Thread: what would u do different???

__ I would also spend more time on suspension...

Originally Posted by RiceBurnt6

I'm very interested in this turbo build you speak of^^, I would also like to say thank you to all of those who have participated. I'll keep a lookout and learn from your mistakes Still curious what all i would need to see 13's i'm sure a set of drag radials would knock me down to low 14's already.

If 13's is all you are looking for don't turbo 13's is easily achievable with an m90.

Originally Posted by Ibwrong

__ I would also spend more time on suspension...

Suspension mods are where I am set next after the turbo build, going to ride this tranny until she blows

Originally Posted by RiceBurnt6

I'm very interested in this turbo build you speak of^^, I would also like to say thank you to all of those who have participated. I'll keep a lookout and learn from your mistakes Still curious what all i would need to see 13's i'm sure a set of drag radials would knock me down to low 14's already.

lol 13's you dont need a turbo..

I'm more interested in the cost of going 13's vs the cost of turbo. Maybe if some of the guys could add prices of their mods as well ?

1998 clear up your inbox so i can pm ya lol I'm curious about the price and quality of these turbo kits

Originally Posted by RiceBurnt6

I'm more interested in the cost of going 13's vs the cost of turbo. Maybe if some of the guys could add prices of their mods as well ?

13's is not impossible to achieve, do some more research on a 3.4 setup with tune and you can achieve it..

Originally Posted by RiceBurnt6

I'm more interested in the cost of going 13's vs the cost of turbo. Maybe if some of the guys could add prices of their mods as well ?

The cheapest 13's is fullsize IC and the tiniest pulley you can get away with.

I understand that 13's and 12's are acheivable with m90. But at what cost? This is what i am trying to see. Sorry for threadjack, if someone with this knowledge could PM me i would appreciate it. /threadjack

well cost and such on a turbo build im guessing around $5000 without trans to do it right
im probably in the 13's and have a total $5000 into it with a tep trans

Originally Posted by wickedintent79

well cost and such on a turbo build im guessing around $5000 without trans to do it right
im probably in the 13's and have a total $5000 into it with a tep trans

Cant wait to see what you do at the track after the rebuild.

well the builds done still have the cam code and i havent got the headers yet but after a few road tests the car has a whole new feel to it power wise
Not sure when the track opens next but i have a few things left to do till then..
I am curious though

Originally Posted by wickedintent79

well cost and such on a turbo build im guessing around $5000 without trans to do it right
im probably in the 13's and have a total $5000 into it with a tep trans

Thank you sir. I'm going to assume the stock trans cannot handle the extra power of modded engine?

the stock trans is fine until you get higher up in the HP..

Originally Posted by RiceBurnt6

Thank you sir. I'm going to assume the stock trans cannot handle the extra power of modded engine?

NOT TRUE, It's a hit and miss they should stand up to 13's easily. 99% of people will tell you that you need a new built tranny to handle the power but I have seen people run stock tranny's for a long time and as long as you aren't doing a lot of track time you should be fine they just want the comfort of being able to say their tranny's wont break.

Originally Posted by kfish

would have read SAFELY MODDING YOUR 3800 many many times before i started my build. would have saved me 2 motors. and also i would have gotten headers from the start and not have messed with the torque friendly manifolds.

There I fixed it for you

Depending on miles on the car and how it was maintained But before i turbo'd a car ever id make sure it had a trans that could take the abuse

I could be off in my numbers as far as what it will cost but im just ball paking it
And my build was a full build including block and new pistons...

Originally Posted by kfish

yea, well either way i popped pistons 1 3 and 5 because of them. headers ftw!

Or you're tuning/getting to antsy to run a small pulley/not paying attention? Not trying to be mean but just saying you can't blame the mani's people run them and don't blow anything.