Thoughts on this turbo exhaust setup

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I was searching one eBay to see what my options were for exhaust that was in my price range. I saw a listing for turbo exhaust, and for and I clicked on it. Always wanted to do a mild turbo 5.3L setup and this one seems to keep a/c and power steering. $500. I'd be willing to up my budget a bit for some boost and a better transmission.

Thoughts?

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[1999Black_Z28]

Search ls1tech for ebay turbo kit and you will see that this kit has some fitment and quality issues. IIRC people had to make there own downpipe, buy quality v-bands, and there were some cracking issues. Some people were happy with the kit after all that...

[farmington]

I still prefer the truck manifold route. More compact, easier to build if you can weld. Who needs AC if you have a turbo? Not me.

[Superman09]

I still prefer the truck manifold route. More compact, easier to build if you can weld. Who needs AC if you have a turbo? Not me.

Contact me when you are ready to go turbo!

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Search ls1tech for ebay turbo kit and you will see that this kit has some fitment and quality issues. IIRC people had to make there own downpipe, buy quality v-bands, and there were some cracking issues. Some people were happy with the kit after all that...

I tried finding some threads, read a bunch, and still didn't get a good feel on the kits.

I'm only partially considering a turbo setup but now is the time to do it!

[QuickTop]

I'm only partially considering a turbo setup but now is the time to do it!

DO IT! You know you want that kindof power

[DETROITMUSCLE]

plain an simple, if you are going to do a turbo setup and do it RIGHT you will not be within your budget just get it running as is and save up for that project down the road.

[c0ncEpT]

You would have to spend at least 2K on random shit even if you were planning to keep it on low boost. Ask me how I know

[hoogiesngrinderz]

You would have to spend at least 2K on random shit even if you were planning to keep it on low boost. Ask me how I know

Yup, no "cheap" way to do a turbo build. 8-10 psi is where I'd want to be. I priced out transmission parts at a little over $1000 just to keep it alive.

I was more or less wondering how that kit fit, how the welds were, what were the downfalls, etc. Looks like it would need about 3 miles of heat wrap

[SS4Matt]

add up everything you "think" you will spend on a turbo kit, add $5k and double it!

They don't say "Nitrous is for poor people" for nothing

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Why does everyone think because I saw a $500 hot side assume I think that it will cost less than $1500 to put together? I know cost will be up there

I have a 900 dollar shopping list just for transmission internals Nitrous doesn't do anything for me

[Speedfreak391]

8-10 psi is a good start, but I think most guys think that way. I know I did and now I'm 10k into my turbo build. (the whole car that is) But, I could have put my car together a lot cheaper than what I am, but I know what I want. 8-10 was my goal but now I am thinking more along the lines of 10-15 psi more in the goal I am looking for. But who can tell? I would like to see 600 at the wheels.

[Nocooler]

Look at all the joints in that kit - everyone of them is a potential for a leak. F-that.

Keep it simple. Build the trans, get the fuel system in line and wait for the Huron speed A/C kit if you want A/C - or fab your own kit.

You seem handy - just need some time, a welder and some bends.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Why does everyone think because I saw a $500 hot side assume I think that it will cost less than $1500 to put together? I know cost will be up there

I have a 900 dollar shopping list just for transmission internals Nitrous doesn't do anything for me

Because you listed a budget of 3200 for the entire car in your other thread.

[SS4Matt]

Because you listed a budget of 3200 for the entire car in your other thread.

I spent about $3200 just on aluminum and stainless bends and straits... hell, a single stainless 4" V-band with flanges is about $100 a piece!