Finish building N/A or go Turbo
02-11-04, 04:24 AM
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Finish building N/A or go Turbo
Hey all, I know this sounds really stupid (especaially since my car's not done. Got to be planning thinking all the time ), but I am having a bit of trouble deciding what to do. I want to build a sweet N/A, but have a feeling that I will end up building a turbo. Now the only reason I am having trouble deciding is that I already have done a lot to my N/A; light weight flywheel, rebuilt engine/transmission, exhaust, and a lot of blood sweat and tears.
I was planning on finishing off with a haltech/microtech/wolf EMS, IDA manifold with TWM throttles, SDJ header with a custom exhaust. And maybe build a new motor with a secondary and aux port bridge, with custom actuators for both ports. I figured this would be a fine set-up for attacking the back roads and PIR, and the ocasinal(sp) drag race.
But recently I saw the fc3s.org N/A turbo kit manifold, and it is FAWKING BEUTIFUL
And I have always had a idea for a SICK H-mount intercooler set-up
I have been listing the pro-cons between the two. So far the N/A looks to be cheaper, more reliable, less complicated, and the car won't be off the road as much. It won't be as fast, and it will be load as hell.
The turbo is going to be faster, quieter, make neat sounds (gotta love the BOV and wastegate noises). But it will also be more expensive, the car is going to be off the road for longer (I don't know if I can take anymore of that), and I am going to have a buy a LOT of stuff to do the swap.
I am done sounding like a bitch and am prepared for comments.
I was planning on finishing off with a haltech/microtech/wolf EMS, IDA manifold with TWM throttles, SDJ header with a custom exhaust. And maybe build a new motor with a secondary and aux port bridge, with custom actuators for both ports. I figured this would be a fine set-up for attacking the back roads and PIR, and the ocasinal(sp) drag race.
But recently I saw the fc3s.org N/A turbo kit manifold, and it is FAWKING BEUTIFUL
And I have always had a idea for a SICK H-mount intercooler set-up I have been listing the pro-cons between the two. So far the N/A looks to be cheaper, more reliable, less complicated, and the car won't be off the road as much. It won't be as fast, and it will be load as hell.
The turbo is going to be faster, quieter, make neat sounds (gotta love the BOV and wastegate noises). But it will also be more expensive, the car is going to be off the road for longer (I don't know if I can take anymore of that), and I am going to have a buy a LOT of stuff to do the swap.
I am done sounding like a bitch and am prepared for comments.
02-13-04, 01:32 PM
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I would go turbo. You would be a lot more streetable for the same amount of power, or a lot more power for the same level of drivability.
But the turbo route might be more expensive . .
But the turbo route might be more expensive . .
02-16-04, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by 88IntegraLS
But the turbo route might be more expensive . .
But the turbo route might be more expensive . .
I can't afford forced induction so I'm staying NA.
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02-21-04, 02:18 PM
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Yeah, shutup kid.
I say build it N/A right now, and put in some strong apex seals(not carbons). Then if you still want turbo, just put it on there, the only thing you'll have to add is the intake piping and intercooler, and change the exhaust. Just boost the N/A motor if you want more once you're done.
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