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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 02:48 PM
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Ok same old story for me. When i get my EG im going ls/turbo and i want to install everything myself.

now i would like the drag 3 kit but im almost going to look into teh greddy kit.

so how tough is it to do this?

thanks guys.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 02:50 PM
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If you have knowledgeable help, it won't be a problem. I say go for it.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 02:57 PM
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Do it!!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:03 PM
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had help from a friend plus the board. It's really not that hard.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:03 PM
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i did it by myself too......
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:15 PM
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ditto...all you need is some
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:19 PM
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I did my install plus some of the welding on the downpipe and IC piping too...
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:21 PM
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I'm doing it now as we speak.....................just got EGT mount and oil pan welded, intercooler installed...........it is fun........really makes you understand how your car works.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 04:20 PM
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:raises hand: w/ help of a friend.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 05:23 PM
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I tried to do it with a friend, and it worked . . . just not very well. We messed up the vacuum lines, but once we got it straightened out with help from another buddy of ours, it ran like a champ.

My point is: you should at least try to do it yourself, but make sure you've got someone looking over your shoulder to make sure you don't mess anything up too bad.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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go for it dude. its pretty easy. Just dont try and install a 3" downpipe. That is more of a bitch than the entire turbo install.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 06:51 PM
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do it. I did my FMAX and it came out great. Gonna have to redo it cause the turbo is leaking oil. The turbo has to come out tomorrow which means most of the install. Damn, i'm not looking forward to it. Its cold outside.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 07:17 PM
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Just some elbow grease... but that never hurt anybody. I'm agreed w/ the helping
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 07:42 PM
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do it, expect around 2-3 days of work and two-three weeks of tweaking and tuning, tightening bolts that you thought was tight enough....
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 09:36 PM
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Very easy job, especially if you have access to a lift. Thanks to all the guys on the board for help on my install especially turbointeg95, he was a big help. The oil return line is probably the hardest thing about the job, if you cant weld just get someone else to do it for you. Take it to a shop.
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 10:02 PM
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Just do it...just take your time...if u are not sure about something, just ask bro...i didnt know anything about it but i tried and it was fine..you will not learn until u try...Good luck
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Old Nov 18, 2001 | 02:35 PM
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Default Re: who installed their own turbo. (smkngsr)

wow thanks a lot for teh replys guys. See none of my freinds are into cars like me so my help will be minimal unless i find someone locally who will be willing to help.

either way im going, my car, my money, so **** it i want to do it.

anyway this project is really only in teh beginning stages so ill keep you gusy posted.


by the way what does an EG with about 200whp run in the 1320?

thanks agian guys

Mike
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Old Nov 18, 2001 | 06:11 PM
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did it myself took about 6 hour to install my greedy gsr kit whit all the ecm whire and injector some friend com for helping to
i would say about 5 in a scale of 10 difficult ratio
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Old Nov 18, 2001 | 06:47 PM
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Default Re: who installed their own turbo. (mikvtec)

I've done two for/with my friends:

1.) '94 GSR DRAG III kit ~ outcome: 261whp/190ft.lb @ 6psi

2.) '95 Dodge Avenger Hahn Stage I kit ~ outcome: FMIC install in progress.

The Avenger is currently running non-IC'd at 5psi.. feels great. Alot better than stock! Boost arrives around 2500rpm.

Definitely do the turbo install yourself. Just some patience, common sense, and decent tools.
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Old Nov 18, 2001 | 09:42 PM
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did it myself took about 6 hour to install my greedy gsr kit whit all the ecm whire and injector some friend com for helping to
LOL. That's how long It took me to do mine.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 05:15 AM
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Default Re: who installed their own turbo. (DB8GSR)

Me and a friend installed my turbo kit. It took us roughly 1 day...the only thing is i had to go to a shop to get my downpipe and flexpipe welded. Take your time and make sure you have the right parts and they all fit each other. Good Luck
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 07:09 AM
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I don't have my turbo yet, but I'll be doing the install by myself when I get it. As long as you think ahead and try to do everything in your head before you're gonna be fine. That's only if you solve some problems before, and are fairly confident that your mental walkthrough will be similar to the real thing. Just don't assume it'll be done in a couple of hours
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 08:44 AM
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it's definitely fun and easy with a basic knowledge of what you're doing.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 03:08 PM
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Where in central MA? I might be able to help.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 03:31 PM
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(raises hand)

Did my own too.

Tom
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