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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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just like the title states wich is the cheapest but good kit for turbo
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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here we go again. pick two cheap - reliable - fast

it is like this:
cheap and reliable isnt fast
reliable and fast isnt cheap
fast and cheap isnt relaible

the best thing to do is to put together your own kit.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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put together your own kit. you will get the power you want and will most likely be cheaper than any put-together kit
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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ok its for an ls vtec what parts are good beacused if i had the money i like full race kits but 4000 its to much right know iam building a house
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Default Re: cheapest turbo mode (boostedcivicsir)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here we go again. pick two cheap - reliable - fast

it is like this:
cheap and reliable isnt fast
reliable and fast isnt cheap
fast and cheap isnt relaible

the best thing to do is to put together your own kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Unless your motor is built, you won't need anything too crazy anyway. $1500- $2000 should be enough to build yourself something nice.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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These type of people boost their cars and still get burnt by the DSMs...........................
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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If you or anyone you know knows what they are doing....piece together a kit that will meet your goal.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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piece your own **** together

u decide on the parts and turbo u want.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Default Re: cheapest turbo mode (eggiel)

Not to be rude or flippant about it, but the cheapest bestest turbo kit is the one you build for yourself after doing lots of research and deciding on your specific goals! Knowing what you *really* want is half of the problem, and researching the best way to get there is the rest of it. I'm sorry, but making a post asking "which turbo kit is both cheapest and best" won't get you the answers you seek.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Default Re: cheapest turbo mode (boostedcivicsir)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here we go again. pick two cheap - reliable - fast

it is like this:
cheap and reliable isnt fast
reliable and fast isnt cheap
fast and cheap isnt relaible

the best thing to do is to put together your own kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i like that, its going in my sig
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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w00t! i made a signature!
but alas i cannot take full credit for that. i did read it elsewhere.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">w00t! i made a signature!
but alas i cannot take full credit for that. i did read it elsewhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll still give you props though. You can save lots of money by making your own kit, with good parts, and save lots. Example, Drag Kit, $3200. The kit I pieced together, $2500. Now that's not huge savings, but I got all quality stuff, Turbonetics turbo, Full-Race manifold, Tial wastegate, Greddy BOV, and so on. Piece one together.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stealthmode62 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Unless your motor is built, you won't need anything too crazy anyway. $1500- $2000 should be enough to build yourself something nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That is some of the best advice I've heard all day!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Specail Ed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'll still give you props though. You can save lots of money by making your own kit, with good parts, and save lots. Example, Drag Kit, $3200. The kit I pieced together, $2500. Now that's not huge savings, but I got all quality stuff, Turbonetics turbo, Full-Race manifold, Tial wastegate, Greddy BOV, and so on. Piece one together.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is what i want to here i dont care for the money but i already invested $4000 in a nos setup and since i dont want to get stuck in nos cause it gets expensive
what i did is set my car that if iam going boost all i need is the turbine manifold etc etc ............

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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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Default Re: cheapest turbo mode (eggiel)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eggiel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just like the title states wich is the cheapest but good kit for turbo</TD></TR></TABLE>

written by someone who hasn't searched or read up the faq's

Not rude- just sick of people wanting to be feed the info rather than doing a little legwork. i pieced my own kit together from most of what i read up on the faq's and reading about other people' setup.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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Default Re: cheapest turbo mode (eggiel)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eggiel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i already invested $4000 in a nos setup</TD></TR></TABLE> ?????? Doesn't that seem like alot of money JUST for a NOS setup? I never bought a NOS setup so I could be wrong but to me, thats alot of money for that kind of setup. Could have used that money for major engine upgrades.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tjbizzo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not to be rude or flippant about it, but the cheapest bestest turbo kit is the one you build for yourself after doing lots of research and deciding on your specific goals! Knowing what you *really* want is half of the problem, and researching the best way to get there is the rest of it. I'm sorry, but making a post asking "which turbo kit is both cheapest and best" won't get you the answers you seek. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Read and learn kids....SAT word for the day.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Damn, my entire budget for my built D16 turbo (inc. vehicle) is around $4k! And I'm hoping for 300-400 whp.

I'd say in kit form, get a Greddy kit with an 18g turbo.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stealthmode62 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Unless your motor is built, you won't need anything too crazy anyway. $1500- $2000 should be enough to build yourself something nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>

^^^ what he said Except that I'd say 2k for sourcing it yourself will get a very nice kit (if just for turbo parts, not motor)
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheKingPin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">These type of people boost their cars and still get burnt by the DSMs...........................</TD></TR></TABLE>

and? there are SEVERAL low 10sec DD DSM's in my state...SEVERAL. There's like 5-6 in the same city, Wilmington.

That's a stupid ******* comment
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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and, and btw....author, stand those cams up on end
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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I am all for putting a custom kit turbo together, you learn things like, that wastegate isnt a bov or hey fmu's suck and my favorite vafc's are not standalone's check out http://www.turboelements.com for some turbo parts, good luck!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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I agree. The products the turo kits come with are just not up to standards. The kit i'm piecing together will end up costing 4300. Just for parts. Yes, i like quality. And thats without a sleeved block..........just can't beat custom.

Most people end up changing parts after they get their kit anyway, why not just start off with what you want.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 6E LUDE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> ?????? Doesn't that seem like alot of money JUST for a NOS setup? I never bought a NOS setup so I could be wrong but to me, thats alot of money for that kind of setup. Could have used that money for major engine upgrades.</TD></TR></TABLE>

4000 the motor only
+ rods,header,s300,nos kit,ill put pis as soon is finshed
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