Custom turbo kit (kinda)

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 01:43 AM

so, i was considering buying a t3 turbo off of ebay, cheap turbo piping and intercooler off ebay, and then going to buy a MAF and Turbo Headers and Injectors.

Is this is close to being a good idea? or am i just better off spending the extra cash and buying a TMA kit?(if I was looking for 350-400hp at the crank.)

Ninjawafers! · April 23rd, 2008, 01:55 AM

not a good idea. a t3 is too small for you engine and you will blow it. get at least a t4 if you are planning on doing that

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 01:57 AM

ok then a t4. other than that speed bump, are there other dangers?

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 01:58 AM

sorry, it was sopose to be funny, but i just read my own reply... i sound like DICK. my bad.

Ninjawafers! · April 23rd, 2008, 02:02 AM

well you need a wastegate a BOV and the rest of the components to build the turbo kit... i cant remember where i saw it but there is a how to build your own turbo kit for around a grand depending on how cheap you can get parts. google it and it tell you what all you need. and dont forget the tune!

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 02:03 AM

Thx.

Onemanzu · April 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

not a good idea. a t3 is too small for you engine and you will blow it. get at least a t4 if you are planning on doing that

what??

the fuck a T3 aint to small

TurboByGarrett.com - Catalog

your tellin me that that wont work?

Ninjawafers! · April 23rd, 2008, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

what??

the fuck a T3 aint to small

TurboByGarrett.com - Catalog

your tellin me that that wont work?

the t3 is what came on the talon's and eclipses.. i was told it was too small and to go with a t4... t3 maybe if he is doing twin

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 02:19 AM

i want to keep the cost low. but if i only spend about a grand on a single turbo, i might go twin. Gotta figure out my cost though.

Ninjawafers! · April 23rd, 2008, 02:22 AM

cheap - reliable - fast

pick two

wadepetersen · April 23rd, 2008, 10:36 AM

sounds like you should pra just buy a kit
but if you got the time and non how

shadow5403 · April 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM

you willnot build a custom turbo kit for around a grand, or else everyone would have turbos on theyre cars.

Cricket · April 23rd, 2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

the t3 is what came on the talon's and eclipses.. i was told it was too small and to go with a t4... t3 maybe if he is doing twin

depends on the trim for what size t3. Most t3 turbos are not 82mm trim. Thats a large trim for that turbo. Thats why it would work better than grabbing a junkyard turbo.

V6 Stalker · April 23rd, 2008, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

you willnot build a custom turbo kit for around a grand, or else everyone would have turbos on theyre cars.

True, but check this out:

this is a mustang v6 auto, with a less than 1200 d - Video

i Know he's only running 4 PSI, but i could get higher ona better turbo.

itschristorres8 · April 23rd, 2008, 11:18 PM

t3's can work but your better off with a t4 flange
ebay is the last place to buy a turbo

ebay turbo kits are useless
you still need the most important parts

turbo headers or manifolds which ever you prefer to call it
cross over
turbo mount
then the exhaust piping off the turbo..
waste gate and BOV mounts

Ninjawafers! · April 24th, 2008, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

you willnot build a custom turbo kit for around a grand, or else everyone would have turbos on theyre cars.

false

i have seen it on a forum. the builder had all the parts used and the prices he got them for and the total for the project. he even said that you could cut some of the cost and get cheaper versions of stuff he got and have a home made turbo kit for less

04mustang232 · April 24th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

cheap - reliable - fast

pick two

fast, and fast? lol

04mustang232 · April 24th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by V6 Stalker

True, but check this out:
this is a mustang v6 auto, with a less than 1200 d - Video
i Know he's only running 4 PSI, but i could get higher ona better turbo.

he is only running 4 psi cause anymore would need a tune and possible engine upgrades. the turbo wasnt holding him back, his wallet was.

shadow5403 · April 24th, 2008, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

false

i have seen it on a forum. the builder had all the parts used and the prices he got them for and the total for the project. he even said that you could cut some of the cost and get cheaper versions of stuff he got and have a home made turbo kit for less

get me specs on the material made for the headers. Was the builder building them for himself? or tryin to sell them to other people. If he knows how to weld good, then HE might be able to do it......but for 90% of the people on this forum who want a shop to fab them a custom turbo kit....its not happening for a grand.

Give me some reading material to back up this guys kit for cheap.

itschristorres8 · April 24th, 2008, 01:25 PM

my headers are made from 304 stainless steel 16gauge steel
but thats cause Andy at TMA is the F***in man

April 23rd, 2008, 01:43 AM	#1
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	Custom turbo kit (kinda) so, i was considering buying a t3 turbo off of ebay, cheap turbo piping and intercooler off ebay, and then going to buy a MAF and Turbo Headers and Injectors. Is this is close to being a good idea? or am i just better off spending the extra cash and buying a TMA kit?(if I was looking for 350-400hp at the crank.) __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

April 23rd, 2008, 01:55 AM	#2
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	not a good idea. a t3 is too small for you engine and you will blow it. get at least a t4 if you are planning on doing that __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

April 23rd, 2008, 01:57 AM	#3
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok then a t4. other than that speed bump, are there other dangers? __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

April 23rd, 2008, 01:58 AM	#4
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry, it was sopose to be funny, but i just read my own reply... i sound like DICK. my bad. __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

April 23rd, 2008, 02:02 AM	#5
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	well you need a wastegate a BOV and the rest of the components to build the turbo kit... i cant remember where i saw it but there is a how to build your own turbo kit for around a grand depending on how cheap you can get parts. google it and it tell you what all you need. and dont forget the tune! __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

April 23rd, 2008, 02:03 AM	#6
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thx. __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

April 23rd, 2008, 02:19 AM	#9
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	i want to keep the cost low. but if i only spend about a grand on a single turbo, i might go twin. Gotta figure out my cost though. __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

April 23rd, 2008, 02:22 AM	#10
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	cheap - reliable - fast pick two __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

April 23rd, 2008, 10:36 AM	#11
wadepetersen Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 369 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like you should pra just buy a kit but if you got the time and non how

April 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM	#12
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	you willnot build a custom turbo kit for around a grand, or else everyone would have turbos on theyre cars. __________________

April 23rd, 2008, 11:18 PM	#15
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	t3's can work but your better off with a t4 flange ebay is the last place to buy a turbo ebay turbo kits are useless you still need the most important parts turbo headers or manifolds which ever you prefer to call it cross over turbo mount then the exhaust piping off the turbo.. waste gate and BOV mounts __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

April 24th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#20
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	my headers are made from 304 stainless steel 16gauge steel but thats cause Andy at TMA is the F***in man __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

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