well instead of doing all the complicated work on a swap...i decided to slap on a turbo kit..just for extra power when i need it..well if i do, do that, will i need to upgrade my fuel injectors? or do i need all that equipment, like fmu, boost gauge, fule regulator...etc? and does any one have a wrx intercooler for sale..$100-$150? thanks. wagonL
Yes, a turbo kit will make your car faster, but you will have to get the tuning precise before you put the pedal to the metal. Tuned/Stand-alone ECU, bigger injectors, an up-pipe, a down-pipe, bigger exhaust, and other bitty supporting mods (EGT/boost gauge, tapped oil pan, turbo-timer, etc.). I have a stock WRX intercooler for sale. Nothing else is included. It's in good condition. I would like $50 for it.
I'd say go for the swap, it'll much more reliable then slapping on a turbo kit. The motor is already turbo built so you won't have to hassle with the n/a motor.
I think if you KNOW what you're doing go ahead and build the turbo kit.. If you don't have a clue about tuning, DON'T. Unless you want to pay for two or three hours of dyno tuning, which I still don't think is as good as on-road tuning. Even then you will be giving the tuner ultimate control.. I've seen engines blown from crappy tuners at shops. P.S. Skip on the EGT gauge, get a wideband o2.
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BlackDubRX I think if you KNOW what you're doing go ahead and build the turbo kit.. If you don't have a clue about tuning, DON'T. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> Proven wrong Well, I do know a LOT more now than I did before the ECU upgrade. The aftermarket turbo is unique, but it can be volatile and finicky. Be prepared to spend just as much up front for the parts and labor (help) than the swap will cost, more down the road as things come up.
Both ideas are seriouse projects. Neither one is really easier than the other; just different. Pick one and rage it.
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by RallyNavvie <blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BlackDubRX I think if you KNOW what you're doing go ahead and build the turbo kit.. If you don't have a clue about tuning, DON'T. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> Proven wrong Well, I do know a LOT more now than I did before the ECU upgrade. The aftermarket turbo is unique, but it can be volatile and finicky. Be prepared to spend just as much up front for the parts and labor (help) than the swap will cost, more down the road as things come up. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> I was assuming he was doing it himself.. If not go for it, I put a turbo kit in a 95 civic the owner helped but had no clue what he was doing.
i agree with blackDuBRX, if you do not know what you are doing, example...dont even know how a turbo system works, or have not researched for a year about it, do not go AFI. A swap will be more reliable and easier to mod. i turbo'd my car, cost, 6k with my doing all work. wrx drivetrain swap, 3k for parts-1-2k for labor. Ben
Swap, Dao, do a swap. I'll do one so you can follow. Wait 'til I "test the waters" first beforehand. You can learn from me so you dont' have to take it the hard way. Trust me, the WRX swap is the deal to go with.
well fue...idont mind the swap..its just that i might not do all that cornering and stuff..you know what i mean...most of the time i..well the kids will be in the car with me....well i dont know...i was thinking about ej22t...found a 93 legacy for $1199...but cant get a reach of the owner...well the custom turbo kit will be an ease ...just kinda scared of the engine blowing like my turbo tacoma..man..i miss the truck..it ran about the mid 14s...and blew at the end...well..yea.. wagonL
