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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Hey guys i finally got the money to turbo my stock ls.. its my first setup so im purchasing an ebay turbo kit... i was just wonderin are there any good tuners in philly.. i just want to get it tuned to run safe on 10psi
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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dont buy an ebay turbo kit... save up and piece one together.

then as far as tuning... r/t tuning n lansdale does good work
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris.
dont buy an ebay turbo kit... save up and piece one together.
i agree dont buy the ebay turbo kit..it sucks for HONDAS!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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i agree dont buy the ebay turbo kit..it sucks for HONDAS!


You will not be happy with the results. Save up a little more money and piece something together. You could probably find a good used Greddy kit for $1,500-$2,000.

Also, set a WHP goal and do not go by PSI. PSI does not mean as much as WHP.

As for a tuner, Jeff Evans all the way. I drove there from Pittsburgh.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Ok thanks.. i have $900 to spend so ill just piece one toghether... is it a good idea to buy a cast iron manifold? cuz i kno someone selling one for a good price... my step dad has a sparco intercooler at his junk yard and its in perfect condition... is sparco a good brand?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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You will not be happy with the results. Save up a little more money and piece something together. You could probably find a good used Greddy kit for $1,500-$2,000.

Also, set a WHP goal and do not go by PSI. PSI does not mean as much as WHP.

As for a tuner, Jeff Evans all the way. I drove there from Pittsburgh.
Jeff Evans only touch cars that wires and other things are not HACKED up..
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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i'd recommend saving at least double your amount before venturing into this modification. im looking to boost my motor as well, and the good quality kit i want brand new is 2800 minus a tune. personally, i dont like log style manifolds. sparco is a good brand.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Ok thanks.. i have $900 to spend so ill just piece one toghether... is it a good idea to buy a cast iron manifold? cuz i kno someone selling one for a good price... my step dad has a sparco intercooler at his junk yard and its in perfect condition... is sparco a good brand?
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sparco is a good brand.
i think you guys mean SPEARCO Intercoolers. but yeah they are really good. Ebay, For the loss. it will just break on you almost as soon as you put it on. i highly suggest doing some research before you decide to do anything ( i.e. jump into the forced induction section). all i can say is read, read , and more reading
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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i think you guys mean SPEARCO Intercoolers. but yeah they are really good. Ebay, For the loss. it will just break on you almost as soon as you put it on. i highly suggest doing some research before you decide to do anything ( i.e. jump into the forced induction section). all i can say is read, read , and more reading
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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sparco, still a brand. lol
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by HONDRETTI
sparco, still a brand. lol
oh i c wat u did thur lol
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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oh i c wat u did thur lol
lol
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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yea i messed up wit the sparco part.. but yea ill just piece my kit together wit quality parts
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philly area? go to these guys for turbo parts

http://extremepsi.com
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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thank you this place is not to far from me
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Yeah right! They're prices are through the roof.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Yeah right! They're prices are through the roof.
Compared to who? I think they have one of the best prices in the tristate as well as first state motorsports. Then again I could care less about saving a buck or two LOL
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Compared to a lot of people. For example, they wanted $700 for a set of tien springs. A few other prices from them was outrageous as well. i just can't remember every little thing. Trust me, shop online copmpared to them.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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What???? What springs cost that much?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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None should.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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what kinds of car? i want to see what 700 dollar springs look like. anyway, I've never bought basic bolt ons from them so i wouldn t know. iive bought plenty of turbos, wastegates, and misc. turbo acessories from them and their pricing is comparable to other internet sites
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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if you don't mind the drive innovative motorworks in carlisle is supposed to be pretty decent. http://www.innovative-motorworks.com/ prices (to me) don't seem to bad. i've never been there so i can't speak from personal experience. but i know a few people in my area that have, and they say nothing but good things about the place.
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