for money the saying goes :easy come easy turbo"...dont set yourself a limit if you want it done right, and DONT expect it done on time. mine was going to be done in a week or 2 for the last 2 months, lol.

 

research, research, and research. and lots of money. know what ur talking about before you smack about businesses unlike alot of the new board members. cuz things will go wrong and you wont know who to blame unless you know ur ****.

 

Don't cut corners with the install. Take your time.

 

Im not even turbo'd yet.....but a few buddies are, and a few lessons I know/have learned are : make sure you have enough fuel, make sure you get your setup tuned properly, and IMO, and most importantly, make sure you know about your setup. Dont just buy the parts, let some other dude put it on, and just hope that everything goes right. Know what part does what, and you can figure out most all of your problems yourself.

 

I'm still not turbod but the things I've learned in my quest...

1. Research

2. A $2400 "kit" costs more than $2,400 when you factor in electronics / upgraded fuel management.

3. Nobody is going to give you all the answers no matter how much you bother Art.

 

Good post The biggest lessons I've learned is to know what your getting into. Research, research, research, and a little more research after that. Do it right the first time, have a reputable shop work on your car, don't just go to the cheapest one!!!

 

Yeah, I'm for research.
Oh, and if someone beats you don't JUST turn the boost up. This can get you into a lot of trouble.
Figure out what you need/want, and buy something better than that,

And the old favorite:
Cheap.....Fast.......Reliable (Pick two)

 

research and patience!!!

i learned this the hard way... paying too much for things i should not have even purchased... being to eager to boost and jumping in head first...

 

Don't get greedy
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WATCH YOUR GAUGES!!!

 

have lots of money

 

have a backup car handy.

 

As Dustin nicely stated...Turbo=$$$

and get a standalone or don't do it at all!

 

yes, I learnt that one the hard way...

 

you have to pay to play. i learned that very early in the game

 

in my quest for boost i can safely say forget about fabricated kits

put the kit together yourself, youll save money and youll know everything that went into it

 

build the bottom end and up the boost don't boost greedy on stock bottom end. Will get you in lots of trouble if not tuned correctly to handle it and research research. Umm have a beater and hmmm have a 2nd motor but mostly have a beater thats reliable for driving if the turbo goes wrong. Mostly take care of your shiet don't boost crazy if it can't even handle it!

 

im surprised noone said jsut go and buy a car that came turbo from the factory

i still would love to someday drop a 3SGTE into a civic hatch or an Integra, from the factory they can easily handle around 400hp and the stock ecu and fuel system is good for around 13lbs, not to mention you can get a swap (minus the turbo parts obviously which can also be had quite cheap) for around $1800

i know someone has done this before because there was a kid who had a 96 civic with a 3S in it and some kid posted it up onthe MR2 board when i spent my time over there 2 summers ago

 

Just go buy a factory turbo car........as your beater.

<---- Who just bought a primo condtion '90 Talon TSi AWD for the daily grind.

Lesson learned:

Get a standalone.
Get it TUNED!
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Always replace the timing belt when you take it off, no matter what.

 

I learned this too, people like to regirgitate bullshit they read online, when they never talk from experience or anything.

 

Pay for it now, or pay for it harder latter. Buy the good stuff dont skimp.

 

thats a shame... a screwed up credit history will make you pay a lot more for everything that has to do with credit in the long run.


Anyway, so far Ive learned to deal with good people only when buying things. If hey sound like a dick on the phone, just hang up, because when they **** up your order, they will be a bigger dick.
Also, get good brand/quality items so that you dont have to spend more in the long run.

 

idont have a bad credit history, they are just maxed out reight now becasue i want to get the turbo in and running right well before next season .
trust me my **** is good

 

Learn, save, spend, beat yourself for getting sucked into a money pit, beat a shitstang, realize its all worth it