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Old May 24, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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FD Single Turbo check list...

I'm just making sure I covered everything I would need to do a single turbo from a stock setup.

1. Turbo
2. Manifold
3. Wastegate
4. Intercooler (with piping)
5. BOV
6. Down pipe
7. Injectors
8. Fuel Rail
9. Engine managment
10. Fuel pressure regulator
11. Fuel Pump
12. Boost controller
13. All gaskets and fittings for fuel and turbo.
14. Tuning
15. Clutch/Flywheel


Anything I'm missing? There has to be something.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Yes.. a new engine when its complete
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Old May 24, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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twin power
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Old May 24, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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depending on what size turbo, you will probley also need meth injection and 3bar mapsensor.
boost..boost..
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Old May 25, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
Yes.. a new engine when its complete

I had planned on the ported rebuilt motor prior to all this, anyway.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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This is a great resource.....the last page details the bazillion little things you'll need, and they add up. I probably spend over $500 on all of it:

http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/gt35rpage1.htm
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Old May 26, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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just $500?????
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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plumbing?
Couplers?
Clamps?
Silicone hose?
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Old May 27, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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don't forget midpipe/high flow cat

and yes! twins! (looking at 7 rocket sig) i mean twin power
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Old May 27, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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sticky tires and lots of gas!!!
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Depending on the condition of the car, many OEM parts may need replacing. Figure at least another $1,500 to fix miscellaneous issues that will be uncovered (i.e. wiring harness, bad motor mounts, sensors, etc.). Unless the car is real low milage, new sensors are a good idea (the computer needs good info from the sensors to work properly).

Jack
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Old May 28, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Forgot to add patience.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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^ tons of it
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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Thanks Rich, That website was just what I was looking for.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bryant
depending on what size turbo, you will probley also need meth injection and 3bar mapsensor.
boost..boost..
Not to get off topic, but what's the best meth kit to get.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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check out fjo racing for their meth setup. you can spray different amounts of meth based on both load and rpm.
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