Ive been workin on my car for about a year and ive got all the basic bolt ons and some engine work but i havent done anything with FI yet because i didnt have the money. Now ive got some cash and I was wondering if anyone could explain to me what sort of parts im going to need to replace. I was wondering when you guys are talking about the manifold are you talking about the exhaust manifold or intake manifold. Am i going to need to get rid of my cold air intake and my header. I dont know I would appreciate it if you guys didnt flame me i'm only 16 and just getting started.

 

go here http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/turbo.html

 

here a list of the basics:

Exhaust manifold.... your header is gonna go cause this manifold is shorter to fix the turbo
Turbo.. lot and lots of options for this depending on you goals
Down pipe..
intercooler and piping... I heard you can use some of the air intake pipes some people have for this but you still going to need the rest to hook up you i/c
FMU... fuel management unit
BOV... blow off valve
wastegate....
boost controller....
some guages... to keep track of different stuff.. ( not necessary but it helps)

i think that's about it for a basic turbo kit... if anyone has something to add please do this is out of the top of my head...
but you can certainly get more stuff that i haven't mention to have better results out of a turbo kit...

 

one more thing if you do a search you cna find more more info on this... lots of people ask this question all the time so i'm pretty sure you cna find some real informative threads in the archives... read and read... my .02 u never can get enough info on FI

 

Thanks that was a great site