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Is it worth going turbo if my goals are only 600rwhp??
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<blockquote data-quote="Juiced46" data-source="post: 15448312" data-attributes="member: 11519"><p>Now dont get me wrong. To do it CORRECTLY it is very very expensive. Trust me. I am well over $50k in mods in my Auto/Turbo/SRA car on top of the price of the car new when I bought it in 2003. </p><p></p><p>However, your prices are a reach. BUT it also depends on exactly what the person wants. I do agree, a turbo job is not a $3000 job. However you can go with a turn key kit like a Hellion single (I know it is not the most optimal) but it works and need no fab. You can get a very good turbo for $1000-$1500. </p><p></p><p>Maybe the best boost controller is $1000 but you do not need to spend that much. He can get a manual, not the best idea, but it works. I ran a Manual Hallman Pro with a cockpit controller which costs like $150 and ran mid 9s on pump gas with that. Not the most optimal controller, but it did the job. It has since been upgraded. Heck a boost leash controller is what, $500?</p><p></p><p>You do not need a boost a spark</p><p></p><p>Who says he needs an engine? Yes he should budget an engine build just in case, but not necessary. A proper engine build can very well eclipse $10,000</p><p></p><p>Depending on the tuner you use. You may pay anywhere from $300-$1000+</p><p></p><p>You do not need a built 8.8" I am a HUGE advocate for using an SRA, but for what this guy is doing. A few IRS mods and suspension tweaks with a good tire will do just fine in his case. </p><p></p><p>Trans- That is debateable. Keeping the T56 and doing a 26pline, TOB sleeve and a twin disk is about $2000 or so. Going Auto, well you are talking $5000-$7000 to do it correctly. </p><p></p><p>I am one of those people that likes to do it right. But you can still start small and do mods slowly overtime after getting the main needed parts. </p><p></p><p>I will disagree with you on the a 600rwhp turbo car will lose to a 600rwhp PD car on the street. My car with the Th400 on my 590rwhp tune(18psi) would walk 700-750rwhp Whipple/KB cars that I personally built. Even when I had a T56, I had no problem talking down TS cars that made similar power or more then me. </p><p></p><p>Anyhow, going the turbo route is indeed costly to do it right. For the OP, he can start off with the supporting mods like fuel, maf, tires, and suspension for now. He does not need an engine or a 9" for what he is doing at the moment. Down the road he can decide what route he wants to go for rear end upgrades etc and do things slowly. It took meabout 4-5 years to get my car where I wanted it. Started out slow with my SRA build. It still is currently not at the level I want it at. Same with my engine, turbo setup etc. </p><p></p><p>I just wouldnt go out and buy a shitty On3 kit for 20 bucks, slap a BAP and tune and call it a day. No way in hell. </p><p></p><p>At the end of the day. There are so many variables cost can range immensely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juiced46, post: 15448312, member: 11519"] Now dont get me wrong. To do it CORRECTLY it is very very expensive. Trust me. I am well over $50k in mods in my Auto/Turbo/SRA car on top of the price of the car new when I bought it in 2003. However, your prices are a reach. BUT it also depends on exactly what the person wants. I do agree, a turbo job is not a $3000 job. However you can go with a turn key kit like a Hellion single (I know it is not the most optimal) but it works and need no fab. You can get a very good turbo for $1000-$1500. Maybe the best boost controller is $1000 but you do not need to spend that much. He can get a manual, not the best idea, but it works. I ran a Manual Hallman Pro with a cockpit controller which costs like $150 and ran mid 9s on pump gas with that. Not the most optimal controller, but it did the job. It has since been upgraded. Heck a boost leash controller is what, $500? You do not need a boost a spark Who says he needs an engine? Yes he should budget an engine build just in case, but not necessary. A proper engine build can very well eclipse $10,000 Depending on the tuner you use. You may pay anywhere from $300-$1000+ You do not need a built 8.8" I am a HUGE advocate for using an SRA, but for what this guy is doing. A few IRS mods and suspension tweaks with a good tire will do just fine in his case. Trans- That is debateable. Keeping the T56 and doing a 26pline, TOB sleeve and a twin disk is about $2000 or so. Going Auto, well you are talking $5000-$7000 to do it correctly. I am one of those people that likes to do it right. But you can still start small and do mods slowly overtime after getting the main needed parts. I will disagree with you on the a 600rwhp turbo car will lose to a 600rwhp PD car on the street. My car with the Th400 on my 590rwhp tune(18psi) would walk 700-750rwhp Whipple/KB cars that I personally built. Even when I had a T56, I had no problem talking down TS cars that made similar power or more then me. Anyhow, going the turbo route is indeed costly to do it right. For the OP, he can start off with the supporting mods like fuel, maf, tires, and suspension for now. He does not need an engine or a 9" for what he is doing at the moment. Down the road he can decide what route he wants to go for rear end upgrades etc and do things slowly. It took meabout 4-5 years to get my car where I wanted it. Started out slow with my SRA build. It still is currently not at the level I want it at. Same with my engine, turbo setup etc. I just wouldnt go out and buy a shitty On3 kit for 20 bucks, slap a BAP and tune and call it a day. No way in hell. At the end of the day. There are so many variables cost can range immensely. [/QUOTE]
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