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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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he said he got 20hp from his tune soo I think i wouldnt be too bad with one

But I will be getting that tune with the turbos then it will be allot more
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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the greddy profec boost controller, Defi blure boost guage, and greddy turbo timer arrived!!

I will post more pics soon.. just waiting on injectors and A/F guage and its ready to go!!!
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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Sorry if I missed it, but what is ETA for car being done?
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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just waiting for aall the parts to arrive... It will be done before the end of april frank and me have been talking and I think im gonna drop it off int he middle of april and he said it should be 2 weeks max for it to be ready

I just want everything in my hands before it goes into the shop.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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everything is in!!


Waiting for hills garage to clear out the other cars in there to have space for mine

as soon as he has space it gets dropped off. Powder coating some pieces so that will be about a 2 week wait then the install will be done and tuned
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
everything is in!!


Waiting for hills garage to clear out the other cars in there to have space for mine

as soon as he has space it gets dropped off. Powder coating some pieces so that will be about a 2 week wait then the install will be done and tuned
Since i now know who you are.........install it your self you sissy.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Since i now know who you are.........install it your self you sissy.
if I had a garage and more mechanical experience I may have attempted it but this is a little over my head for a driveway install
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Since i now know who you are.........install it your self you sissy.
I think I already told him that.


Way too many people wont touch their car because they dont have a lift....

If I can do a turbo install while living at an apartment, anyone can.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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nothing to do with a lift... but yes i am not brave enough to do it
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
nothing to do with a lift... but yes i am not brave enough to do it
What's the worst thing that could happen with a turbo install?

Just double check your oil lines, anything else done wrong will just cause the car to run bad or not run at all.
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Originally Posted by jeffie7
What's the worst thing that could happen with a turbo install?

Just double check your oil lines, anything else done wrong will just cause the car to run bad or not run at all.
Single turbo (or even SC) is cake compared to twins on a driveway install.

I would never recommend that someone who doesn't have the experience to do it themselves, especially on a tight budget. It's not worth the fail ending up costing more than having it done professionally.

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Originally Posted by djamps
Single turbo (or even SC) is cake compared to twins on a driveway install.

I would never recommend that someone who doesn't have the experience to do it themselves, especially on a tight budget. It's not worth the fail ending up costing more than having it done professionally.
Here's the key to doing any turbo install, no matter a single or twin.

allow yourself to have as much time that is needed, if you need to get it done in a single weekend chances are you will fail and hate life. Being able to walk away or stop at any point with no need to rush the job makes the install pretty easy. Yes twins are a pain, I've read into installing them and while they are harder then single turbos I have no doubt with enough time it wouldnt be an issue for anyone to do on jackstands. In fact if I went with twins I would have installed them myself with out thinking twice,

Too many people think they can't do something, I feel there's nothing you cant do if you're willing to try.
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Not everybody is mechanically inclined enough for these installs.

Im all about trying new things but I wouldnt go telling people who dont have much experience working on cars to try something like that.

In the end a noob could install a turbo kit, but will it be 100% correct? Everything snugged down correctly without stripped bolts everywhere?

Frank will take care of the OP's car...
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thanks for the advice guys

Frank said he should be ready in a week or two I just got back from the shop
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Sissy as i installed the twins myself...................................................... ............................................................ ...........................................................i keed.Really if you dont have the mechanical ability then dont even try this yourself......i will never ever help someone try and install the Greddy twins with the motor in the car.
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Sissy as i installed the twins myself...................................................... ............................................................ ...........................................................i keed.Really if you dont have the mechanical ability then dont even try this yourself......i will never ever help someone try and install the Greddy twins with the motor in the car.
that hard huh??
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that hard huh??
After watching that fat chick eat, yeah its pretty hard.
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lmao
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Originally Posted by jeffie7
Here's the key to doing any turbo install, no matter a single or twin.

allow yourself to have as much time that is needed, if you need to get it done in a single weekend chances are you will fail and hate life. Being able to walk away or stop at any point with no need to rush the job makes the install pretty easy. Yes twins are a pain, I've read into installing them and while they are harder then single turbos I have no doubt with enough time it wouldnt be an issue for anyone to do on jackstands. In fact if I went with twins I would have installed them myself with out thinking twice,

Too many people think they can't do something, I feel there's nothing you cant do if you're willing to try.
Could not agree more. Anybody can do anything if they try. Installing a turbo kit is not rocket science, it's just a puzzle. It can go together only one way.
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As long as it's truely bolt on and you have the right tools, then it shouldn't be a problem. The GTM kits may not be worth installing yourself.
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