Hey all. I was just wondering would it be cheaper to buy a turbo kit for my non-turbo eclipse or to put a custom one together? If cheaper to buy a kit what kits are out there? If cheaper to put one together what would i need?

I was right there with him untill the light turned green.

If you are fully aware with what is all involved in a turbo kit for our cars then you can save some money by doing a custom setup, but you'd better be a patient person to do this because it will take you some time and a lot of headachs and band-aids. Most people suggest going with aftermarket kits since it is worth the extra 500-700 bux for the ease of install and warrenty/tech-support.

Go to http://www.hahnracecraft.com/auto/eclipse/eclipse.htm and http://www.turbogs.com/products/eclipse&talon.htm and www.newedgeracing.com to see the different turbo kits available for our cars.

Matt
1995 Eclipse GS
2.0L, S16g Turbo, 8 Injectors, 26psi

1998 Eclipse GSX
2.3L Stroker, AEM EMS Converted to Speed Density, FP3065 Turbo, 35psi , and so on...

Somethings to consider:

1) A custom kti could come out cheaper
2) A custom kit may be cheaper but it will probably be a pain in the ass to find all the parts.
3) With a custom kit I would imagine you would need to do all the labor yourself.
4) It's more convinient to buy the kit w/ instructions, etc...
5) A premade kit (HRC, Star) will help you make sure you don't overboost and with a custom you need to know what you're doing with everypart.

I say just look for a good deal on a premade kit:

www.turbogs.com -------------> Star Kit (only goes up to stage 2)

WWW.hahnracecraft.com -------> Hahn Kit (goes all the way up to stage 5)



AHHH you beat me to replying. Oh yeah check out the new kit from New Edge Racing too.

MODS:

HRC 16g turbo kit, Spearco custom FMIC, Custom IC piping, VT rebuilt engine: Custom 8.8:1 compression CP pistons, Eagle connecting rods, Melling oil pump, Clevite bearings, 370cc injectors, Vortech S-FMU, Apexi N-1 catback exhaust, AFX UDP, Autometer boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, EGT gauge, Corbin's digital A/F gauge, Tokico Blue shocks, Tein springs (1.5" drop), 18" Konig Verdicts rims, VIS stock-style Carbon fiber hood

>>>If cheaper to put one together what would i need?<<<

Buy a premade kit. Custom kits=PITA