Turbo or N/A????
08-11-2005, 12:30 AM
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Turbo or N/A????
Ok so im trying to decided between turboing my car or building it up (higher compression, cams, all the good ****) It's cheaper then turbo' and i belive it gets more power but which do you guys think is better? i'm starting to save money so i'm looking for wat to buy.
08-11-2005, 12:35 AM
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Not to be a ***** here.... but there's thread s that are 10 pages long about this.
The decision is on you... Both require money, parts, (bolt on and internals) and both have plenty of benefits. N/A is instant power all the time, turbo means possible lag and the need for internal upgrades... research as much as you possibly can, I've been reading about this crap for 2 years now and i still have lots to learn. You wont be able to jump to a decision based on these posts. There's lots of **** to look at before choosing either one...The answers to this thread will just be people argueing about which they like, but it's your car
anyways... good luck
The decision is on you... Both require money, parts, (bolt on and internals) and both have plenty of benefits. N/A is instant power all the time, turbo means possible lag and the need for internal upgrades... research as much as you possibly can, I've been reading about this crap for 2 years now and i still have lots to learn. You wont be able to jump to a decision based on these posts. There's lots of **** to look at before choosing either one...The answers to this thread will just be people argueing about which they like, but it's your car
anyways... good luck
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08-11-2005, 12:35 AM
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i have read, i was just wondering waht everyone else thinks. Is it really cheaper to build up the ka or turbo it?
08-11-2005, 01:02 AM
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build and turbo it!! you're going to make more power by turboing it...that's what I would do.... but it all depends on your HP goals... if you're only looking for say 230CHP then you can do a N/A build..
08-11-2005, 01:04 AM
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i dont konw, boosting the compression to 10.1 helps with a lot of hp. I was looking at the ka24e engine pistons and rods. I kno that boost u up to 10.1 But besides that puttin in a cam and ****, it would still be cheaper then puttin a turbo on. and i belive you would come out with more hp at the end.
08-11-2005, 01:09 AM
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it all depends... you can turbo your KA for decently cheap... like $1500 could get you a turbo, manifold, bov, innercooler, piping, fuel pump, 370cc injectors, safc, plugs, wires, ect... and probably get 200+whp .. or even use stock injectors.. there's a lot of factors, depending if you buy new stuff, used, can install yourself, can fab. yourself...
or just.. buy high compression pistons, injectors, fuel pump, cams, safc, clutch, electric fans, remove AC + emissions crap (if it's legal there), port and polish, an intake, exhaust, header.. ect... then get it tuned good.. and get some decent HP.
or just.. buy high compression pistons, injectors, fuel pump, cams, safc, clutch, electric fans, remove AC + emissions crap (if it's legal there), port and polish, an intake, exhaust, header.. ect... then get it tuned good.. and get some decent HP.
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08-11-2005, 01:12 AM
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i looked around and i couldn't find any kits cheaper then like 2gs. Which is still pretty high considering install i hear from my mechanic friends is a f-in *****. I kno that building the engine would probly be to but i dont konw. I just wanna go fast dammit!
**edit* show me where i can pick one up for $1500
**edit* show me where i can pick one up for $1500
08-11-2005, 01:13 AM
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then sell your car, and buy something fast lol... j/k.. but, kits are going to cost more because everything is brand new... you can put together your own for cheaper.
08-11-2005, 01:14 AM
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yeah but i dont exaclty know wat is needed. Wanna make a list for me and i'll go shopping
08-11-2005, 01:15 AM
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how much power? I would recommend doing suspension work first...
08-11-2005, 01:19 AM
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well i dont really want to upgrade my engine if i'm gonig to turbo. So at the start prob just runnnin like 6-8 lbs of boost, keep most of the engine stock unless i get like injectors or fuel pump, i already got plugs, wire intake 3" exhaust so im pretty much set for lil ****.
08-11-2005, 01:19 AM
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My list I have is..
Engine
Head gasket
3" Catback
Greddy E-Manage
550cc+ Injectors
FPR
Z32 MAFS
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Turbo Manifold
Turbo
Downpipe
Wastegate
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Radiator
Dual 12” Fans
Oil cooler
Oil Lines
BOV
Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel
Cams
Pistons 8.5:1
Rods
300zx TT fuel filter
Engine
Head gasket
3" Catback
Greddy E-Manage
550cc+ Injectors
FPR
Z32 MAFS
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Turbo Manifold
Turbo
Downpipe
Wastegate
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Radiator
Dual 12” Fans
Oil cooler
Oil Lines
BOV
Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel
Cams
Pistons 8.5:1
Rods
300zx TT fuel filter
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08-11-2005, 01:21 AM
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i'm talking about just the basic turbo set up. What i would need. im sure i could piece it all together through ebay. It would be hella cheap.
08-11-2005, 01:22 AM
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Originally posted by lrb_2000
My list I have is..
Engine
Head gasket
3" Catback
Greddy E-Manage
550cc+ Injectors
FPR
Z32 MAFS
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Turbo Manifold
Turbo
Downpipe
Wastegate
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Radiator
Dual 12” Fans
Oil cooler
Oil Lines
BOV
Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel
Cams
Pistons 8.5:1
Rods
300zx TT fuel filter
My list I have is..
Engine
Head gasket
3" Catback
Greddy E-Manage
550cc+ Injectors
FPR
Z32 MAFS
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Turbo Manifold
Turbo
Downpipe
Wastegate
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Radiator
Dual 12” Fans
Oil cooler
Oil Lines
BOV
Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel
Cams
Pistons 8.5:1
Rods
300zx TT fuel filter
08-11-2005, 01:26 AM
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you're going to need...
Turbo
Turbo manifold
Wastegate (if not internal)
Downpipe
Blow off valve
Innercooler
Innercooler piping
Oil lines/fittings
370cc injectors (stock sr20det injectors)
Some sort of fuel management (fmu, safc, emanage, aem ems to name a few)
Fuel pump
plus remember.. you'll need all your fluids, i'd change tranny and diff fluids also.. I don't know how much the stock clutch can hold... maybe some gauges, water temp, oil temp, boost, air/fuel ratio, ect... boost controller would be nice too..
Turbo
Turbo manifold
Wastegate (if not internal)
Downpipe
Blow off valve
Innercooler
Innercooler piping
Oil lines/fittings
370cc injectors (stock sr20det injectors)
Some sort of fuel management (fmu, safc, emanage, aem ems to name a few)
Fuel pump
plus remember.. you'll need all your fluids, i'd change tranny and diff fluids also.. I don't know how much the stock clutch can hold... maybe some gauges, water temp, oil temp, boost, air/fuel ratio, ect... boost controller would be nice too..