What is the best boost controller and turbo timer to get? Not going to be getting a turbo anytime soon, but I'll like to familiarize myself before I actually have the money.

oh, and since since I have a GT- do I still have to get a new tranny chain?

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

Get a Turbonetics, TurboXS, or even a cheap ebay boost controller to save cash, and instead of running a turbo timer just let your car idle for 15 min. before shutting it off after a hard run.

You can get a turbo timer off ebay for like $40. Might as well get one instead of waiting in your car for 15min.

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I believe the car should idle a surtain amount of time even after any usuage to keep the turbo well mantained- would be worth the money instead of waiting in my car at idle everytime..

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

I've also pulled the trigger and decided to go turbo. I'm piecing the kit together so far I've maybe spent $500 and got a 48mm wastegate, large air-to-air intercooler, t66 turbo, and 3inch intercooler piping.

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gonna need a new trans definitely

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

500 dam good deal more like 5000 for that stuff...trans is for sure but don't rolll of spining and it will last longer....im still on stock z7 turbo and oversized intercooler .....LOL and as for as supporting mods...the weakest link goes...eventually everything is changed...

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I'm saving up like 10K so I can just put everything in at the same time.

New tranny
Z7 turbo w/ inter cooler
Heads
rockers
Stamma Stage 1 Cam
JE forged pistons w/ L32 forged rods (to avoid what happened to Rodman...)

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

I don't know how many times i have to say this so listen up....I chipped a piston because they sent me WRONG INJECTORS it leaned out.....i have right injector's with l32 motor no problems...once again they sent supercharged injectors not ones for TURBO

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My Bad.. I thought it was the boost that killed the piston.

How has your engine held up to the turbo so far? Has anyone had problems with the pistons with the turbo?

Maybe I could just get the turbo and tranny and wait for the other stuff later.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

Your higher comperssion motor will make more power with less boost but won't be able to turn up your boost as much.....baby step dude dont fix it till it brakes

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Listen to Jeremy (mistowomofo). He knows way more than anyone else I know about turbochargers, or just automotive shit in general.

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

You should do rockers now to enjoy your hv3 .....not a big job at all....

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I love you too, Mike!

Where's the IDB smiley?

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

Hey guys,

I embarked upon my turbo journey as well and here is how i spent my $5000 so far. I bought:

a 1998 2 door gtp
XP cam
zzp trans
t70 turbo kit
42mm race waste gate
50mm tial bov mounted on IC
full FMIC
stattama turbo tubulular headers
3'' tog catback
~S3 ported heads
gutted blower casing
PRJ blue fuel rails

im just going to grab 65# injectors and throw her in

IMHO turbo supporting mods = pems or headers, decent catback, injectors, fuel pump rewire (if using stock pump), and a TUNE. The rest can be mickey moused to an extent

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