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Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Originally Posted by mdhmi
I think you should get TT's.
LPE or TTi if you want em hung low and PTK if you want em up top.
Budget $12 - 20K.
Mark
LPE or TTi if you want em hung low and PTK if you want em up top.
Budget $12 - 20K.
Mark
LPE , TTi , PTk . Twin turbos are the way to go. Just get ready to open your wallet . Nothing but stealth and loads of power if you go with the right setup. 
Good luck !
Dan
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 22
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From: Londonderry NH
Without trying to sound like a smart ***, thats exactly my reason for this post. These kits say "everything included". Apparently not. Before I give my deposit, I'm trying to learn what the "rest" is.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 227
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From: Houston TX
Here's some stuff to think about...
Tuning software
Wide band
Gauges
Upgraded radiator/EOC
Fuel injectors
Upgraded fuel pump
Drive train upgrades
Valve train upgrades
Miscellaneous tools/fittings
AC work or evac pump
Exhaust upgrade
Boost controller
Alky injection
Dyno tune
20hr install if you have done one or two. Double or triple it for a first time install.
Then you'll need to forge your short block and upgrade the heads...
(after you blow the stock motor...)
It's amazing how much you can spend when you try...
12K-20K is a good estimate.
Have fun...
Dave
Tuning software
Wide band
Gauges
Upgraded radiator/EOC
Fuel injectors
Upgraded fuel pump
Drive train upgrades
Valve train upgrades
Miscellaneous tools/fittings
AC work or evac pump
Exhaust upgrade
Boost controller
Alky injection
Dyno tune
20hr install if you have done one or two. Double or triple it for a first time install.
Then you'll need to forge your short block and upgrade the heads...
(after you blow the stock motor...)
It's amazing how much you can spend when you try...
12K-20K is a good estimate.
Have fun...
Dave
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Joined: Mar 2003
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St. Jude Donor '03 through '17
$9,500 for the TTix kit itself less injectors, upgrades for fuel, labor and tune.
That's for bare bones not gong into the motor.
If you want to run higher than 6 psi on stock internals your going to have to go into the motor.
If you going to start to push higher boost then your going to have to upgrade your drivetrain.
The list goes on so I would talk with your shop and go over all your options.
My vote is for TT's but I'm bias.
That's for bare bones not gong into the motor.
If you want to run higher than 6 psi on stock internals your going to have to go into the motor.
If you going to start to push higher boost then your going to have to upgrade your drivetrain.
The list goes on so I would talk with your shop and go over all your options.
My vote is for TT's but I'm bias.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 763
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From: Brownstown Michigan
Go TT you will not be disappointed I'm still amazed how how power these things make. I'm A TT rookie but I'm also A TT junkie. I have the PTK and love it but I also went for A ride in Phil's TTi and I loved that to. I think any TT kit you decide on will be more than you expect...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,306
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Originally Posted by Bruce
$8500 is just to start. You will find out more later for sure.
Buy a "complete" kit for $8500 and it'll be fine for now. Will it run? Yes. Will it be fast? Yes. Will it end there? No. You'll find out real fast that theres tons of things you will "need" after you get a basic setup done for around 10 grand.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 7,064
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From: Arizona
Like others have said there really isnt a 'cheap' Twin Turbo.
You will need a clutch at a minimum (600-1800 depending)
injectors (400-600)
guages (500)
tune (500-1000)
Install (1200-2500)
fuel pump (300)
if you get into the toys
boost controller (500)
wideband (200)
methanol (550)
LQ9 or AFR 225 Heads to lower compression (2200)
and that is just to get you around 550-600 RWHP
If you want more then you forge the motor
Forged motor(3000)
Cam(400)
All these prices are not including the labor to do the work
you can see how it can add up quick
You will need a clutch at a minimum (600-1800 depending)
injectors (400-600)
guages (500)
tune (500-1000)
Install (1200-2500)
fuel pump (300)
if you get into the toys
boost controller (500)
wideband (200)
methanol (550)
LQ9 or AFR 225 Heads to lower compression (2200)
and that is just to get you around 550-600 RWHP
If you want more then you forge the motor
Forged motor(3000)
Cam(400)
All these prices are not including the labor to do the work
you can see how it can add up quick
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 55,394
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
I think you should get TT's.
LPE or TTi if you want em hung low and PTK if you want em up top.
Budget $12 - 20K.
Mark
LPE or TTi if you want em hung low and PTK if you want em up top.
Budget $12 - 20K.
Mark
Those are your choices right now - end of story
CAUTION: Be very carefull about cutting corners on this stuff no matter what people tell you because the risk/benfit factor is not in your favor. And dont listen o tho F-BODY guys cuz the the c5 is not an f-body
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 55,394
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Originally Posted by ab8081
Without trying to sound like a smart ***, thats exactly my reason for this post. These kits say "everything included". Apparently not. Before I give my deposit, I'm trying to learn what the "rest" is.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 549
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From: Fenton mi
I love My TTI X
But I am not a do it your selfer and I know I have more then 20 grand in it (more like 25) and am about to spend more on the ECS meth, 2nd trans and converter upgrade. But that does include a new motor that I did just before the TT.
Would I do It Again? Hell YA!!! I spent less then what I could buy a new Z06 for and this thing is just a monster. (10.54 1/4 mile @ 132mph) on pump gas and drive like stock.
Chuck
But I am not a do it your selfer and I know I have more then 20 grand in it (more like 25) and am about to spend more on the ECS meth, 2nd trans and converter upgrade. But that does include a new motor that I did just before the TT.
Would I do It Again? Hell YA!!! I spent less then what I could buy a new Z06 for and this thing is just a monster. (10.54 1/4 mile @ 132mph) on pump gas and drive like stock.
Chuck