What are some things i should look at before i go turbo. (as in checking engine)

Little info about my car,

2007
57,765 miles on it.
Daily driven mostly highway. 90% of those miles were highway steady cruising.
have mods done allready. U can see in my signature what is done.

Is this a waste of time? Searching just brings up should i go turbo? or did a turbo and now i have problems.. etc..

Just looking for things that should be done before a turbo should go onto a car.

 

get a compression check
if good; go for it!

 

Hmm good one,
I bought the car brand new. I have been the only owner. so its a plus on how all miles were driven.

Can anyone do a compression test on the car? or should the dealership do it? obvoiusly it can be done by me. but il have to check what good compression is.. dont know on top of head.

 

yeah you need a rotary compression tester
either the dealer or maybe someone local to you has one

 

go for it!!!!!!!! make sure u save up for a new engine just in case, but if everything is done correctly it shouldn't be any problems

 

Personally if its your only car, I wouldn't do it. If you have to drive to work everyday, and are having problems with the car that take longer than a day to fix, not a good idea. But if you have a second car, then go for it!

 

well im hoping to pick up another car soon to get the rx8 off the road. once that happens, its a good possibilty it will go boost.

 

Good Luck, same here. (I already have another DD)

 

Check your finances....If you have the know how, and your finances can handle it...then do it.... but yes check your compression and your fuel system. Just do it... DO IT... DOO ITTT!

 

money isnt really a problem, well kinda, lol not saying im rich, but have a healthy job (electrical mechanical technician) in a very high end company.

But il make sure il get compression and fuel system checked out before i make any purchases

Thanks guys.