05-12-2007, 11:54 AM
Yeah, there are always hidden costs associated with a turbo build... I know this better than anyone =P Ask Scott about that too, he learned it first hand as well. And like you said, especially if you're not doing your own labor, which I'll go out on a limb and say that Lorena is probably not going to do on her own?
Most of the guys on the IS forums, from what I've read, have said that to do a *reliable* turbo build that would last you the life of your car, including installation costs will be about $10k. That's including drivetrain upgrades, everything included. From what those guys say, at 300whp and around 7-9psi on the stock block, you're running on borrowed time basically. I don't know from experience, I've never boosted one of these engines... I'm just going off of what the guys who have done it have said ^_^
Most of the guys on the IS forums, from what I've read, have said that to do a *reliable* turbo build that would last you the life of your car, including installation costs will be about $10k. That's including drivetrain upgrades, everything included. From what those guys say, at 300whp and around 7-9psi on the stock block, you're running on borrowed time basically. I don't know from experience, I've never boosted one of these engines... I'm just going off of what the guys who have done it have said ^_^
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks