Garrett T3 Turbo on Type S

[TakimotoRacing]

ok, i have just bought a new garrett T3 turbo for my RSX Type S. I also bought an Apex'i VAFC II i-VTEC controller. the VAFC is definately going in, but now im debating the turbo (perhaps a bit late). I have never installed a turbo, nor do i plan to install this one. what i want to know is how much should installation cost (i have no turbo plumbing, BOV, or intercooler, just the unit) and what Blow Off Valve should i get, and also what intercooler? this will be my first turbo'd vehicle and i dont know much abt the process, so any help here would be greatly appreciated.

[DC5R76]

First thing, if you planing to put the turbo in, you dont' need the VAFC, because the Turbo will kicking sooner then the vafc, and why u didn't buy the full turbo kit, I had my T3/T4 in my RSX i spend about $7000, with HKS F-con Vpro. HKS BOV,

[TakimotoRacing]

first of all i bought just the turbo unit itself for 300 in great condtn, and second, i got the VAFC II first for 300 as well. while i know the plumbing, ext. wastegate, intercooler etc is yet to come, im hopeful i can do this with a minimum investment (i dont need heavy boost), though thx for the info abt the VAFC. so you think i should sell it and just turbo, or do both since i have them? like i said, im a novice here so i dont really know turbo options well. where did you get your piping and i/c from? how much did it cost? how much boost are you running? (i figure 5-7 should be enough for me, i have done some compressor maps at least). also, is a high flow catalytic converter worth the money? (i already have a 60mm cat back but not installed.) i know that unlike N/A cars turbo cars need no backpressure.
thx, K Takimoto

[DC5R76]

Originally Posted by TakimotoRacing

first of all i bought just the turbo unit itself for 300 in great condtn, and second, i got the VAFC II first for 300 as well. while i know the plumbing, ext. wastegate, intercooler etc is yet to come, im hopeful i can do this with a minimum investment (i dont need heavy boost), though thx for the info abt the VAFC. so you think i should sell it and just turbo, or do both since i have them? like i said, im a novice here so i dont really know turbo options well. where did you get your piping and i/c from? how much did it cost? how much boost are you running? (i figure 5-7 should be enough for me, i have done some compressor maps at least). also, is a high flow catalytic converter worth the money? (i already have a 60mm cat back but not installed.) i know that unlike N/A cars turbo cars need no backpressure.
thx, K Takimoto

First thing, Nihonjin? If you going N/A keep the VAFC, if you going Turbo sale the VAFC, I brought the whole turbo kit cost about $3000, but don't forget, you'll still need Fuel Mngmt system. and they cost around $1000. plus all other things like meters, turbo timer etc... I'm running @ 9lbs right now, i do want to go higher. My best bet is get your intake, and Cams gears, Camshafts, port and polish your intake manifold, bigger throttle body, do a head job, built up your motor before you put the turbo in. Because you dont want to blow it up. ok...~!~

[DC5R76]

First thing, Nihonjin? If you going N/A keep the VAFC, if you going Turbo sale the VAFC, I brought the whole turbo kit cost about $3000, but don't forget, you'll still need Fuel Mngmt system. and they cost around $1000. plus all other things like meters, turbo timer etc... I'm running @ 9lbs right now, i do want to go higher. My best bet is get your intake, and Cams gears, Camshafts, port and polish your intake manifold, bigger throttle body, do a head job, built up your motor before you put the turbo in. Because you dont want to blow it up. ok...~!~