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Originally Posted by spicyricecake
Is there a comprehensive "you need this to get this running + should have this for reliability" on this kit?
I hear the upgraded kit also does not need fabbing, but can't seem to find the info on it.
I'm looking to get 300 whp with the base turbo UEL kit. Just trying to price out my budget for it so I can start saving!
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There are trade-offs and compromises that may not seem like a big deal to you, but maybe to others. What is absolutely necessary is a MAP sensor as the kit does not come with one. Budget for Ecuteck, but that is a given. Other considerations and things that come to mind are;
-Fan Shroud: If you do not opt for one you will need to ziptie the SPAL fans to the radiator. This means that the fans will not be pulling air from the entire surface area of the radiator. Also keep in mind that the OEM fan harness is not compatible with the SPAL units.
-Crash Beam: I don't know about everyone else, but it took me a long fucking time to notch my beam and it was very tiring. I was exhausted afterwards and it took almost 4 hours. If you have a really nice cutting saw and a good air compressor I could see it being easier, but I did not. Not to mention the structural integrity of the car is greatly compromised afterwards. If I could go back in time I would opt for the no cut version. I have heard people say that the placement of the MAF sensor on the charge piping of the no cut version is better.
-Recirculating WG versus Dump Tube: I have the dump tube version, and it is loud. It seriously sounds like Chewbacca butt fucking a jack hammer. The recirculating option is only $150 if I remember correctly, again something I certainly would have opted for in hindsight.