CamB 48 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) What does it include? (edit - agree with 4x multiple, maybe 5x). The issue is that you need: - turbo plus wastegate (or one with one) - oil (and possibly water) lines to and from turbo - blow off or diverter valve - intercooler - piping - custom made coz it isn't coming off the shelf - an exhaust manifold for the turbo, and a custom downpipe from turbo to exhaust - headgasket if you want to run any worthwhile level of boost - custom lower compression pistons if you want to run a good level of boost - bigger injectors - an aftermarket computer plus a dyno tune (especially for any decent level of boost), or at least a dyno tune Maybe - better cooling, oil cooler, better fuel pump, stronger clutch/pressure plate, etc. And if you aren't DIY, a crapload of installation and fabrication, unless you can find a bolt on kit (for right hand drive). Edited January 28, 2008 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecko_complex 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Cost me ~14 grand all up to put the turbo on my car, and I haven't even got a proper ECU yet (another 4k easy) or done the head gasket. Could probably save a few grand on exhaust manifold if a "log style" one would fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 all up the turbo would cost $2490 with no piping and no instalation. Multiply that by at least 4 to do it properly either i've done my e28 all wrong, or someone's going to get a steal when i do go through and sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Cost me ~14 grand all up to put the turbo on my car, and I haven't even got a proper ECU yet (another 4k easy) or done the head gasket. Could probably save a few grand on exhaust manifold if a "log style" one would fit. Its not cheap thats for sure, makes me feel a little better bout how much ive spent on mine lol. Your car is awesome though, id love to go for a ride in it when its all done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 either i've done my e28 all wrong, or someone's going to get a steal when i do go through and sell. You did DIY, right? All your own fabrication etc? That's the killer, cost-wise. If you can weld, subtract a couple of grand. Good at finding and modifying second-hand parts, another grand. Can rebuild own bottom end, another few hundred. Etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 You did DIY, right? All your own fabrication etc? That's the killer, cost-wise. If you can weld, subtract a couple of grand. Good at finding and modifying second-hand parts, another grand. Can rebuild own bottom end, another few hundred. Etc. so what your saying is the person who buys my machine gets a good deal then. pull out the engine trans and lsd diff slip into your favouirt model.sell of the rest of the body/parts and be part of the 400+whp club for a fraction of the cost.lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) so what your saying is the person who buys my machine gets a good deal then. pull out the engine trans and lsd diff slip into your favouirt model.sell of the rest of the body/parts and be part of the 400+whp club for a fraction of the cost.lol Yes! Although lots less work if it goes into the same chassis (plumbing). I've been thinking about it... but not gonna do it (sorry). Proven dyno-tuned setup = Edited February 3, 2008 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
