Budget build
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From: Warren, MI
In my experience, turbo on a budget almost never turns out well, unless you can do the work yourself and aren't an internet "engineer", gaining knowledge only by way of hearsay from other forums and not knowing the actual facts and theory behind the mechanics (specifically for the tuning).
You can piece together a kit, but most of the time you'll end up spending almost the same amount as a kit would have cost.
Ask World Racing or PTuning if their manifold can be sold separately or just find someone that can fab one for you. Even if it's a crappy one, the worst thing it can do it crack, and even then you can fix that with a little welding.
You can often find used or rebuilt turbochargers for much cheaper than a brand new one (but the turbocharger is one thing you'll want to find brand new or near new condition). You can do some major damage with a janky turbo, so just beware.
Intercooler, piping, silicone couplers, wastegate, downpipe (stainless steel if pricey nowadays), bypass valve, filters, oil drain and feed lines, modified oil pan, injectors and some kind of engine management can all be found separately.
Honestly, these kits are already at a good price. What you need to think about beyond the kit is that if you don't know what you're doing, the labor to install it is pricey. Most aftermarket shops charge in the area of 90/hr. Tuning can be anywhere from 200~600.
And, don't forget about the small stuff like oil change, a wideband a/f sensor and gauge, and boost gauge. So, that 4K, quickly turned into 5k without the labor. and becomes 6K with the labor. And, even though Descendant gives a nice video showing the install of the kit, things almost never turn out that easy.
I'm not trying to turn you off from boosting, but instead, just trying to make you aware that you're going to spend much more than 4K to get the kit into your car. And, that the 4K prices that Descendant and PTuning are asking, are reasonable. Especially, since they've done all the R & D to make sure the kit will be a good match for the car.
You can piece together a kit, but most of the time you'll end up spending almost the same amount as a kit would have cost.
Ask World Racing or PTuning if their manifold can be sold separately or just find someone that can fab one for you. Even if it's a crappy one, the worst thing it can do it crack, and even then you can fix that with a little welding.
You can often find used or rebuilt turbochargers for much cheaper than a brand new one (but the turbocharger is one thing you'll want to find brand new or near new condition). You can do some major damage with a janky turbo, so just beware.
Intercooler, piping, silicone couplers, wastegate, downpipe (stainless steel if pricey nowadays), bypass valve, filters, oil drain and feed lines, modified oil pan, injectors and some kind of engine management can all be found separately.
Honestly, these kits are already at a good price. What you need to think about beyond the kit is that if you don't know what you're doing, the labor to install it is pricey. Most aftermarket shops charge in the area of 90/hr. Tuning can be anywhere from 200~600.
And, don't forget about the small stuff like oil change, a wideband a/f sensor and gauge, and boost gauge. So, that 4K, quickly turned into 5k without the labor. and becomes 6K with the labor. And, even though Descendant gives a nice video showing the install of the kit, things almost never turn out that easy.
I'm not trying to turn you off from boosting, but instead, just trying to make you aware that you're going to spend much more than 4K to get the kit into your car. And, that the 4K prices that Descendant and PTuning are asking, are reasonable. Especially, since they've done all the R & D to make sure the kit will be a good match for the car.
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