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08-17-2020
As someone who is taking the m90 to the Nth degree, i can tell you that the zzp z3 turbo kit is much cheaper and with an inter cooler off a junkyard turbo car you'll make a good amount more power . Granted thats Cammed, e85, intercooled , methanol injectected m90 , vs basically a 91 turbo kit. Ill probably have over 5k in my SC by the time im done. ZZP kit (if legal ) is 2400 bucks, 3000 if you get the full downpipe and new injectors .
08-17-2020
I should specify that building an m90 to make power is more expensive, a top swap can be done with junkyard parts mostly.Originally Posted by 04lss
08-17-2020
I mean full disclosure my car is already not road legal in the eyes of the state. Good thing I have friends in the smog business [emoji6]. Yes taking the risk of keeping it this way ain't smart but I'm more willing to spend the extra on the turbo kit just because of the more HP for my bucks. Definitely a bonus that it's supposed to be an easier install vs the top swap.
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08-17-2020
I would budget 2600 for the turbo kit (new) 250 for injectors, 100 for a fuel pump (might as well IMO, its safer ) 100 bucks for some ebay tubing to connect an Intercooler (sourced from a JY audi/volvo or similar) and then you need a tuning solution.
(lets ignore the trans for now) That gets you off to a very solid start IMO. others with more knowledge may throw more at you, but a ~3k budget (less tuning) should work.
08-25-2020
So now with the goal being a turbo (stattama kit), I was looking around to see if I could find a used one and in the midst of that I found this engine. My current L26 has 220,000, but definitely don't have any complaints on it personally. It's been reliable af but for the price and mileage, especially when going for turbo maybe it would be the smartest choice to buy this modded engine. Is it worth the risk or is my current engine worthy to be upgraded. Engine cost is sitting around 1000$. I will have to find a shop to swap it too but I'm willing to pay for the professional install honestly. Would appreciate the input.
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08-25-2020
I would go for that. Being it's cammed and has head studs, it will save you time and money.
08-25-2020
looks like a good deal depending on price and location. in my opinion, you should purchase an HP Tuner. you can do some tuning yourself once you get a good base tune set up. you can also get the base tune from someone remotely, then make adjustments based off scans taken from the vehicle.
On a side note, it's great to see someone bucking the communist regime of california. keep us posted on your build, will be nice to see your progress.
08-25-2020
Picking it up Thursday for 900$, an hour and 30 minutes away from me. It's only missing the valve covers so I feel like it's a good deal.
Yea man it's insane just headers will make your car illegal. Main reason I just focused on the appearance and general maintenance but reading all the threads on everybody else's builds really hyped me up. Hoping to reach 500 WHP without E85. Will definitely keep y'all updated.
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09-04-2020
So my old engine is out but I was mistaken to think my L26 valve covers would fit the L32. Looked it up and find out that only sc with sc and NA with NA for the valve covers. Same goes for the fuel rails and I wanted to buy the modified rails from zzp but they are out of stock. Had hope maybe autozone would have either or but nope. I feel like I will just have to bite the bullet and buy these.
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09-14-2020
Don’t do pacesetter. The collectors on these things are terrible and leak constantly.
09-15-2020
I'm planning on getting a turbo so I'm not buying any headers anymore since I'll just use the stainless power logs. Finally got the new engine in but I was wrong to think the hard part was over. Was able to drive it a little but trying to pass 3000rpm is a big no. Going to tune it tomorrow before I ruin a good thing. Don't have an aeroforce scanner sadly but i know it's misfiring no doubt. Doing some reading on what might be the cause of such a problem, maf, icm, coils, plugs etc. Just wanted to get an idea on what to expect going down the road now. Not the prettiest but I love it.
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09-15-2020
First will be the diagnostic to see if it's anything mechanical before actually just tuning. I know it would not be smart to just tune around an actual mechanical issue then fix it and have to retune. Also found that I need axel seals, transmission fluid filter kit to try and stop some trans leaking.
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09-18-2020
Here is another at the Anaheim location
https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/loca...ac-grand-prix/
09-20-2020
Oh yea I stay in those junkyards and was able to get the valve covers and fuel rail from a supercharged grand prix there but I am trying to go the full turbo route. Plus the cam and no catalytic converter already messed passing smog. California is no fun when it comes to modding cars. Just gonna have to suck it up lol. Thanks tho man appreciate the info.
Did finally get the tune on my car and it's running like a champ now. Gonna save up some more and buy the turbo kit November.
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01-06-2021
Mini update, bought my turbo kit on Zzp black friday sale [emoji51] but they are still putting the parts together which gives me time to get some more supporting mods. Specifically trying to focus on the transmission now. Thinking trans go kit and cooler for now. Down the line (when it gives out on me) get a TEP trans.
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