I know limited details but I can see a couple of things...

some sort of Greddy turbo (which one) ?

What kind of air intake filter setup is that?

Anybody notice any problems or concerns with what they see here?

I'm seriously considering buying this car and just wanted to check here first.

 

First problem I see right off the bat is the stock IC with that turbo...

GReddy air linx or some sort air filter

 

Its a greddy turbo kit. Looks like a TD06
The air filter is part of that kit.
Everything else looks good.

Jason

 

A single with the stock IC is not a good thing.

It does have an aliminum AST (wedged betweeen the battery and the IC), which is a good thing

Do you have anymore info on it than whats available in those pics? What kind of fuel setup or ECU in particular?

 

Yes the stock intercooler with the cutout for the air box left open is a bad set up.

I wonder if the car was run with that setup, or if an aftermarket intercooler was switched out.

 

Can we say performance on a budget?

 

Due to the fact that the stock duct work is there, and it clearly has never been cut apart, I seriously doubt that an upgraded intercooler has ever been within 10 ft of this car.

I just hope that the owner never ran it hard like this... that would be bad.

 

The car has been driven like this, sure, but I don't think it's been raced...ever.

So are you guys saying that if i were to buy this car I would need to immediately put on an aftermarket intercooler...or not buy it at all?

43,000 miles, replaced engine and turbos at 40k, fuel management is PFC tuned by the shop. The people are terrifcally nice, just curious.

 

I would be seriously concerned, especially since he blew the motor 3k ago at a low mileage. The problem is you don't know what's been done to the car, as far as the rats nest, fuel system upgrades, etc. Seeing that IC setup is a scary thing.....

I would try to find someone local to you that has a modified FD to come with you to take a look at it and ask questions....

 

how much? Everything looks fine........ you can drive it and boost it with the stock intercooler for now but I would plan on getting another bigger intercooler sometime.

get back over to ot

 

ditto what rynberg said.

On a further note, I can see the stock secondary fuel rail. This leads me to believe that the stock injectors are also still in place (although, I may not be correct in this assumption, but it is something you definately need to check out).

 

The engine could be damaged on the street as well...

I'd call the mod incomplete without a new IC and fuel system upgrades.
I would to take full advantage of the single.
Tuned with how much boost? Fuel system is stock?

 

Who dis? I mean, I know you're Porkins, but who are you really?

Price is 18,950. All mods listed above plus HKS dp, super dragger. Power FC w/o commander. Dunno about fuel, will have to check.

What kind of BOV is that on there?

EDIT: ok now that I look at your sig I know who you are.

 

Looks like a Greddy Type S

 

You will need to get a larger intercooler, larger injectors, a fuel pump, a Commander, and pay for tuning to get that car to the point where it will be safe to drive. So add about $2000 to that price, and that's if you install the new parts yourself.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and a new clutch to handle the power if he still has the OEM. And a boost controller. That's another $800, IF you do the work yourself.

 

BOV is a Greddy.
http://66.216.67.51/productgroup.asp?0=221&1=286&33=34

 

Blah....forget it then. Too much crap I have to do just to make it a reliable car. I know it has an upgraded clutch, but the intercooler alone is enough to deter.

The search continues...thanks guys.

 

That car could have 1300cc injectors. They fit in stock rail.

Jason

 

it looks like it has the greddy profec b

 

It depends on what you are looking for. If you want a small single turbo-powered car, the car looks very clean and is low mileage.

I was just pointing out that there may be several expenses necessary to make the car reliable. If he already has those mods, then just an intercooler purchase will be necessary (plus tuning).

 

Honestly...I was like WTF?

 

I would keep looking there are so many good Single Turbos for sale right now.
Check Ebay

 

A clean car is harder to find than an IC. If the car is really clean, like the engine compartment looks, then it is probably worth looking into.

SOme guys don't care what their cars look like but I do. Corroded lines, brackets, nuts, bolts, etc in the engine compartment all really bother me. That car is clean.

Also a bad interior is just as expensive to restore as putting in a new motor.

 

Believe me, I'm looking everywhere. The only single turbo cars I can find are 80,000+ mile cars with ugly-*** Kombat Kits or ones that have been flogged daily at the track or on the street.

It took me 6 months to find my last FD so I'm sure it will take me about that long to find my next one too, especially now that I am more picky.

 

Well, at least it has a fresh engine. Offer the seller 17,900 - 18,200. KBB is nowhere near that anyway... Have you thought about inspection? Is it a concern where you live? What is the condition of the rest of the car? Did the seller state why a rebuild was needed at 40K?