Well, It's Time....
04-30-02, 03:30 PM
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Well, It's Time....Turbo Time!
I think I'm gonna do it. I was riding in my friend's Contour today, when a Supra TT blew past us. I heard my first BOV. I hate to say, I'm gonna go Turbo. I have never driven or owned a turbo car, so I am wondering: Would it be better if I get a S4 or a S5? I am gonna fix my car, and have it as my daily driver, but that doesn't mean I want a "Project" TII. I want somethin reasonably cheap (under $5k) that runs decently, and is close to stock. I plan on getting it by the end of August. Sould a first time turbo-er go for an S4 or a S5...or does it really matter?
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04-30-02, 03:45 PM
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I think I want to stick to S4. Black on Black would rock. How much would a near stock S4 go for? And how long will that engine last? Like, if I find one w/o a rebuilt/replaced engine, what is the maximum mileage I want to look for?? I know VERY little about TIIs, so help a brotha out!!
04-30-02, 03:58 PM
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Cost could be anywhere, but standard seems to be between $2500 and $4000...Engine life depends on a LOT of things, so it is impossible to judge. Average TII engine life seems around 120K, so keep that in mind.
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for an s4 t2 stock? i wouldn't pay more than 2.5k for it especially if it still has the original engine...and if it does, better check the compression...if that's still decent, atf it and start saving for a new engine...cause you never know when it will go kaboom!!!
oh...and about the mileage? never judge a car by it's mileage...only by how well it's been taken care of...
oh...and about the mileage? never judge a car by it's mileage...only by how well it's been taken care of...
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When I was looking for my TII, I found a '90 TII, black on black, with a new engine (Dealer installed with reciept) and a mint body for $5300...you just have to be patient.
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Would it better to just pick up a cheap (under $1500) S5 TII with bad motor and stick in a $3000 rebuilt, beefed up motor. I just feel uneasy forking out $3500 for a stocker(unless it came with a haltech, front mount, etc) and then another $3000 for rebuilt when it does finally blow up.
05-01-02, 12:57 AM
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Well, I really want as close to stock so I can be sure the mods are done right, are done at the right times, and done in the right sequence. I want an S4 because I own a S5 n/a, and I want a little different feel when I drive my other car. I will more than likely swap out the Zenki turbo for the Kouki turbo, waswtegate, aftermarket BOV and FCD to start. And of course....Kouki round tail lights.
05-01-02, 01:01 AM
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You're still going to be slower than me mr.rico, and btw, my car fired today when I turned it over, only a matter of days before she's screaming out of the RB downpipe 
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YES!!!!!!!!!!! You on IM? Anyway, after a SP upgraded turbo in the future, we'll see who's is faster!! I plan on leaving my N/A alone as my daily driver, and my TII as the beast.
I plan on leaving my N/A alone as my daily driver, and my TII as the beast.
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hahaha, yes I am. You should have seen the smoke that came out of it when it fired over, I nearly **** when I heard it! I had some major fun in the 87 tonight