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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWDVW

I know no intercooler, id rather jsut get it boosted first... and this amount of money is doable...

suggestions/ and opinions

i have a d15b2 mpfi swap, z6IM, si cam...

Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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ching chong turbo, manifold that will crack, thin piping for dp that will probably break (assuming that it fits in the first place), ching chong BOV that is hit and miss, and a wastegate that will stick and smoke an engine assuming the turbo kit will hold up long enough to actually see boost.
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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I'll sell you a brand new intercooler for $80 + shipping.

btw, your muff is crooked
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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what do you mean about that manifold, it has already been braced so its good for a long time. dont be telling people ---- you know nothing about
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by crooked muffla
suggestions/ and opinions
PM me pics of your moms spokes.
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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i've came to learn it depends on how you install the kit
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkelvis
ching chong turbo, manifold that will crack, thin piping for dp that will probably break (assuming that it fits in the first place), ching chong BOV that is hit and miss, and a wastegate that will stick and smoke an engine assuming the turbo kit will hold up long enough to actually see boost.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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ok good to hear, i dont want to be wasting my money; basically i want to turbo my car spending less than $400. So i figured this is the place to come

tell me what I need, whats a good turbo for my little 1.5l d-series, oil fittings, what bov, whats a good manifold to use...

please guide me.

i drove my friends Audi 200 and it convinced me to go turbo....
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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how about this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...m300233303892&

i jsut want eveything in order, last time i was attempting a turbo kit; the headaches were just too much
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by crooked muffla
i jsut want eveything in order, last time i was attempting a turbo kit; the headaches were just too much
The sort of person who can assemble a $400 kit is either lucky, or has paid their dues with a half dozen migraines.



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