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  1. #1 Is it worth it? 
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    So ive been considering the turbo kit for the GXP, the only problem is I know nothing about cars so what im wondering is can this car run reliably with it and with how many LBS of boost? also I know the kit is pretty pricey but does give you much more power to the wheels, is the installation almost as much as the kit? if so I just dont think I could do that. all in all would this be a good investment for daily driving? any input with exp. in this would really be helpfull. Thanks.
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    if you know nothing about cars then DO NOT go for a turbo kit. itll be a maintenance nightmare for you which will nickle and dime you do death.

    IF you knew how to work on cars then feel free.
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    i think u should stick to bolt ons for now! get what knowledge u can. then make that leap if u feel up to it!

    another car wouldn't hurt to have either! (if goin' the boosted route)
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    Turbo'd GXPs are sick, but if you don't know how to work on it yourself I wouldn't do it. Like bio said, it's gunna be alot of maintnence.
    And to answer your other question, yeah having a shop install a turbo will be very pricey, find someone that knows what they're doing to do it.
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    bolt ons? not for the GXP lol. already got whats offered. is there any heads or cams for this car or anything like that?
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