on a kit by all means get the full race, just make sure you put it to good use. Meaning if you only have 4k total to spend then this may not be your answer, but if you can compliment the kit with other nice parts then you'll one nice setup

How much do you have to spend?
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (monicle)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by monicle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you could build your own however im at a strong 5,500 and its not even installed yet. I still need an FPR, earls fittings/lines, and a 3" catback</TD></TR></TABLE>

5500 is a bit much... someone is giving it to you in the backside.

I got just a tad less than 3k in a completely custom setup... including my custom 60-1, equal length stainless mani (one of), 3 stainless dp, intake, charge piping, spearco huge cooler, tial wastegate, blitz bov, ge adapter/ lines, my fuel management, etc... only thing still needs to be changed is my fuel pump and install the surge tank.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (Matt B)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Matt B &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Fullrace's kit doesn't come with any fuel management.
Get a Drag kit from importparts.com

DRAG Gen 3 Turbo Kit: $3199.95
Hondata S200B (Boost Version): FREE
Tial 38mm Wastegate Upgrade: FREE
Shipping: FREE
Total: $3199.95 shipped

DRAG Gen 4 Turbo Kit: $3499.95
Hondata S200B (Boost Version): FREE
Tial 38mm Wastegate Upgrade: FREE
Shipping: FREE
Total: $3499.95 shipped

Here’s what you get:
Turbonetics T04/T3 Turbocharger (Upgrade to Precision SC turbo for $150.00)
DRAG 4 into 1 Cast Iron Turbo Exhaust Manifold
Hondata S200B (Boost Version)
Tial 35mm Wastegate 0.5Bar Silver
DRAG Front Mount Intercooler
Blitz Blow-Off Valve
DRAG Mandrel-Bent Chrome-Plated Piping
DRAG 2.5" Exhaust Down Pipe
DRAG Wastegate Dump Tube
DRAG Blue Silicone Couplers and Clamps
DRAG High Pressure/High Volume Inline Fuel Pump
DRAG Intake Air Filter Assembly
Stainless Steel Braided Oil Feed Line w/ Fittings
Oil Return Line Assembly
All Necessary Hardware and Fittings
All Necessary Hoses and Hose Clamps
All Necessary Gaskets

</TD></TR></TABLE>

Plenty of other kits out there, if you have the funds then I would go Full Race no question. I am running a MaxRev based setup and am very happy with it, but plan on upgrading to a Full Race EL manifold down the road... DRAG, is well, kinda like the McDonalds of turbo Honda kits Not bad, not great, just a typical kit.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (twkdCD595)

ughh yeah im piecing my turbo together. Im counting all parts to be used in my installation not just a manifold, turbo, pipes, and IC (sometimes called a kit but should be referred to as a starter kit). Take a look at my parts if you doubt. http://repo.jackmoves.com/view...bum97
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (monicle)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by monicle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ughh yeah im piecing my turbo together. Im counting all parts to be used in my installation not just a manifold, turbo, pipes, and IC (sometimes called a kit but should be referred to as a starter kit). Take a look at my parts if you doubt. [/url]</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont doubt, but I was talking about more than a mani, ic, turbo, and some piping too. I got all the parts you show minus the fuel rail, obd conversion (I am obd 1), cam gears (sohc here), and the defi link.

fuel pump too... almost forgot... good parts though buddy you look like you got more than enough for a sweet setup, dont take it negatively. I guess I can see how you spent that much including the defi bling.
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Default Re: Is 4,000 too much for a Turbo Kit? (twkdCD595)

nah not at all. just supporting that I wasnt taken heh. Yeah its going to be fun when all is said and done. After I get back from japan in february Ill actually be able to spend money again and finish it up.
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i paid 1300 installed and i have a 38mm tial, custom mani that looks like sfp's (tubular), 450's, afc, charge pipes, custom FMIC, MBC, msd 6 btm unit, greddy turbo timer, and other stuff. BTW the turbo is a T3 50 trim, .48ext. i went 13.8@105 with this set up on street tires, stock clutch, and my first time driving boost at the track
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hehe yeah, but what happens when ur full-race knock off manifold has boost creep or cracks due to poor craftsmanship? </TD></TR></TABLE>
it might not be quite the craftsmanship, it does have a lifetime warranty and is still very beefy, have a look at there website. I think the manifold is around 800 bucks.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94gsr4dr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it might not be quite the craftsmanship, it does have a lifetime warranty and is still very beefy, have a look at there website. I think the manifold is around 800 bucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

since your already paying 800 for a knockoff manifold, why not just pay a little more to get one of the best?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -iLLuZioN-B18C1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

since your already paying 800 for a knockoff manifold, why not just pay a little more to get one of the best?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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4,000 is not my max, its just a limit I set. The inline kit i know is good for up to 500 hp, and comes with nice parts.

Could you please direct me to a site with a good full race turbo kit?

Thanks again,
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