So i was given a stock 2002 subaru wrx turbo, a TD04, and it has me dreaming of a turbo build
I have been reading the builds on here but also found one at this link
http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/APV/4WD/2009042401/39.html
And it looks to be exactly what I want to do.
He said the whole build cost him around $500
-He used a slip second map controller to use with his laptop
-Hesco pressure regulator
-Grand cherokee injectors
Anyone know what lbs/hr those are?
Ive got the 19# design III in mine right now and hoped it would be enough
Also, the article doesnt list specifics of those items
Would it have to be a hesco? Or could I go with something less name brand(less $$)
And there are a few versions of the MAP controller from Split second, anyone know which to go with or if there might be a better brand?
Im trying to accomplish this as inexpensively as possible and will be gathering parts slowly only when I find good deals
I am not opposed to used parts so if anyone knows of something I may be interested in please let me know!!!
Thanks in advance guys
i have high doubts that those setups came to $500 - looks like none of the items included shipping btw (see intercooler for $39 - usually the shipping is like $50 on those auctions - check ebay, i got one myself so i can tell you first hand) - let's put this at $80 with shipping
Split Second - $290 (i think) for the regular one with only MAP output, $350 for the -E version that would allow you to change your O2 sensor output so you are not bound to closed loop when in boost
turbo - they said $139 off ebay, most likely need to add shipping to this as well but you can get one at pick n pull
the silicone high temp couplers (the blue or red ones you see there) look like 3 or 4 ply reinforced, those are at the lowest around $20 each (the red ones i am pretty sure are at least $30 as they look like the vacuum resistant ones and are most likely at least 4 ply) or could get better if you get them in a pipe package but those are not good quality, let's put them at $10 x 5 (just a guess) = another $50
you cannot use the 19# injectors they just don't deliver enough fuel (well you can try but if you end up too lean you'll melt the pistons) - so conservatively let's add $80 for the set
blow-off valve - add another $50
pipes should take you another $50 or so
AFR and boost gauge - at a minimum another $80 (unless you want to go with some cheapo that will be inaccurate this is probably a fair guess)
FPR - $165 - you can find cheap versions of these on ebay, i do not recommend that though, you will end up spending in that neighbourhood with a good one.
so not counting the fab for the mount, exhaust pipes and intake piping this all ads to a total of (and i did not include shipping on anything other than the intercooler as that's the way those items are sold on ebay): $985 with the lower cost Split Second.
add shipping for all those items, bracketry and exhaust pipes and will take you to about $1300, so i'm not sure where the $500 came from - there are also lots of other little things that you don't account for and for example add the nuts and bolts + washers that you will use at about $1.50 per set and considering that you'll most likely use about 20 of them that is another $30. if you do some work yourself don't forget to count in welding supplies, abrasive/cutting supplies and other little things (you might want to paint the pipes if you're using exhaust ones like in those pics) - add another $10 for a heat friendly spray can.
$500 for a good setup (like those 2 seemed to be) - not likely, but that's just my opinion (maybe if you did it before and have leftovers from the first build you might pull that off but realistically it's a long shot counting all the little things).
EDIT: forgot to add
- DEI exhaust wrap from one of those pics - another $25
- oil return bung + welding + fitting + hose (returning oil from the turbo to the oil pan) $25 (just so i don't put $35 which is more than reasonable)
- oil pan gasket $10
- oil pressure steel braided hose $15
- brass Ts and fittings for water cooling the Volvo turbo: 6 fittings at $2 each + 2 Ts at $3 each = $18 not counting the hoses.
all this ads to another $103 (not likely to be that low, but just for argument's sake)
i could find more if i look more closely but i think i made my point.