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Old 10-29-04, 01:27 PM
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Hey Fellas,
I recently ordered myself a DaveH kit. (Picture)

When I had the money and it was time to order, I saw 2 options:
1) Buy directly from Dave
2) Buy from Kevin @ Non-Turbo (Links on numerous CL threads)

Since it's a DaveH kit I though it'd be great to get it from Dave. One minor problem: Dave can't take credit cards.
So I decided to check out this Non-Turbo website (after discussing price with Dave) and found a couple of hundred dollar markup.

To make a long story short, I searched and found a 3rd solution. (Weird that it's never been mentioned)
It's called Mid-WestSupras, a Yahoo store similar to non-turbo.
The place is run by an awesome guy named Bob who I can now happily vouch for.
My order was processed in a timely manner, and the kit was at my doorstep within 2 weeks of the order being placed. Excellent customer service.
Anywho, I'll let you guys see for yourselves: http://store.mid-westsupra.com/ntpetukitfor.html

Please take note that this is not an advertisement and I'm getting nothing out of this.
Bob has been awesome through the whole process and I thought I'd give you guys an alternative. (I know I'm not the only person who's **** about having receipts for everything)

Thanks Bob and Dave!

Good luck with all your NA-T adventures.

~Alan
Old 10-29-04, 02:00 PM
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Alan you have a pm
Old 10-29-04, 05:49 PM
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lemme know if you need hands for the install bro.
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Wow, this kit is definitely cheaper than I thought.
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How much does he mark it up over Dave H's price?
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wow very nice price
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Originally posted by SupraCoup3
lemme know if you need hands for the install bro.
Thanks for the offer. Are you in Northern Cali?
I'm actually doing fine and prolly won't need any help. Asking more for if you wann ameet up.

Originally posted by mteele
How much does he mark it up over Dave H's price?
Just get a hold of him and work out a deal.
He's a nice guy and fair on the prices.

Manifold and turbo are on, oil lines done, need to cut a few plastic pieces to get the IC pipign to fit and then off to muffler shop for some welding.
Will keep you guys updated.


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Wish us SC400's could get that kind of setup for that price

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wow, that is a hott deal. outside of the kit, what other items did u have to purchase to complete the turbo setup?
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Things I got:
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Oil Feed and Return Lines (I suggest you just get them from Dave - $165)
Intercooler ($280 used)
IC Piping ($350 with hks flange from SpoolinPerformance.com)
Couplers, Reducers, T-Bolts, Vaccum Hose ($150 from HighTempSilicone.com)
HKS SSQV BOV (alphabet soup - $200 from Titan Motorsports )
Boost Gauge ($35 from wherever)
Apex-i SAFC-II (Really usefull for me becuse I have hot-wire and there's the nifty blow-off valve compensation feature - $250 used from eBay)
Walbro Fuel Pump ($90 on eBay)
Innovate LM1 Wideband Kit ($350 used from SupraForums.com)

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Things I'm planning to get:
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Thicker HG
550cc? injectors (*Wonders whether Lex Luthor still has those yummy 590s)
Boost Controller
HKS VPC

If doing the install yourself, plan for an extra $200 in tools and miscelaneous expenses, especially if you don't have a decent tool set.
90 degree drill rental for 1 day = $25
Drill bit(s) = $10 x 2 or 3
Thread Tap tool = $10-20
14MM deep-socket for exhaust manifold = $5-10
24MM Deep socket for union bolt = $5-10

You get the picture.

~Alan
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