I've posted a few times about different turbo setups for my 2000 Hybrid B18C1 Coupe, and I think I've narrowed it down to two choices (take in mind, they won't be on for a long time), either FMAX or Rev Hard. But in any case, I was wondering... how many of you who have a turbo setup did the install on your own... was it a kit and if so, was it an easy install? I was debating wether or not to just take it somewhere to get installed, but I could save like $750-1,000 by doing the install on my own and not boosting to the shop where I could get it tuned for like $150. Opinions?

 

Revhard/Drag > Fmax. You can do the install yourself if you are mechanically inclined, however you may need to have the downpipe worked a little bit to fit correctly from what I hear.

 

Do it yourself man. Just the feeling when youve done it all will all be worth it

 

The weirdest part is definitely the oil return line on the oil pan. If you dont do it right, the nipple/tube might snap during driving and thats not good (BOOOOM, blown motor, blown turbo, really messy engine bay ) That and the sensors for the gauges you may want to run. It makes life much easier if you have access to a lift as well. Oh yeah tuning also...its a big process, you dont want to skimp on the details, so if its your first time around, get a lot of help from people who know how...i've helped on a couple of turbo installs, and its pretty intense. one of the installs had to be done in 1 day, so there was a lot of frantic stuff going on. if you skimp on the details, it'll kick u in the ass later on.

Good luck. :thumbup:

 

sorry to whore your thread but where is a good place to buy a turbo for a low price. I was gonna buy a used one but I dont trust buying from a single person that could be lieing to me about his name and address.

 

do it yourself. it is nice to have it all done and start it up and drive it around. your sweat and blood went into the set up. the down pipe and the oil line are the hardest parts to install because you have to tap into the oil pan and you have to cut the down pipe and weld a flange on to it.

As for the cheapest check out groupbuycenter.com and importparts.com

 

Patience and self motivation is key in DIY's, some of which I need more. A helping hand can do wonders.

 

that's why I have a B18C1