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Topic subjectIs an aftermarket turbo worth it?
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7456, Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by Grouchy, Jul-14-01 06:32 PM
I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade my 1998 Eclipse GS to a turbo. I'm not asking which turbo to get, but rather should I even get a turbo.

-Is it worth it for it's price?
-Is there daily drivability/reliability probs?
-How's the longetivity of the engine effected?

Thanks for your help.
7457, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by guest, Jul-15-01 01:38 AM
-Is it worth it for it's price?
HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Is there daily drivability/reliability probs?
NO


-How's the longetivity of the engine effected?

It matters how you maintain it. Good maintenance= long engine life





DAVE_FL
97 T-GS
HRC stage 1
Orlando DSM

7458, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by BLKOUT, Jul-15-01 02:22 AM
Do you like having the ability to kick the shit outta 90% of the cars you run into? Then yes it's worth it! Once you go turbo then there's no goin back. It's a whole new ball game.
Joe
97 GS w/ Hahn stage 2
Keep cruisin' & keep the shiny side up.
http://joeseclipse.homestead.com



7459, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by phrenzy, Jul-15-01 06:17 AM
Yes, it is very much worth it.

Steve "Phrenzy" - DJPhrenzy@aol.com
'99 Eclipse GS (sport) - Barcelona Red/Tan Leather
HRC Stage 2 @ 5psi
HKS W1 3" cat-back
Autometer boost/GReddy EGT
Konig Verdict 17x7 - Toyo FZ4 215/45ZR17
custom system, cosmetic mods...
On the way: A'pexi S-AFC

7460, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by HRC, Jul-15-01 06:52 AM
Steve,

You do not appear to be getting my phone calls or emails, so I figured I'd ask you here: Please contact us, we need you to complete the website work!

Bill
7461, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by DarkOne, Jul-15-01 08:00 AM
aahahaha, steve got busted...

Yes, it is very much worth it. The turbo kit i bought had to be the best investment i've ever made. the stupid, shit eating grin it puts on my face every thime i dip into the throttle has paid for it many, many times over.

here's the best turbo-tip i can give you: Buy HRC :-)

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-Dino Yancey
I'm so bad, i should be in detention.


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7462, RE: Is an aftermarket turbo worth it?
Posted by brickardius, Jul-15-01 10:15 AM
If you dont have the money, BORROW IT, you wont regret it! The difference will be night and day, you'll love it! If you don't, then your that small percentage of the population thats crazy! I think all cars should be force-fed.