thughes

I found a turbo "kit" online, I don't really want to just get a kit and change it over night..but i want to build it, I'm thinking this is a pretty good list, and good place to start.

what on this list is actually important to have.. what do i actually need for a turbo build. Obviously they have marked this up, that is way to much money. It would probably be cheaper to buy everything separate.

give me your 2 cents

http://www.turbo-kits.com/IS300_turbo_kits.html

moses08is

$6k is ridiculous. Ive been looking for turbo kits as well for my is300. In another thread, some guy posted a company called Driftmotion n they have a kit for $1450, but u need still injectors and manifold i believe, just not sire of the quality. Maybe someone else can chime in and give advice.

mitsuguy

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I spent well less than $6000 and I built the motor in my car as well...

I'll try and compile a list of things and where I got them from along with a rough estimate... I would say I probably spent $3000, give or take, sourced some stuff used, some stuff ebay, some stuff from vendors, and some stuff from parts places locally, as well as a junk yard...

thughes

yeah i was thinking it would only be about $3,000-$4,000. 6 is insane.
let me know what you come up with

mitsuguy

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Here ya go... now, keep in mind, this was a budget build, but there is nothing in the kit that can't do 400+ whp, and with a simple turbo upgrade and fuel pump upgrade, the motor could make 600+... too bad the auto trans can't do that without being built...


part where purchased cost
T57 / .82 hotside CL - used, 50 miles $200
stainless manifold CL - new $125
wastegate / dumptube Ebay - new $75
downpipe Ebay - new $125
FMIC Ebay - new $80
IC piping Ebay - new $90
BOV Ebay - new $40
Emanage/Wiring Harness Ebay - used $300
660CC Injectors Ebay - new $300
Fuel Pressure Regulator Ebay - new $50
Turbo Blanket Ebay - new $60
Upper intercooler pipe Ebay - new $50
Air Filter Ebay - new $10
AEM Wideband Amazon - new $160
Boost Gauge Ebay - new $50
Oil Feed Ebay - new $35
Oil Return Ebay - new $25
Misc Clamps / Couplers Ebay - new $40
Misc Wiring / Hose / Fittings O'Reillys / Autozone $100
Heat Shield x 2 Autozone $50
MAP Sensor/pigtail Ebay - new $35


Turbo kit total: $2,000



2jz-gte pistons / rods Supraforums - used $100
OEM rings Driftmotion $65
OEM Headgasket Elmhurst Toyota $127
Clevite Tri-metal bearings Driftmotion $155
Hone, surface, clean, check Local Machine Shop $400
ARP Head studs Driftmotion $147
Gates Timing Belt Oreillys $20
Break in Oil, Filter, Coolant Walmart $45
Toyota FIPG Toyota $18
O-rings, Seals, Gaskets Toyota, Napa, O'reillys $50




Engine build total: $1,127


Keep in mind, there were a lot of odds and ends, hose clamps, etc, but we're still under $3500 regardless...

thughes

You are the freaking man! I love you! haha I'm going to start pickin some of this up asap. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

chaco

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damn thats a lot of ebay

mitsuguy

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I also bought my old Lexus on eBay... just because its sold on eBay doesn't mean its crap, ya just gotta know what to look for to avoid being taken advantage of or not getting something that works properly....

thughes

True, but remember, eBay doesn't make the product, they just sell it. I've bought a lot of legit stuff off ebay, lots of parts from hks megan racing, from their ebay account.

chaco

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Oh yeah i understand that, but i think theres just the same amount of scammers and fake parts on there. Key is to know where your buying from and what your exactly buying

mitsuguy

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I could give a crap about brand name, all I care about is how well it performs...

in my case, even on 4 psi, breaking in the new motor (200 miles so far), she is significantly faster than before, and I see no reason why when broken in and tuned she won't put down 400+ at the wheels...

sgvlex

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GREAT LIST!!! can it be applied to any 2jzge like an sc300?? TIA