cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
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cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
how much should i look at spending in a turbo set up for a b18c1 granteed im not looking at making a full out race car this is my dd but i am looking at making around 250 to 300 hp but i want to install all it my self and ill have some one else tune it a parts list of everthing ill need would be nice . and also cant i get alot of it of ebay like the intercooler tubing ect .
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
how much should i look at spending in a turbo set up for a b18c1 granteed im not looking at making a full out race car this is my dd but i am looking at making around 250 to 300 hp but i want to install all it my self and ill have some one else tune it a parts list of everthing ill need would be nice . and also cant i get alot of it of ebay like the intercooler tubing ect .
but you need to do it right like a smart person would and stay off ebay.
for quality youl spend $1000-2000
manifold 200-600
turbo 200-1000
wastegate n wastegate downpipe 100-150
blow off valve 100-150
intercooler and piping 200
fuel pump $80
injectors $100-400
chipd ecu and moates ostrich and tuning $175-600
downpipe 100-200
wideband 200
oil pressure gauge 50
boost gauge 50
cold plugs 16
oil feed line 20(cheap out on ebay and youl regret it
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cams 300
stg 45 clutch 200
port the head 500
forged internals 800
stg1 axles 500
catch can 60
xternal coil n dizzy cap 90
drap radials 200
traction bar 200
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
You can cheap out on some stuff. You can get some flanges on eBay cheap, mandrel bent tubing to build an exhaust and for the IC piping, some gauges can be found reasonable if you get Isspro or Stewart Warner. Everyone buys Autometer so they never go for under like $40.
Like Rick said, don't get eBay oil lines, the "JDM" intercoolers aren't going to cool quite as well as an expensive one, ebay turbos are very hit or miss and a used Garret can be found for around about 100.
Like Rick said, don't get eBay oil lines, the "JDM" intercoolers aren't going to cool quite as well as an expensive one, ebay turbos are very hit or miss and a used Garret can be found for around about 100.
Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
Right. ONE business. we're glad we decided not to try and do that, because even the ebay compressor covers and turbine housings are rather crap.
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
junk yard turbo set up about $600-800
but you need to do it right like a smart person would and stay off ebay.
for quality youl spend $1000-2000 (your not good at math)
manifold 200-600
turbo 200-1000
wastegate n wastegate downpipe 100-150
blow off valve 100-150
intercooler and piping 200
fuel pump $80 (walbro 255lpg about 100 or so)
injectors $100-400
chipd ecu and moates ostrich and tuning $175-600
downpipe 100-200
wideband 200
oil pressure gauge 50
boost gauge 50
cold plugs 16 (ngk bkr7e)
oil feed line 20(cheap out on ebay and youl regret it) I always use ebay oil lines, work great with the restrictor they come with
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cams 300 (not needed for 250-300whp)
stg 45 clutch 200 (never heard of a stage 45 clutch)
port the head 500 (not needed for 250-300)
forged internals 800 (again not needed )
stg1 axles 500 (not needed)
catch can 60 (not needed)
xternal coil n dizzy cap 90 (stock works just fine)
drap radials 200
traction bar 200 (good suspension and you wont need this)
but you need to do it right like a smart person would and stay off ebay.
for quality youl spend $1000-2000 (your not good at math)
manifold 200-600
turbo 200-1000
wastegate n wastegate downpipe 100-150
blow off valve 100-150
intercooler and piping 200
fuel pump $80 (walbro 255lpg about 100 or so)
injectors $100-400
chipd ecu and moates ostrich and tuning $175-600
downpipe 100-200
wideband 200
oil pressure gauge 50
boost gauge 50
cold plugs 16 (ngk bkr7e)
oil feed line 20(cheap out on ebay and youl regret it) I always use ebay oil lines, work great with the restrictor they come with
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cams 300 (not needed for 250-300whp)
stg 45 clutch 200 (never heard of a stage 45 clutch)
port the head 500 (not needed for 250-300)
forged internals 800 (again not needed )
stg1 axles 500 (not needed)
catch can 60 (not needed)
xternal coil n dizzy cap 90 (stock works just fine)
drap radials 200
traction bar 200 (good suspension and you wont need this)
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
thanks for the info guys i was just asking because i got a quote from a shop that thats all they do and they said 8 grand and the hell with that im pretty mechanical inclined just i have never did a turbo set up its why i asked but i was just seeing if i could do it cheaper and i knew not to use the ebay torbo but i thought the rest of the stuff would be ok besides the oil line i had a freind tell me the were crap but thanks for the info
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
What about the dice? 
I'd also look into a used greddy kit. I sold mine about 2 years ago basically complete for $1500. The only thing the guy had to get was a tunable ECU. That will satisfy you for the hp goals. I'm sure there are some out there for sale.
As for the 8 g's for shop to do it is about right. They'd probably build the motor for you and install everything so all you need to worry about is coughing up the dough. But I certainly here you on doing it yourself.
I'd also look into a used greddy kit. I sold mine about 2 years ago basically complete for $1500. The only thing the guy had to get was a tunable ECU. That will satisfy you for the hp goals. I'm sure there are some out there for sale.
As for the 8 g's for shop to do it is about right. They'd probably build the motor for you and install everything so all you need to worry about is coughing up the dough. But I certainly here you on doing it yourself.
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
i can build the motor myself to save the cash for other thing i just didnt see it being worth 8 grand to install a turbo and tune it a lil hi to me i think ill just install it and order a ecu for the stuff that i install on it with the map i want them ill take it to someone to put on the dyno and tune it thanks for all the comments tho .
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
do it your self much cheaper. this is my list and round about of what i paid brand new: granted could of been cheaper if i would of left out a few things but imma doit once doit rite kind of person.
tial bov and wastegate $400
3"down pipe,dump tube and ramhorn mani $1000 from spoolin performance
ebay intercooler pipes $80
couplers and clamps $80
backdoor intercooler $500
neptune rpt and tunerview $550
b&r catch can $300
garrate t3/t4 $500
oil feed and drain $100
tial bov and wastegate $400
3"down pipe,dump tube and ramhorn mani $1000 from spoolin performance
ebay intercooler pipes $80
couplers and clamps $80
backdoor intercooler $500
neptune rpt and tunerview $550
b&r catch can $300
garrate t3/t4 $500
oil feed and drain $100
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Re: cost of a turbo set up for b18c1
edelbrock makes a turbo kit for the gsr that is supposedly a plug-and-play type of deal and i've only heard good things about it (it makes 250 hp and is street legal) but it's kinda expensive (like 3500). my $0.02
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