<![CDATA[How much?]]>So if im just going to turbo my car this summer, how much money would be a safe amount to have saved up? (Im thinkin 2K) .I also would like to get an exhaust from this site......Mine is shot......the one im lookin at is 800 some, but the main question is "How much is a good amount to keep in store for this project?"

http://www.cmperformanceexhaust.com/

Thanks
Jeff

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JN210;205163 wrote:
So if im just going to turbo my car this summer, how much money would be a safe amount to have saved up? (Im thinkin 2K) .I also would like to get an exhaust from this site......Mine is shot......the one im lookin at is 800 some, but the main question is "How much is a good amount to keep in store for this project?"

http://www.cmperformanceexhaust.com/

Thanks
Jeff

Stock exhaust is 2 inch :icon_puke_r:

I'm going to get the CM Z-172, and the Z-175. Then make a test pipe and

install a oval Magnaflow muffler. :icon_cheers:

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bubba;205224 wrote:
If u want ur car there for a long time...

well most ppl think sls is a storage space, untill they can save up money to buy the parts they want done....:icon_scratch:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194112https://fargostreet.com/post/194112Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:22:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:20:54 GMT]]>mmmm.......there isnt anything wrong with the tip...its the muffler, there is a opening on the side of it...so it rattles....badly.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194098https://fargostreet.com/post/194098Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:20:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:13:23 GMT]]>Just replace the tip, i hear APC makes nice tips.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194097https://fargostreet.com/post/194097Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:13:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:08:55 GMT]]>I would appreciate that very much.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194064https://fargostreet.com/post/194064Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:08:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:06:57 GMT]]>gary and jason would be able to help you on that. And, I can get you a OEM muffler and install it i believe.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194063https://fargostreet.com/post/194063Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:06:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:42:38 GMT]]>Alright, Gary im sure has a history of knowing his shit, thanks for the help man. I will definitely be willing to do the essentials for now....the only thing wrong with my exhaust really is that the muffler is ripped open....I just need someone to seal it up...The injectors I believe are top feed. I am not so sure on how to clear up the intake....I have no idea how to do that...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194056https://fargostreet.com/post/194056Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:42:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:21:39 GMT]]>listen to what gary just said. stock first so you can work on problems.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194052https://fargostreet.com/post/194052Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:21:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:16:09 GMT]]>for my turbo setup i'll be inbetween 2-3k

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194050https://fargostreet.com/post/194050Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:16:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:23:32 GMT]]>since you have the stock downpipe, it will hook right up to your stock exhaust. Save your money on that for now, just hollow out the cat.
Also yours is an 88, so the alternator is already in the right spot.
So, get a set of exhaust gaskets
timing belt
t-belt tensioner? ill have to check if its needed, dont remember
ignition stuff
upper intake gasket
new FI hose for feed/return and injectors
do you have a top, or side-feed fuel rails?
injector seals (bottom)
trans
that should take care of most of it, once all that shit is done you can start upgrading it later. DO NOT spend time and money upgrading to bigger/better stuff until the car is driveable with the manual with stock stuff. Also i would do a full emmissions delete on that intake, it clears up tons of room.
Gary

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194029https://fargostreet.com/post/194029Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:23:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:21:43 GMT]]>yeah I will be doing everything by myself (with the addition of my dad and 'josh) I am not sure about the exhaust though...may have someone else do that.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194021https://fargostreet.com/post/194021Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:21:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:33:15 GMT]]>from what you said above..... if you did it yourself, 2k would do it easy.......... shop around and you could get all the stuff for less than a grand.......

You can buy a complete beautiful compound twins setup for a cummins for 4k

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194006https://fargostreet.com/post/194006Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:33:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:31:50 GMT]]>All depends on what you want to do........

are you doing a stock turbo + manifolds?........... cheap

or a full setup with aftermarket manifolds and stuff?.......... more expensive

are you doing everything yourself?

I mean everything by your self?

4k on a turbo setup... damn

i could stretch 2k along ways...........

I dont have more than 3k into my powerplant counting the standalone, turbo, engine, manifolds, ect.........thats a $1200 standalone byitself

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194005https://fargostreet.com/post/194005Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:31:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:30:58 GMT]]>ok, A lsit of parts I have (If you want pics just ask and I will show what I have)

T3 Turbocharger and exhaust elbow from 84-87 300ZX Turbo

Drivers side exhaust manifold

Downpipe

Front crossmember

Drivers side engine mount bracket

All intake piping

Alternator mount, tensioner

Turbo oil lines and water lines

Fuel injectors (260cc/min instead of 180cc/min)

Correct ECU (mine is from an 86 Turbo)

#All parts for manual swap

What I need

All applicable gaskets

Exhaust system

Tranny from 5-speed Z

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/194004https://fargostreet.com/post/194004Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:30:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:18:16 GMT]]>There are shops that say they have mandrel benders. But then have no clue what a mandrel bend is. Exhaust pros is the only place I know for sure may have one.

SLS doesnt have one even for the amount of IC pipes and exhaust he has done, its more cost effective to buy premade bends. I did my Downpipe back exhaust for just over $200 including all the piping, muffler and someone to weld it/install.

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Bassplayer;205220 wrote:
But for turbo stuff I'd take it to SLS he'd do the best job.

If u want ur car there for a long time...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193996https://fargostreet.com/post/193996Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:46:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:41:31 GMT]]>ok, so here is what i need to know:
List every single part you have
List every part you need
and since your in there,
timing belt
plugs
wires
cap and rotor
clutch
also have about 3-400$ around for new hoses and all that stuff if its needed, so you arent sitting and waiting
and there are cheaper places to get the exhaust parts, if buying new, just get the downpipe, or get the $530 full system with no cat. WTF are you looking at stainless systems for anyway? waste of $$

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193994https://fargostreet.com/post/193994Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:41:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:39:09 GMT]]>Well i went to 3 different shops and they had mandrel benders.......... soooooooo idk. But for turbo stuff I'd take it to SLS he'd do the best job.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193992https://fargostreet.com/post/193992Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:39:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:27:04 GMT]]>Figure out the cost of everything you need, and i mean everything including gaskets, tuning, and all the stuff commonly forgotten. Then add another 50% to that, and assume that is atleast how much you will end up spending.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193990https://fargostreet.com/post/193990Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:27:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:02:04 GMT]]>ok, I have EVERYTHING needed to do this conversion....I could do it now if I wanted to but I also need me a new exhaust.....just wondering....who can do a good exhaust for me?.....So all I need is the money and exhaust, Also, I need a T5 tranny from a 5-speed z31 (if I want to do the swap) I also have all the parts for the manual swap too (just need the tranny) Im all set as far as parts goes.....its the money and time thing.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193982https://fargostreet.com/post/193982Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:02:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:56:15 GMT]]>^LOL!

Like nobody has a madrel bender.

JN, what exactly are you planning now??????? I though you were just going to use all the stock Z31 turbo parts with a couple extras.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193978https://fargostreet.com/post/193978Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:56:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:36:39 GMT]]>Realisticaly you're looking at at least $4,000 start to finish. Got to an exhaust shop and get a 3" turbo back done. Most places have a mandrel bender so get mandrel bended pipe if you can.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193963https://fargostreet.com/post/193963Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:25:57 GMT]]>Save up as much as you can. So you can get parts that you want and need. And just start with the OEM Z31 turbo kit and get your manual swap done.

$800 is a rip off for an exhaust. Just get one made at the exhaust shop. You will be fine with a 3 inch turbo back with non mandrel pipe. As you well not be making extreme numbers.

You already have lots of the parts.

What are you using for EMS, and all that. Dyno tuning is around 125-150 an hour.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/193960https://fargostreet.com/post/193960Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:25:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much? on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:10:57 GMT]]>I dont want anything half-assed.....I want it done right the first time, The people who are gonna be helpin me with this are My brother and dad....My dad has rebuilt an entire truck before so he is a good "asset" you could say and my brother....well....he is just there to turn some bolts lol.

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