i know this has been asked before

[imtheoneandonlyD]

I have a 98 RS. I have long been looking to put a turbo on it but i dont want to spend 3k for a stage 2 from hahn. I have checked ebay and have found similar kits for 1-2 thousand. Would it be cheaper to buy all the parts separate? or is it worth the money to buy a kit from hahn or ebay even? Also ive read i need longer head bolts and other things. What all would i need to upgrade? I know eclipserst is good in this category. Im thinkin that since its winter here in MN i can save the money and hopfully have this done by may er so at the latest. Anyone who can help please do.

[Chavez408]

if u think eclipseRST can help u more try PMing him . and about the kit i knew a guy that bought a kit for his GS and he was happy with it, but try PMing eclipseRST if u want

[Import2nr99]

it depends on what your goals are for the engine. I know you can run up to 7 or 8 psi on stock internals for an eclipse with a 420a. Should put you around 195 hp. If you want more, you can get a engine build up kit for approx 500 dollars and build everything up to handle the added stress on your engine. Personally if you're going to spring the cash for a turbo you might as well do it right. Get the block built and find a nice 16g. I doubt it would be cheaper to buy parts seperately. I would just go with the hrc kit. Let me know how it works out

[imtheoneandonlyD]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2453377571 would this kit be worth it? how much does a wastegate cost?

[CODE4]

unles you know what exactly you are buying and what you need to turbo your car, I would suggest getting a kit from hahn or Star. Their kits are put together for the application.

As for your sig., tell me where you got upper sway bars, I have never heard of those

[BoostedSpyder]

it doesn't even say what kind of turbo it is... ebay is real hard to trust when you see things with a distinct lack of info on them...

[Import2nr99]

Thats a garret t3 turbo, with a manifold for a gst/gsx. It doesn't have a fuel pump, which you will need a better one, It's not the kind of turbo you want to be putting on a n/a car. You'll need a bigger downpipe, intake for the turbo, more parts than I can list. That "kit" is nothing more than joe schmoe buyin up universal parts at bulk price and sellin it to unsuspecting highschool kids who want a "fast and furious" car. If you're serious about turboing your ride, then just spend the money and do it right. You'll save yourself the cash and the headache in the long run. Check out a kit from hrc or star performance. Thats the best way to go. Don't waste your time and money on mix and match ebay kits with unknown shitty parts.



Also.. my apologies to anyone with the last name schmoe... no distaste intended

[imtheoneandonlyD]

i have seen star performance kits on ebay for around 1500-2000

[Import2nr99]

The stage 2 kit from star performance with a garret t3/t3 turbo and intercooler will run you about 2600 dollars. Thats the cheapest I've seen it. There is also a hrc kit on ebay right now. Check that out. Might be worth it for you

[imtheoneandonlyD]

how much do you think is reasonable for that kit? i have about 1500 saved right now, i also want an fmic and that doesnt come with one.

[Import2nr99]

you could probably get that kit for 1500. The fmic will run you around 300, depending on the quality of the one you get. also I'm not sure if that kit came with a fuel pump or any of the upgraded things you need as far as oil goes. But you'd still be saving some money if you got that kit.

[Afrokid]

hann racing [pretty sure its that company] probably hes the best turbos for non turbo cars. they will cost u around 2,000 bucks for a basic setup.

[89Turbo944]

Dont waste your time converting a NA motor to turbo, just sell your car and buy a GS-T or GSX. It will save you the headache of doing all this work.

[imtheoneandonlyD]

why do people have to hassle those who want to turbo a NA car? every thread ive seen someone has to say it.....highly annoying, i asked about gettin parts to make it a turbo not your opinion on wether or not a should turbo it.

[89Turbo944]

Originally Posted by imtheoneandonlyD

why do people have to hassle those who want to turbo a NA car? every thread ive seen someone has to say it.....highly annoying, i asked about gettin parts to make it a turbo not your opinion on wether or not a should turbo it.

I think you need to take the information I gave you with a grain of salt. Im giving you information that will no drought save you money in the long run. What is highly annoying is people like you who cant read DO A SEARCH before you poste.
Like you said, I know its been asked before.
So why would you waste everyones time again to hear the same thing?

May be there is a reason why people suggest that you not turbo a NA. If you had a slight inkling into how an internal combustion engine works you may understand this as well.

I suggest that you do some studying on sites such as www.DSMtuners.com or www.DSMtalk.com. Preform a search and do some reading. You will be surprised how much you can learn.

There are legitimate reasons that people don’t turbo a na.

All im trying to do is let you know that it is not the best route to take.

You obviously do not have much background knowledge on this subject. Also the lack of effort to find information on such things proves that you are no more than a guy wanting to make power the cheap way, rather than spend the time to do things right.

So please keep your childish comments to your self, because all one was trying to do for you was provide you with a better base to start from.