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Originally Posted by GsxrMe
I really don't understand on how to build a safe and street boosted car for a target price of $5000+/-. My goal when I was figuring out how to make my car as safe as I can with 7-10psi without nuking the motor I managed to nearly double my target 5k goal.
I was going to do with a 57trim but seeing the turbo is only oil and not oil and water I picked up a GTX3076r as an upgrade. I believe the trim of the GTX3076r is close to 58. The factory map sensor isn't accurate so I was forced to get a 4 bar to be safe. Oil, Oil, oil, not to get an FBM oil pan was a no-brainer. increased oil capacity + turbo = playing it safe. Now the factory clutch always bothered me because if I grind it just right I need a new transmission, it'll never be the same. So running boost with factory clutch isn't an option. Exhuast, well nameless is outrageously expensive for a header back 3" system so I have a FBM 3" coming.
All that being said I'm currently sitting at $8841. I still need to get gauges, pods, tune and maybe an oil cooler. Again this car will never see a track and will only be used around town or highways. I can kinda see how Subaru never released a boosted BRZ. The price point at the dealer would be so damn high no one would purchase it.
Soon to be a proud warranty void-er of my cars warranty and i'm happy a majority of it went to FBM!
Goal: $5000 +/-
Realistic: 10k +/- |
Good job playing it smart. Hopefully the supporting mods you got will help engine longevity.
Also, while a turbo model would have cost more it wouldn't have been anywhere near the additional costs you invested haha. Manufacturers use much cheaper turbos, and rather than having to re buy parts they simply would have been better from the start. Also, after market markup is pretty high as well.
Good luck with the build though man! Good choice going with FB.