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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 04:59 AM
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Hey guys can't decide on which way to go with my tc. I know that turbo is easy way to get big power, but I don't know that many n/a tcs that have big power.I would like to be a little different. I know there is a stoker kit from brain Crower so I believe that 300 should be be possible. Let me know what you think, the best way to go is. Thanks.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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okay, 1, you should have searched, 2, since you aren't going to. let me lay it out for you,

n/a equals lots of time, money and work for like 200 whp. n/a builds on the tc aren't done because it is way too much effort for way too little power.

turbos however make redicullous power on the tc's engines easily. bolt-on kits running base maps make 240 whp, and are much cheaper and easier.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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you want to be different, the most important is how much is your budget? and getting a good tune.
basic turbo usually get you up to between 260hp and 300hp for around 4 grands and up. you will need insane amount of money to get up to 300 hp NA. Once you go over 200 hp, you will need to upgrade clutch too
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Thanks for the info, yeah I know that turbo is the best if you are on a budget and that a turbo can be in one day were stroking it can take a while and also means taking the engine out.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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do not boost on a budget. i would recommend dezod or ptuning.
and get a tune by ptuning no matter what turbo kit you have.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I would go turbo, and if you have that amount of $$ to make it lay down good numbers at N/A, then considering upgrading to a more powerful car.
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Yeah, I was just thinking about that. I will probably go turbo, cause I was just thinking, even If I had to money to my engine have 300hp on n/a that would be completely maxed out, I could get more on a turbo set up.
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good thinking, can't wait to see some results! get started already! =P
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Yeah, I was just thinking about that. I will probably go turbo, cause I was just thinking, even If I had to money to my engine have 300hp on n/a that would be completely maxed out, I could get more on a turbo set up.
300whp N/A car would be rocketship though. It would be so awesome.
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Awsome but seems impossible you can only do so much N/A
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Thanks for all the replies it helped a lot. I guess I won't waist any money on headers or anything like that. I think I am going to finish the suspension before I get the turbo. Also I stronger clutch and light weight fly wheel.
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Good choice.
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btw the most expensive N/a build was leslie A. she is sponsored by scion and her motor only made 250hp even after probably 100k invested in it
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wow thats alot. Don't want to spend that much lol
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Originally Posted by cburglb34
btw the most expensive N/a build was leslie A. she is sponsored by scion and her motor only made 250hp even after probably 100k invested in it
that seems worth it
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cburglb34
btw the most expensive N/a build was leslie A. she is sponsored by scion and her motor only made 250hp even after probably 100k invested in it

That kind of hard to beilve!

BC stroker kit
Bc Cams
a beam rods
high comp pistons
ported head polished exhaust port
Intake manifold
long tube headers
racegas
aem ems
BS removal
lightened crank
good tune

i mean it wouldint be cheap.. but that would have to yeild at least 250-275
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cburglb34
even after probably 100k invested in it
Reminds me of a FATF line. There's no way it costed 100k to get that power, and if it did, they were getting ripped off hard as hell on parts.
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I'm not going to bother reading all the other posts. Just go turbo and be happy!
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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^^^^^ that simple



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