[cobra99svt]

I want to turbo my 99cobra and would like to do the work myself. I do not have a lot of cash to drop on a kit that is expensive from the top retailers. I seen a kit on ebay for $1699. It had a few things that needed to be obtained before it was considered a complete kit. I am not looking to make huge numbers, just a little extra boost and the bragging rights of having a turbo cobra, not to mention that I did the work myself when chatting it up at the local spot. I am somewhat mechanically inclined. I also have a few friends that are mechanics. I guess what my main question is, is it worth it to get these extra parts in addition to the turbo kit for an self-install? Thank you for all feedback in advance.



Here is the list of the items included:

GT45 TurboCharger
700-1000 HP Capable
Wet Float Bearing
External Wastegate
Oil Cooled Center System
Compressor (4 3/16th's Inlet, 2.25 Intake Inlet, 3.25" Outlet Diameter, 69 Trim, .66 A/R)
Turbine (4" Outlet, T4 Flange, 3.5" V-Band downpipe Flange, 92 Trim, 1.05 A/R)
68.7 MM Inducer Compressor
97.8 MM Inducer Compressor
87.4 MM Exducer Turbine
77 MM Inducer Turbine
Large Bar and Plate Intercooler
31x12x3 Bar and Plate Intercooler
3 Inch Inlet and Oultet with 2x 3" to 2.5" reducer Coupler
150 to 130 Degree Temperature Drop
Bolt On Custom Turbo Manifold
Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold for Mustang 96-04 V8 4.6L Cobra DOHC
High Resistance to Heat - Made to last - Custom Turbo Manifold
Uses T4 Flanged Turbos
Comes with everything pictured as well as x3 2.5" Stainless Steel V Clamp and x1 3" V clamp
Direct Bolt on to ALL Mustangs 96-04 4.6L V8 Cobra DOHC
Stainless Steel 2.5" Connector Pipes
Also comes with 3" Downpipe
Requires D&D Style K Member for fitment
NOTE: 96-98 Mustangs require relocating of coil pack.
Universal Piping Kit
2.5" Intercooler Piping ( Aluminum ) 8 pieces, 2 u bends, 2 straight, 2 45 degree, 2 90 degree
16x 2.5" T Clamps
3 Ply Silicone Hose
Items Included with Kit (Picture): (color may vary from picture)
Type RS Blow off Valve
38mm Wastegate
Boost Controller
Turbo Timer
Oil Return Line
Oil Feed Line
All necessary V clamps
Radiator Fan to Increase Cooling
30 Row Oil Cooler

Here is the list of items required to complete install:

Downpipe requires additions piping to collectors ($400)
D&D Style K Member
Air Mass Sensor Bracket, Mustang 96-98 Requires Coil Relocation Kit
Fuel Management and Engine Management system upgrades required

[lilmarc1988]

i heard the piping is good on the turbo kits. buy everything else separate

[baine21225]

i don;t think i'd trust the ebay kit

[Matt Cramer]

Do you have a link? A lot of the kits out there use Chinese knock offs of Garrett turbos. I've seen complaints about these having issues with turbo oil seals, header fitment, and the headers not holding up very well. But without knowing anything about who's selling it, it will be hard for me to tell.