Want to turbo my BRZ...Ideas?

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by nickdd6237

Does anybody know if that Full Blown intercooler kit is straight bolt on without any modifications like cutting the crash beam or whatever. The price seems a bit steep so I was thinking i can go a cheaper route but i would also like an easy install. I was hoping I could piece one together for under $500.

Im already $2000 in with the turbo and turbo manifold. Plus about $1600 for the Ecutek and flex fuel kit. Would like to keep it around $5000 to get all this done.

Also im not gonna tap the stock oil pan so I'm assuming i need a pre drilled one?

Why I initially said just look at SBD.

[nickdd6237]

That turbo im interested in is water cooled. Is this ok?

[nickdd6237]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Why I initially said just look at SBD.

I dont want to buy a kit tho.

[nickdd6237]

Between these turbos which one should i get?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Turbocharger-...UAAOSw8w1X~Iwk

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbocharge...VX~I4T&vxp=mtr

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F152577603851

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F162544915587

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by nickdd6237

I dont want to buy a kit tho.

Spend more money for the same result.

[nickdd6237]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Spend more money for the same result.

I don't want an internal wastegate turbo like most kits come with.

[mjanmohammad]

Originally Posted by nickdd6237

I don't want an internal wastegate turbo like most kits come with.

Why is that?

If you call JDL they can customize your kit and put whatever you like on it. I got mine customized to my specifications, and Alan has a ton of experience and can help you more than an internet forum can.

[FRS Justin]

I scanned thru this post and didn't see the most important part. WHATS YOUR BUDGET?????

[nickdd6237]

Originally Posted by FRS Justin

I scanned thru this post and didn't see the most important part. WHATS YOUR BUDGET?????

Would like to keep it under $5,000. This is for turbo parts, e85 kit, and tuning software.

[nickdd6237]

I think I'm going to go with this turbo.

Arashi Billet Ball Bearing GTX2860R GTX2860 turbocharger (Anti-Surge)
Turbo performance provides 200 ~ 400 HP
Arashi Performance is professional Japanese racing parts manufacturers.

COMPRESSOR WHEEL: 45.7 / 60 mm (GTX 11 Blades Billet, Blue Color)
COMPRESSOR HOUSING: Anti-Surge 3" inlet (76 mm inlet) , 2" outlet (51 mm outlet )
BACK PLATE: Blue Color
TURBINE WHEEL: 47.1 / 53.8 mm, (9 Blades) Trim 76
TURBINE HOUSING: 0.72 A/R High Inconel Turbine Housing
BEARING: Arashi Ceramic Ball Bearing
COOLING: Water Cooled System
FLANGE: V-Band

They have the same turbo thats an A/R 57. Which one do u guys think would be better?

[FRS Justin]

Originally Posted by nickdd6237

Would like to keep it under $5,000. This is for turbo parts, e85 kit, and tuning software.

That's not going to happen if you stick to reputable parts. maybe if you went used

[mjanmohammad]

Originally Posted by nickdd6237

I think I'm going to go with this turbo.

Arashi Billet Ball Bearing GTX2860R GTX2860 turbocharger (Anti-Surge)
Turbo performance provides 200 ~ 400 HP
Arashi Performance is professional Japanese racing parts manufacturers.

COMPRESSOR WHEEL: 45.7 / 60 mm (GTX 11 Blades Billet, Blue Color)
COMPRESSOR HOUSING: Anti-Surge 3" inlet (76 mm inlet) , 2" outlet (51 mm outlet )
BACK PLATE: Blue Color
TURBINE WHEEL: 47.1 / 53.8 mm, (9 Blades) Trim 76
TURBINE HOUSING: 0.72 A/R High Inconel Turbine Housing
BEARING: Arashi Ceramic Ball Bearing
COOLING: Water Cooled System
FLANGE: V-Band

They have the same turbo thats an A/R 57. Which one do u guys think would be better?

Do you really want to put a $700 eBay turbo on your $30,000 car and hope for the best?

Forced induction isn't something to cheap out on. It's far cheaper to get an established kit and build it right than have to buy a new engine because your eBay turbo blew itself up.

[nickdd6237]

Originally Posted by mjanmohammad

Do you really want to put a $700 eBay turbo on your $30,000 car and hope for the best?

Forced induction isn't something to cheap out on. It's far cheaper to get an established kit and build it right than have to buy a new engine because your eBay turbo blew itself up.

It cost $1000 and is made in Taiwan. Not China.

[DarkPira7e]

If you don't want to listen to the experience of a forum, why not just ask this in the comments section of YouTube videos you watch? Seriously, we're of the function to help guide you, not perpetuate the nonsense (usually) that spreads cancerously to cause a higher tally of blown engines. Will an eBay everything work? Yes. Will it be less expensive? No. Cost of admission is not your total expense; cheap parts WILL BREAK MUCH MORE OFTEN, and will cause more damage when they go. Would you rather replace the ebay turbo 5 times a year, or a quality turbo once every 5-10 years?

When the expensive turbo does go, you'll likely have to have the seals in the turbo replaced. When the cheap turbo goes, you'll be replacing whatever else it breaks with its catastrophic failure. Do you see what we're playing at here? The expensive part is not the initial buy in. You may want to roll your eyes at every forum post on the internet, by that one guy with a 3641 post count and a smug avatar, that advises "Do it right the first time". There's a reason there's one of them for every 50 10 post eBay warriors; because doing it right gives them the time to post. EBay warriors are out trying to fix their car still.