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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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I am part of a rather growing car club in the Arkansas area; about a month ago, I mentioned to them how close I was to getting a turbo kit for my tc (Ptuning most likely but Dezod has an amazing deal going on right now).

Someone instantly told me that my stock internals would not hold and my motor would be blown within two months. I drive this car on a daily basis and that is a problem for me.

I have seen members with kits who have posted replies about the kits being great as far as making good power.. But for the turbo guys, how long have you been turbo'd on stock internals?

I'll be running 7 psi or so.
Old Apr 19, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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If not installed and tuned properly, yes, it is entirely possible, but no, it is proven time and time again, you can turbo a N/A stock engine and daily drive it. I did it with my first gen tC and I'm doing it right now with my FRS.

Is it possible? yes, especially if you don't have proper heat management. So it is a good idea to have some $$$$ set aside for a motor swap or rebuild if you blow out the motor.
Old Apr 19, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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You'll be fine. Proper tune with 91 octane or higher and good quality synthetic oil like royal purple or Mobil 1 and you'll be off to the races. Asked the same question a while back. There's members with 100k miles of there 2.5l turbo tc. At least that's what I was told.
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im this same boat with you.. but honestly if you just take care of your engine and watch the heat and how its running and always changing the fuilds and not trying to race it at every stop light.. i think it will be good for a long while.
Old Apr 21, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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If you maintain it well, drive it responsibly and tune it well (again all in your control) it will last just fine.

Our current promo is off-the-hook!
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
If you maintain it well, drive it responsibly and tune it well (again all in your control) it will last just fine.

Our current promo is off-the-hook!
just wish i Possessed the money to get such great offer...
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by G5_TC
just wish i Possessed the money to get such great offer...
Financing or credit card lets you do it today.
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How would you get financing on a turbo kit :s
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HOODedDutchman
How would you get financing on a turbo kit :s
Personal loan, credit card, line of credit, bill me later....

Info on bill me later.
https://www.securecheckout.billmelat...b/ppwpsiw.html

The other mentioned options can be ascertained in greater detail by your personal bank. Please inquire with them.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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But a word of advice, if you can't afford the turbo kit you can't afford something going wrong (mechanical damage from boost).
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Exactly
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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8 psi and good tune and routine maintenance you will be fine.
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what HP are people running at for a daily? and auto or manual?
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