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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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I'm wanting to install a turbo system on my c5. What all do I need and what components do I need? I'm new at this, so please give me some advice. And information on where to get these items at a lower price. Diagrams would be nice too.
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No, you do NOT want a tubo! it will suck you dry! You start off with a turbo, then you will want new fuel injectors; then fuel rails, then fuel pump, then intake, then headers, then full exhaust with new cat-back, then a cam,... it never ends!

Save yoru money and your soul... leave your car stock!
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Originally Posted by csdunaway
No, you do NOT want a tubo! it will suck you dry! You start off with a turbo, then you will want new fuel injectors; then fuel rails, then fuel pump, then intake, then headers, then full exhaust with new cat-back, then a cam,... it never ends!

Save yoru money and your soul... leave your car stock!

Correction: "you will want"

You will have to have!

Good advice
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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save up between 6-10K to do things right. Then read, read, read, and more reading. figure out your driving style, needs and desires then look at what each offers. no 1 kit is right for everyone.
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my ProCharger P1SC1 Stage II kit cost me $12,000 installed... and that was just the FIRST major expense for me!
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Im doing a custom kit on mine and have 4k in it now. Still another 3-??????k to go.

There is always something else needed
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yes.. my kit was ONLY going to be around $7,500 to $8,000.... hold on for all the extras!
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Originally Posted by csdunaway
No, you do NOT want a tubo! it will suck you dry! You start off with a turbo, then you will want new fuel injectors; then fuel rails, then fuel pump, then intake, then headers, then full exhaust with new cat-back, then a cam,... it never ends!

Save yoru money and your soul... leave your car stock!
WELL everybody has a hobby!!
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WELL everybody has a hobby!!
What about superchargers?
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Originally Posted by justin_heat05
What about superchargers?
My kit IS a Supercharger!
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whats a TUBO anyway??? LMAO
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