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38638, upgrade to turbo. swap? kit?
Posted by EclipseRyder333, Dec-02-02 03:07 PM
I really want to get turbo. I was wondering if it would be possible to salvage a turbo and related components from a GS-T and put them in my '97 rs, or if I would need to do a complete engine swap or get an aftermarket kit. What would prices be? Thanx for the help.
38639, RE: upgrade to turbo. swap? kit?
Posted by 9D9 MITSU RS, Dec-02-02 03:26 PM
www.turbosystem.com
www.turbogs.com
those are your best bet. Parts already fabricated, so you don't pay a lot to get untested stuff made. The stuff is tested and proven.
The turbo on a stock GS-T isn't going to give you much room for mods either. Go ahead and get a 16G or T3-T4 and have a turbo that can give you serious power with the right supporting mods. (internals, fuel mods, etc.)
38640, RE: upgrade to turbo. swap? kit?
Posted by jsd98dsm, Dec-03-02 02:20 AM
This should be in turbo but if you get the set-up from a gst all you can use is the turbo and intercooler, u still need a mani., intercooler piping, oil lines and fittings, fuel pump, fpr, gaskets and fittings. It would be cheaper and easier just to get a kit 9D9 said.



98 esi A/t:
injen intake
n1 muffler
white gauges
17' adr sokodu's
coilovers 1.75' drop
obx front strut bar
3 stage metal headgasket
(should of rebuilt bottem when this was done but I'm stupid)

38641, RE: upgrade to turbo. swap? kit?
Posted by scottfreeman80, Dec-03-02 07:45 AM
well i can say from experience that if you have the money for a complete kit, then definetely go for it. but if your like me and want to save some money, do a total custom setup. I'm doing a stage 2 setup in my car, completely custom and after all is said and done i spent 850 bucks on mine, give or take $20 bucks. the plus of it all is that you learn a shitload about your car when your putting things together and you have someone there to help you with it all. i have the hook-up from a few friends so i can get stuff pretty damn cheap. custom is the way to go if you want to learn more about your car. kit is the way to go if you have the money.