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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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i'm looking into buying a turbo system. i'm new to fi. i'm looking for a website to buy a nice turbo setup for a low price. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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what's your budget?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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i was hopeing around $2,000.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jbscivichb92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i was hopeing around $2,000.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Then you have to go Home Made Turbo Style...
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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You still need a EMS and cover little items like gauges & etc...
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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well, not really. my setup so far is well under 2,000. t3/t04e, .63 57 trim, sfp ic piping. drag 3 intercooler, blitz dd bov, all couplers and clamps, 38mm tial anodized red (30 bucks BRAND NEW) bailhatch ceramic coated mani. DSM450's, custom 3' dp and dump tube and a couple other things. You can do it for around 2k, maybe a tad bit over (2-300) You just have to find the deals and things that are on sale.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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i can go up to $3,000 for everything. i have a 92 civic cx with 2nd gen b16a. do you know of any good write ups on home made turbo setups?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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with 3k, you'd could piece together a very nice turbo kit.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wantboost &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, not really. my setup so far is well under 2,000. t3/t04e, .63 57 trim, sfp ic piping. drag 3 intercooler, blitz dd bov, all couplers and clamps, 38mm tial anodized red (30 bucks BRAND NEW) bailhatch ceramic coated mani. DSM450's, custom 3' dp and dump tube and a couple other things. You can do it for around 2k, maybe a tad bit over (2-300) You just have to find the deals and things that are on sale.</TD></TR></TABLE>

who did you go through to buy your setup?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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numerous ppl. i found a deal on lightly used parts. my manifold i got in trade for a bare block and head.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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did you get most of your stuff through the fi classifieds?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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yea, just shop around for deals. If you talk to bailhatch, he can hook you up with a nice manifold for about 300 bucks
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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what type of ems should i run?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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its all about personal preference, just dont run a vafc.

I'm going to run uberdata temporarily until i can get an Autronic PnP

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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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lol. i hit 200 i think yesterday.
so here's my list

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manifold
turbo
intercooler
bov
waste gate
down pipe
injectors
oil lines
fuel pump

anything else or anything on the list not needed?
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dumptube
clutch
intercooler piping
couplers and clamps for piping
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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whats a dump tube for?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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to route the exhaust gases from the wastegate out of the engine bay, if you dont have one, then youre gonna have a sooty black mess under your hood
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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i c

should i buy the piping premade or have it custom made?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jbscivichb92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i c

should i buy the piping premade or have it custom made?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No matter if you buy it premade you still have to do some customizing for everything to fit right...
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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custom generally costs less. you could buy all of the bends yourself,cut them then take them to a muffler shop or someone and have them weld them.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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cool. thanks for being patient with me. i appreciate the help.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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yea, CivicEj1 is right. i bought mine premade, but only because i got a deal. They came off of the same year and model car, so i know they'll fit.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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are those greddy turbo kits on ebay worth a ****?
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