So I'm thinking of boosting my tC this upcoming summer, but I have a few questions for you guys:

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)?
What PSI are you putting down?
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)?
What WHP are you producing with your setup?
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling?
And lastly,

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it?

Thanks in advance! I just wanna be sure which route I want to go

You guys are great!

 

Hey, I don't have a tc but I do have a t/c xb and i love it can't imagine owning it without it, imho i would get a kit that had it all, an ecu, and such, not sure if there is one available with injectors, i would imagine there is one great advantage to a turbo is there are so many upgrades especially for your model, I have a Greddy kit and can proudly say no real issues to report, about 30000miles and still strong, I believe there are greater power gains to be had from a t/c because of easily adjustable boost pressure, manifold and turbo swaps and many others, my rec. is to go turbo, but that's just my $0.02 good luck!

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? Turbocharger. Greddy Kit w/Extras
What PSI are you putting down? Spiking 9psi.. Waving 7 psi after that.. get an electronic boost controller
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? E-Manage, 2.5" S-Pipe to 3" Catback
What WHP are you producing with your setup? 291whp 262 ft/lb tq
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? 13.8 in the 1/4 on falken azenis
And lastly,

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it?

would do it again in a second. motor work and a switch to the aem f/ic are my goals for 08

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? Turbo Toyotas Stage 1 Turbo
What PSI are you putting down? 5
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? AEM F/IC, 650cc Injectors, 2.5in DP&SP, Injen Axle back (boo)
What WHP are you producing with your setup? 252whp (had 320whp at 8psi)
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? untested, but I've beated Mustang GTs.
And lastly,

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it? LOVE IT!

Try lurking around the FI forums a bit more. You will get alot more info reading the other threads then you will posting up questions that have already been answered.
Good luck!

 

Yea I've been on here *lurking* for the past week or so... just last night I read through the entire sticky section lol... I'm fairly serious about it, so I'd like to get as much info on it as I can

Right now though, if I had the money, I'd probably be leaning toward the s/c since I run an auto :-\ Probably add a 9.5 PSI pulley and e-manage to get 250whp, if possible

But I'll keep my mind open up until it's crunch time for my decision.

 

btw, CAI = nogo on turbo

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? T/C
What PSI are you putting down? 5.6
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? axleback
What WHP are you producing with your setup? not sure, but it sure as hell pulls.
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? dunno, but when my boost is back up at 8, sti's cry in my presence.
And lastly,

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it? nope

 

Youhave to do some fixing to get a CAI to work with the SC as well.
What year is your tC, kid?

 

its on 06, son! haha

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? S/C
What PSI are you putting down? 8.4
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? Fujita CAI, ZPI Stage 0 Pulley (9 PSI), Emanage Blue (tuned), ARK N2 exhaust (catback)
What WHP are you producing with your setup? 222whp
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? Haven't tracked it yet

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it?
100% glad! Pulls nicely, sounds great, zero problems after upgrading the bearings

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)?

Custom Turbo Kit using stainless housing ball bearing GT35RSS

What PSI are you putting down?

10 PSI on 93 octane 15 lbs on Q16 VP race fuel

What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)?

Hydra Standalone ECU
3 inch s pipe and custom 3 inch exhaust
Motor all stock (have new one being built)

What WHP are you producing with your setup?

360 WHP on 93 octane over 430 easily on race fuel (never dyno'd it on race fuel)
Sadly I can't really run the turbo to it's potential yet. It doesn't really wake up until 17 PSI.

What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling?

12.5@116 MPH but I know i can do better

I'm a boostaholic now. Can never have enough boost.

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? turbo

What PSI are you putting down? 14psi

What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? GReddy emanage ultimate, 550 inj., zpi s pipe and greddy axel back (going to ptuning exhaust shortly and custom 3in dp thank god)

What WHP are you producing with your setup? 292hp and 333tq

What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? never tracked but will be in the spring... id assume mid to low 13s

And lastly,

Are you glad you boosted? OR do you regret it? very happy with my boost, i would do it over but not on my tc id rather build a factory turboed car.

 

So now I've heard that you need to do something else to the engine to run a CAI with the supercharger? Huh?

My initial list of things to do was:
Supercharger
NST 9.5 Pulley
CAI
Exhaust
E-manage/AEM FIC

Will there be a problem with that order? Each one would be at a different time, of course, I'm a student with not a LOT of cash to spare.

Thanks everyone for your info so far!

 

There are specific intakes for the SC, or you can modify an existing CAI to work with the SC.
Just remember, if you wanna do headers (I know they are not on your list, but you might consider it) you wanna do them the same time or BEFORE you go SC cause the SC would have to be removed to change the headers.

 

Oh... what are the benefits of aftermarket headers? And what kind of modifications to the CAI would I have to do? I'm no metal worker lol

Thanks, by the way.

 

header is part of your exhaust, more efficient it is, the better.

 

What kind of system are you running (t/c or s/c)? sikky turbo system
What PSI are you putting down? 8psi for the street
What other engine mods have you done (ECU, CAI, etc.)? greddy emanage alt,3in sikky est & downpipe,zex spray intercooler sprayer,sunauto grounding system,unthox crank pulley,stage 4 comp clucth and fly wheel,and more ect
What WHP are you producing with your setup? 303whp 292 tq on stock motor as of today they called me after turning up the boost to 10psi 406whp & 400tq there stile playing with it.
What 1/4 mile and 0-60 times are you pulling? dont know hopeing for 12

 

400 is a bit much for stock motor isn't it?

 

there doing internal too but no rush its in a shop for the winter getting new vinly done and more work I just drive it when I can and play with it.

 

400 WHP+ is easily handled by the stock bottom end but not without race fuel, good tuning and I certainly wouldn't do it everyday.

 

cant wait to be in the 400s ... send me a pm sometime about how it drives redrumtc