no v8 swap :( !!!!!! turbo is an option, help me out

via sin dios · December 13th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Ok i was gonna get a v8 swap but it turns out its gonna be near impossible to get this done under 6 grand so F*CK that!!. Now my dad is trying to talk me out of a turbo cause he says my engine wont last. so does anyone know how long my car can last(No i will not be driving it like its stolen all the time). Its a 04 and has 45K miles on it so what do you guys think? I know one car can last a week and onother car can run nicely for 10 years but im looking for an general answer.

also how much can i get one for, under under 4,300(thats my max amount of $$) and how much does a shop charge to tune it once its installed?

Luvdmustang · December 13th, 2006, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by via sin dios

Ok i was gonna get a v8 swap but it turns out its gonna be near impossible to get this done under 6 grand so F*CK that!!. Now my dad is trying to talk me out of a turbo cause he says my engine wont last. so does anyone know how long my car can last(No i will not be driving it like its stolen all the time). Its a 04 and has 45K miles on it so what do you guys think? I know one car can last a week and onother car can run nicely for 10 years but im looking for an general answer.

also how much can i get one for, under under 4,300(thats my max amount of $$) and how much does a shop charge to tune it once its installed?

i never heard of a v8 swap costing over 6 grand. ive never heard of it, never. as for the turbo, your dads wrong. it would actually be a good investment considering it improves gas mileage.

which is always a good thing. as long as everything is tuned correctly, a turbo is ideal

GreenFaleen · December 13th, 2006, 05:13 PM

V8 swap over 6 grand easy including parts. I got quoted 6 grand for a turbo install but that was not getting a kit that was pretty much a full custom job. If you get a kit your looking about about 3 grand and most places will include tune with the install fee I would say about 1500-2500 depending for all that. If that is getting to expensive you could get something like a procharger supercharger at 7 psi for about 4500 installed and tuned and have no worries with the engine.

Luvdmustang · December 13th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

V8 swap over 6 grand easy including parts. I got quoted 6 grand for a turbo install but that was not getting a kit that was pretty much a full custom job. If you get a kit your looking about about 3 grand and most places will include tune with the install fee I would say about 1500-2500 depending for all that. If that is getting to expensive you could get something like a procharger supercharger at 7 psi for about 4500 installed and tuned and have no worries with the engine.

i guess it depends on the shop, or the bro. My buddy dropped in my friends 302 for 500 hundred.

via sin dios · December 13th, 2006, 05:17 PM

what if i install the turbo and all they gotta do is tune it, i cant see that costing 1500

Luvdmustang · December 13th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by via sin dios

what if i install the turbo and all they gotta do is tune it, i cant see that costing 1500

turbos are a pain in dee booty. and they complicated

via sin dios · December 13th, 2006, 05:29 PM

well tma turbo dont sem that hard to put in

and also, i was lookin at the procharger s/c from rpmoutlet.... it comes with a tuner so does this mean it will tune it for me and i wont have to go to a shop

itschristorres8 · December 13th, 2006, 05:34 PM

procharger is easier to install ...i'd get it from VMP though

Luvdmustang · December 13th, 2006, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by via sin dios

well tma turbo dont sem that hard to put in

and also, i was lookin at the procharger s/c from rpmoutlet.... it comes with a tuner so does this mean it will tune it for me and i wont have to go to a shop

im sorry, but i havent really dealt with superchargers/turbos. i mostly stick with the basic block. But yes, a turbo is pretty comlicated if u ask me. considering the actual install and the pipe fabrication. do you even have nitrous though?

GreenFaleen · December 13th, 2006, 07:03 PM

if you get a kit and have the knowledge and tools to install it a tune would be like 500 for the tune and dyno run probably, but if you have never done it before i would recommend either have someone who knows what they are doing watch you or get it professionally installed. As for the procharger from rpmoutlet yes the tuner would come with a tune for the s/c.

itschristorres8 · December 13th, 2006, 08:04 PM

for you i recommend VMPs procharger start off at 11psi everythign u need

GreenFaleen · December 13th, 2006, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

for you i recommend VMPs procharger start off at 11psi everythign u need

+1

Lt_Crazy · December 13th, 2006, 08:36 PM

As for your engine not lasting with a turbo, when driving with one never shut of the engine right after guning it. leave the run for ~3min for the turbo to cool. Other than that u'll be fine.

Don't wanna jack u're thread but is it wise tu run a turbo in the winter???

Thanks

97TunedMustang · December 13th, 2006, 08:46 PM

If anything the car would be happier running in colder climate. for a denser intake charge and too cool off the turbo. of course its ok otherwise why would tons of cars have them from the factory stock if they werent reliable in the winter.

Which ever way you decide to do forced induction if you have a 94-98 v6 mustang youll probably end up replacing head gaskets soon cause the stock ones from ford blow! quite literally.

Lt_Crazy · December 13th, 2006, 08:54 PM

thanks i didn't think of it that way....what about the head gaskets on a 2001??

camer · December 13th, 2006, 08:57 PM

hey man a turbo is a bad ass thing to have but there is nothing like a v8. and what the hell kind of v8 are you running for 6k. You reallky can do one for like 4,000 nicely. But anyways check out some stuff on ebay. i wouldnt recomend buying a turbo off ebay but you have to search for good turbos. only go with brand names on ebay. you can part out your turbo stuff on ebay for really cheap. search around youll find some stuff. good luck.

-camer

itschristorres8 · December 13th, 2006, 08:59 PM

if your goin turbo.
tma is the best way to go

97TunedMustang · December 13th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Lt_Crazy

thanks i didn't think of it that way....what about the head gaskets on a 2001??

To my knowledge their much better, but im not sure. someone else might have some insight on that.

232stang · December 13th, 2006, 10:17 PM

man i think it would be badass to put an ls1 in a mustang. it surely would be one of a kind

Luvdmustang · December 13th, 2006, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by 232stang

man i think it would be badass to put an ls1 in a mustang. it surely would be one of a kind

its been done before

December 13th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#1
via sin dios Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 83	no v8 swap :( !!!!!! turbo is an option, help me out Ok i was gonna get a v8 swap but it turns out its gonna be near impossible to get this done under 6 grand so F*CK that!!. Now my dad is trying to talk me out of a turbo cause he says my engine wont last. so does anyone know how long my car can last(No i will not be driving it like its stolen all the time). Its a 04 and has 45K miles on it so what do you guys think? I know one car can last a week and onother car can run nicely for 10 years but im looking for an general answer. also how much can i get one for, under under 4,300(thats my max amount of $$) and how much does a shop charge to tune it once its installed?

December 13th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#8
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,485	procharger is easier to install ...i'd get it from VMP though __________________ Cars down....awaiting time for the motor..

December 13th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#10
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,684	if you get a kit and have the knowledge and tools to install it a tune would be like 500 for the tune and dyno run probably, but if you have never done it before i would recommend either have someone who knows what they are doing watch you or get it professionally installed. As for the procharger from rpmoutlet yes the tuner would come with a tune for the s/c. __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

December 13th, 2006, 08:04 PM	#11
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,485	for you i recommend VMPs procharger start off at 11psi everythign u need __________________ Cars down....awaiting time for the motor..

December 13th, 2006, 08:36 PM	#13
Lt_Crazy Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 444	As for your engine not lasting with a turbo, when driving with one never shut of the engine right after guning it. leave the run for ~3min for the turbo to cool. Other than that u'll be fine. Don't wanna jack u're thread but is it wise tu run a turbo in the winter??? Thanks __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

no v8 swap :( !!!!!! turbo is an option, help me out

no v8 swap :( !!!!!! turbo is an option, help me out

Re: no v8 swap :( !!!!!! turbo is an option, help me out

your turbo kit idea

December 13th, 2006, 05:13 PM	#3
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,684	V8 swap over 6 grand easy including parts. I got quoted 6 grand for a turbo install but that was not getting a kit that was pretty much a full custom job. If you get a kit your looking about about 3 grand and most places will include tune with the install fee I would say about 1500-2500 depending for all that. If that is getting to expensive you could get something like a procharger supercharger at 7 psi for about 4500 installed and tuned and have no worries with the engine.

December 13th, 2006, 05:17 PM	#5
via sin dios Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 83	what if i install the turbo and all they gotta do is tune it, i cant see that costing 1500

December 13th, 2006, 05:29 PM	#7
via sin dios Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 83	well tma turbo dont sem that hard to put in and also, i was lookin at the procharger s/c from rpmoutlet.... it comes with a tuner so does this mean it will tune it for me and i wont have to go to a shop

December 13th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#14
97TunedMustang Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 958	If anything the car would be happier running in colder climate. for a denser intake charge and too cool off the turbo. of course its ok otherwise why would tons of cars have them from the factory stock if they werent reliable in the winter. Which ever way you decide to do forced induction if you have a 94-98 v6 mustang youll probably end up replacing head gaskets soon cause the stock ones from ford blow! quite literally. __________________ New block with forged internals running 16psi, tuned by Lasota Racing Too many mods to list... 3.73's and Truetrac Finally Done! Water-methanol injection? Dyno Tune fo sho, Street tune FTL!

December 13th, 2006, 08:54 PM	#15
Lt_Crazy Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 444	thanks i didn't think of it that way....what about the head gaskets on a 2001?? __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

December 13th, 2006, 08:57 PM	#16
camer Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clarkston MI Posts: 39	your turbo kit idea hey man a turbo is a bad ass thing to have but there is nothing like a v8. and what the hell kind of v8 are you running for 6k. You reallky can do one for like 4,000 nicely. But anyways check out some stuff on ebay. i wouldnt recomend buying a turbo off ebay but you have to search for good turbos. only go with brand names on ebay. you can part out your turbo stuff on ebay for really cheap. search around youll find some stuff. good luck. -camer

December 13th, 2006, 08:59 PM	#17
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,485	if your goin turbo. tma is the best way to go __________________ Cars down....awaiting time for the motor..

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