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if you have the means, this is a really good quality setup and will take you past 1000 rwhp if done right
the UPP turbo kit is looking good too. they are working on a new top mount kit which looks really good, but it may not be ready yet
the "fenderwell" UPP turbo kit is much more affordable. I can't speak to the quality of the UPP and install as I too have a ttix setup in my 2003 z06 and love it.
but if I had to do it again, I would take a hard look at the upp because I'm cheap and so far the feedback has been quite good!
it will deliver all the power you need and takes advantage of more of the factory parts (mainfolds)
the ttix cast manifolds are great, my only complaint is the packaging of the turbo intake tube and tight tire clearance around the pipes going throught he wheel well
overall the ttix is probably the best engineered kit around, I saw one the other day for 8k which is a smoking deal
the UPP is under 6 all the time not sure what the pricing will be on the new kit
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I went with the UPP base kit b/c of the price sale when I purchased it. With a junkyard 6 liter, minor mods, and the UPP kit I made 830rwhp/900rwtq reliably on 18#'s and still maintaining 25+mpg highway cruising. CK's service is superb also. Good luck on your choice and regardless plan an extra $3-5k on misc supporting mods.
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Buy an 87-93 mustang. Their turbo kits are around $3k. I don't think you are going to have any luck buying a working turbo kit for a vette in that price range unless you can fab it yourself and find good deals on the individual components.
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yup, there may be some deals to be had, but doing it several times can often cost more
the vette tax definitely applies here
fabbing up the headers isn't trivial, and a rear mount STS system is hard to score for 3500
cheap and turbo vette don't normally go together
best bet is to buy a completed car. there is an sts car for 18k, you can likely sell your car for close to that
the vette tax definitely applies here
fabbing up the headers isn't trivial, and a rear mount STS system is hard to score for 3500
cheap and turbo vette don't normally go together
best bet is to buy a completed car. there is an sts car for 18k, you can likely sell your car for close to that
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There is a A&A YSI setup in the classifieds right now for sale by one of the forum regulars for absolutely amazing price... Consider that strongly.
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