Anyone know what it should cost to do a single turbo on the NA 2jzge engine? (Parts and labor).

 

Depends on power level.
Ballpark figures:
250-300 whp $5-6k
350-400 whp $7-8k
450-500 whp $10-12k
600-750 whp $15-17k

I would say the above would be for a turn key reliable set up.

 

Would the cost be the same for a gte?

 

Thanks for the info. Pricey her than I was expecting. Was hoping for around 100hp gain for around $2k. Doesn't make much sense to put that much money into this old of a car. Think I will just keep her stock as she is a sweet ride :-)

 

For a GTE I would think about 8-10k turn key. If you want it to be able to pass obd2 plug in could be more.

 

You "could" get away with about 2-3k for 100hp but your going to have to either buy a used set up do the install yourself.

 

Yeah, I'm still thinking it isn't worth it. Think i will leave her stock and enjoy many years of trouble free driving. Still love driving it everyday despite wanting a bit more power.

 

Put a shot of gas on it

 

yeah you could put a shot of nitrous on it. But like you said I would just want the reliability of daily driving it.

I'm on the fence to do a GTE swap but can't pass emissions in my state. With all the maintenance I've done on the motor it pretty much will be problem free so I would rather go single turbo on the GE block. I like supercharging rather than turboing on the GE block though since its a daily driver.

 

I thought the gte would pass inspection. I read couple threads that people have passed. Hmmm let me look again

 

The set up I have PIECED together myself should yield a very reliable turn key setup with upwards of 350hp and I have spent close to 2k already and need about $500 worth of stuff to buy. Check the SC build section for references and guides.

 

I also thought about going this route but didnt know what to use to tune it. Dont wanna do a standalone

 

Really? Interesting. I am about average when it comes to car repairs and while I could potentially do something like this myself, I'd rather leave it to the pros so the job can be done 100% correct and in a timely manner as my GS3 is my daily driver.

Do you have your own build thread for what you did to your SC?

 

Remember the SC electronics are different than the GS, unless you have a 98+ SC300 that has the VVTi 2JZ GE. The tuning is vastly different.

In general, I would budget around $3-3.5k for a complete DIY budget. This is just to cover all your bases incase you hit a snag or find out stuff needs replacing. Keep in mind this is for parts only, and fabrication time/labor is not included. So for example, you can buy a intercooler and piping kit for $150 on ebay, but it will cost you probably another $300-500 for a shop to weld/fit up the piping unless you can TIG weld yourself. Same goes for the downpipe/exhaut system, fuel system components, wiring, tuning, and electronics. Unless you know how to do every last thing yourself, you will still have to factor the extra cost to pay a shop to finish the stuff you don't know how to do.

 

Yeah get a used setup. I personally think buying any performance parts new for a 15yr old car is just stupid. Get a used turbo and everything else used so u can sell it for as much as u bought it for, & so that would be back-up money incase u blow your engine. u can buy a used engine so u wont be out a dd. thats what im doing. I bought a slightly used vortech, i got a good price on it. If engine or tranny breaks then im going to use whatever money i get from selling my parts an use it as a "down payment" on a ls swap