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I did alot of research before I ever purchased my turbo kit. I found out what parts work (are reliable) on the HRC kit and what parts do not from owner's experiences on this board (especially Matt - XtremeRS - gave me alot of advice). Also, make sure you have more money saved then the basic cost of the kit. I believe the stage two kit cost about $3,400 (with side mount and Greddy Type S BOV) but I would have to say I put close to $4,000 dollars into the kit by the time I was finished.
I also picked up a Mitsubishi Factory Service Manual (both mechanical and electrical) to help locate some key items that you need to work with on the turbo kit. These cost about $100 bucks but alot of people on this board have them in electronic form for free.
I would also take a look at the HRC instructions and determine if you are up for the task. Optimuspeterson has them on his site at http://home.bendcable.com/optimuspeterson.
Here is a list of parts you may want to consider:
It really determines how you define essential. Do you just want to get the car up and running with the parts that come in the kit or do you want to make a solid daily driver.
Just the kit:
HRC Stage II with a side Mount $3,409
HRC Stage II with a front mount is $400 more (I believe, check their site for exact pricing - www.hahnracecraft.com)
Upgrading the kit to make it reliable:
- A/F Gauge, Boost Gauge, EGT gauge, and Triple Full Pillar Pod ($400)
- 4G63 8mm Exhaust manifold studs, nuts, and washers ($15)
- Vortech Super Fuel Management Unit with Hard Spring
(Part #7X100-050) ($307)
- NGK Spark Plugs BKR7E-11 (www.ngksparkplugs.com) ($16 - I bought 8)
(one range colder than stock - stock is BKR6E-11)
- Missing Link 003 Fuel Cut Defender (www.group5motorsport.com) ($45)
- Fire Hose (to protect the A/C hoses) ($40)
- Walbro Intank (to get rid of the noise) ($100)
Special Tools Needed for any kit:
- Wide variety of open end wrenches and a socket set.
- Variety of other hand tools (wire crimpers, wire strippers)
- Schrader Check Valve (tire valve) removal tool ($2)
- Teflon Paste ($5)
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket 1 1/16" Size (can be purchased from Leslie tools - pep boys sells these) ($8)
- Lots of patience (fuel system work and fitting the intercooler piping can be tricky on your first attempt)
- Spark plug gapper ($2)
So if you want just the Stage II kit you are looking at $3,409. If you want to play it safe with all the upgrades that I have made, you are looking at around $4,300. I don't think that I went overly crazy with my setup but wanted to make a solid daily driver.
The turbo is absolutely worth it. As some people have said and I agree, it is like driving a totally different car. The car is no longer sluggish. As far as whether it will kill your motor, do a compression test and if you are around 200 lbs for each cylinder. If your numbers are close, your motor is in good shape.
I would also suggest doing some research on how to tune the car. When running stage II boost levels, you want to make sure you are getting enough fuel to the motor. This is key to your motor's survival.
As always, leave some money aside for unexpected complications with the turbo install. There is always something you forget or don't expect.
Hope this helps,
Kurt
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