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Old Dec 14, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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About how much does everything run, just a turbo and piping...

Prices minus the turbo...I wanna know an estimate on everything else...
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 03:58 AM
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probably like 1000. but dont forget an intercooler too. i'd say if u junk yarded all the parts you could get a complete setup minus the fuel management for approx 800-1500. for new parts figure like 2000
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I would rather go with all new parts and do it right the first time...

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well a new or rebuilt t3 turbo will run you anywhere from 450-800 or so , a decent intercooler will be around 900-1000 , and then piping wouldnt be too much if u can do it yerself. the fuel management would be the hardest part. u could run a t4 too look up a turbo rebuilding place or a cheap place online. the hardest part will be finding a turbo manifold. if u can make it but that goes for alot of stuff.
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I got a hairdryer and some duct tape. . . and most importantly a swiss army knife. . .
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NICE can u help me dj? not lol i cant wait til i get a pe s/c for my box. now thats NICE lol
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seriously! You never watched Macgyver? I can build a thermo-nuclear warhead with a couple toothpicks, a stick of gum, some bleach, and a used condom.
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ewww a used condom tho? thats just nasty dj back on topic.
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I'm having the same idea slowpoke414 has...the Hybrid turbo is said to spool a lot faster while giving substantial boost...

I know a guy who can bend pipes...(he did my exhaust on previous vehicle)...you think an exhaust pipe bender could make a header??
-that's a serious question too...
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www.turbochargers.com
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yes you can make a manifold with strong enough pipes. and it will spool pretty good.
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they need to hurry up on a kit that gives good gains...i want one !
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you can only get so much outta a small motor. i mean it's one thing to have huge gains but i'd like to have something reliable
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