Turbo 03 GT

DustinV8 · December 18th, 2007, 10:06 PM

hey guys i was wondering what the cheapest way to go turbo would be on a 03 gt.

i only need a small setup like 5-6psi something like 100+hp or around that.
i jus dont know what all parts my car needs to be ready for a turbo and also where could i get a single turbo setup i cant find anything.

ModMustang97GT · December 19th, 2007, 02:37 PM

The turbo kit is just as expensive as a supercharger kit. The problem is that, to fit the tubing for a turbo, you need to swap out your K member. This usually means converting your front end to coilover with a full tubular set up. So in the end, it costs you about $1000 in parts, more than the Supercharger would. If you want cheap power, do a supercharger. Instant boost and less hastle. Unless you really want the most efficient set up with the ability to go big (HP and Hellion base kits are both good to 700 hp). It is not worth the money to get a turbo kit. Its cool, but unless you can build the kit yourself, and cheap, its not worth it.

trev0006 · December 19th, 2007, 03:03 PM

labor is more expensive on turbo kit.

StangAddiction · December 19th, 2007, 08:47 PM

The price is comparable (sometimes cheaper)with most centrifugal systems if you built it yourself...

mustangmanic · December 19th, 2007, 10:14 PM

I would say it would be pretty safe to do a S/C install, but i would have a professional help you out with installing a T/C

Quicktime_GT · December 24th, 2007, 01:03 PM

There is more labor with a turbo.. What is your goal? if you plan to never make much over 400-450rwhp go with a supercharger. There are nice turn key kits for 3600 and will make 380ishrwhp. (MPH mongoose) most intercooled GT's at 10psi will make dam close to 400rwhp, at 12psi your looking at 425rwhp er so.. 10psi on a stock engine is about the most you'll want to run without running into problem after problem..

A stock bottom end is said to be able to hold 450ish rwhp on a every day basis.. there are cars making a lot more than this on stock engines, but they will not last.. Project Ice box in MM&FF made tons of power on a stock engine and they drove that car forever, but that was only by luck. I know of a local car that let go at 12psi.. Its actually on its 3rd engine now..

Turbo cars are a little harder to tune too..

TurboLX · December 24th, 2007, 01:04 PM

Hellion Power Systems - 99-04 Mustang GT

96GtGoodz · December 26th, 2007, 04:20 PM

turbo is cheaper not uncluding the little things ur gonna have to buy/fab/etc....

December 18th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#1
DustinV8 Newbie 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 32	Turbo 03 GT hey guys i was wondering what the cheapest way to go turbo would be on a 03 gt. i only need a small setup like 5-6psi something like 100+hp or around that. i jus dont know what all parts my car needs to be ready for a turbo and also where could i get a single turbo setup i cant find anything.

December 19th, 2007, 03:03 PM	#3
trev0006 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 66	labor is more expensive on turbo kit. __________________ Ford video collection

December 19th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#5
mustangmanic Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,492	I would say it would be pretty safe to do a S/C install, but i would have a professional help you out with installing a T/C __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and Pleunm, JLT cai, Steeda Caster Chamber Plates, Eibach Sportline Springs, Tokico Shocks/Struts, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, FRPP 3.73's, Hooker LT's, Hooker O/R X, Pypes Violator Catback, SCT Xcal 2. 280rwhp

December 24th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#6
Quicktime_GT Newbie 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 38	There is more labor with a turbo.. What is your goal? if you plan to never make much over 400-450rwhp go with a supercharger. There are nice turn key kits for 3600 and will make 380ishrwhp. (MPH mongoose) most intercooled GT's at 10psi will make dam close to 400rwhp, at 12psi your looking at 425rwhp er so.. 10psi on a stock engine is about the most you'll want to run without running into problem after problem.. A stock bottom end is said to be able to hold 450ish rwhp on a every day basis.. there are cars making a lot more than this on stock engines, but they will not last.. Project Ice box in MM&FF made tons of power on a stock engine and they drove that car forever, but that was only by luck. I know of a local car that let go at 12psi.. Its actually on its 3rd engine now.. Turbo cars are a little harder to tune too.. __________________ P1SC, 3 core, bolt ons 395/435

December 24th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#7
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 8.67@165.91 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hidden In NY Posts: 8,489	Hellion Power Systems - 99-04 Mustang GT __________________ Wiring Diagrams, TSB's, OBD Service Codes and Engine Diagrams Available. PM For Info Myspace *Small Block Posse*

December 19th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#2
ModMustang97GT Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 510	The turbo kit is just as expensive as a supercharger kit. The problem is that, to fit the tubing for a turbo, you need to swap out your K member. This usually means converting your front end to coilover with a full tubular set up. So in the end, it costs you about $1000 in parts, more than the Supercharger would. If you want cheap power, do a supercharger. Instant boost and less hastle. Unless you really want the most efficient set up with the ability to go big (HP and Hellion base kits are both good to 700 hp). It is not worth the money to get a turbo kit. Its cool, but unless you can build the kit yourself, and cheap, its not worth it.

December 19th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#4
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 869	The price is comparable (sometimes cheaper)with most centrifugal systems if you built it yourself...

December 26th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#8
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	turbo is cheaper not uncluding the little things ur gonna have to buy/fab/etc.... __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

Threads Similar to: Turbo 03 GT
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Turbo HorsePower Twin Turbo kit	dblindberg	2005+	34	June 17th, 2007 08:05 PM
Supercharger, Twin Turbo, and Single Turbo	justinsstang	Poweradders	24	March 7th, 2007 09:07 PM
Mellon's Twin Turbo Stealth vs Wills99z's Single Turbo z28	Mellon	Videos	10	December 30th, 2006 10:05 AM
Turbo, Twin Turbo, Procharger, or Kennebell?	black94gt	5.0 Mustangs	19	October 7th, 2006 10:41 AM
Super Charger vs Turbo/Twin Turbo: Pros and Cons of each	FireryDriver	2005+	9	September 17th, 2006 04:15 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:39 AM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0 ©2007, Crawlability, Inc.