i want a turbo...

[yellowprotege5]

ok i am not looking to get crazy but would def like a small turbo. maybe a used one or something. i found a bolt on kit for the mp5 but it was like
$3,800. way to much for me. any suggestions. by the way, i dont know s*** about turbos except they sound sick.

 

[StealthWyvern]

YOu might want to do alittle more research into a turbo setup if thats all you know about turbos. (I'm not tryign to sound like a dick or anything) You can purchase cheap turbo kits for 2.5k from hiboost if i recall correctly but that doesn't include any management or anything.

 

[Thekid760]

+1 You need to do a lot of research on how turbo's work before you get one. Is not like you adding an unknown tire shine product where bad result = crappy looking tire, bad results with a turbo kit = blown engine.

Read the turbo bible found here before you begin:
http://www.theturboforums.com/turbotech/main.htm

Then you can start researching your options, the 2 most common:
1) hiboost or other turbo kit
2) Build your own using parts from MSP or elsewhere.

Good luck.

 

[210_ZOOM]

www.protegegarage.com

www.*************.com

 

[Kansei]

since no one else has mentioned it.. yeah the hiboost kit is only 4k but there's another 1k at least that you really should spend:
- boost, oil pressure, wideband gauges
- clutch (200ish for stock MSP clutch)
- zip ties for factory vacuum lines ($1)
- catch can for PCV ($50)
- check valve for fuel return system, and for pcv
- oil line upgrade if the hiboost stuff isn't nice
- midpipe, catback (.. 800 ish dollars right there)

 

[delguini]

wow, that runs a REAL PRETTY PENNY. try keeping an eye out for a used one also.

 

[yellowprotege5]

this has been great help. thank you

 

[Pirana]

around $1250 should also get you a stock MSP set up, minus the A/C condenser. But you can get a used FMIC from another member too.

 

[Alejo_NIN]

i have a
msp manifold
msp turbo
msp downpipe
msp j-pipe
front mount intercooler minus piping
for sale...

 

[yellowprotege5]

does the msp turbo fit the mp5?

 

[yellowprotege5]

"i have a
msp manifold
msp turbo
msp downpipe
msp j-pipe
front mount intercooler minus piping
for sale..."


whatelse do i need to buy in order to completely install?

 

[Mr. Win]

ok i am not looking to get crazy but would def like a small turbo. maybe a used one or something. i found a bolt on kit for the mp5 but it was like
$3,800. way to much for me. any suggestions. by the way, i dont know s*** about turbos except they sound sick.

 

[Alejo_NIN]

wow...

 

[Kansei]

around $1250 should also get you a stock MSP set up, minus the A/C condenser. But you can get a used FMIC from another member too.

I did a FMIC to avoid the crap with the a/c condenser and radiator.. and getting hte a/c recharged and crap. I ended up spending well over 3k.. started with a mint-ass turbo (stock msp) for $225, manifold (stock msp) for $75, ECU for $350 (stock msp from protegegarage), ... but then the other stuff really adds up quickly. I also replaced some stuff while I had the car apart like radiator hoses, gear oil (pulled the tranny so I kinda needed to), installed a new msp clutch, new drive belts, new timing belt, etc. I think I did tally up the costs directly related to the turbo install and it was still quite a bit, even with used parts. DEFINITELY cheaper than the hiboost route, by a couple thousand dollars. Their kit is very nice though, if you don't go the "kit" route, prepare to deal with a lot of frustration getting parts to work together and every day figuring out there is one little piece you are missing (hand)

 

[yellowprotege5]

ya i am kinda expecting that. thanx for the input

 

[kevcouto]

Seriosuly. Sell your car and get an msp. It is definately less trouble

 

[StealthWyvern]

Seriosuly. Sell your car and get an msp. It is definately less trouble

yeah it is but you still have to weak rods to worry about.

 

[bpoche]

i

have a
msp manifold
msp turbo
msp downpipe
msp j-pipe
front mount intercooler minus piping
for sale..."

how much for all of it?

 

[Alejo_NIN]

700

 

[Woody54]

700

hmmmm, that's a really good price... PMed just in case (confused)