RWD+LSD=Zoom gets THE BOOST
I sat down and totaled everything up to this point (there will be more costs as I plan to clean things up for a more presentable car). I will not break it all down like I did on my spread sheet but my total in to get the car to how it sits today (this is just the turbo build numbers, this total does not include mods I had prior to the build, exhaust, intake, ms kit, etc)
and the total is...... $3604.70
I will be upgrading a few things here and there like radiator, fuel pump, ignition... etc.
In my opinion I would say that I did not half *** this build... this was done right. For anyone out there that thinks you cant build a great car and stay within a budget... think again
My wallet thanks me for how I planned this out. I could have easily splurged on parts that I may not have needed and I am glad I spent the time doing loads of research.... Now I have money for when the engine needs a rebuild
and the total is...... $3604.70
I will be upgrading a few things here and there like radiator, fuel pump, ignition... etc.
In my opinion I would say that I did not half *** this build... this was done right. For anyone out there that thinks you cant build a great car and stay within a budget... think again
My wallet thanks me for how I planned this out. I could have easily splurged on parts that I may not have needed and I am glad I spent the time doing loads of research.... Now I have money for when the engine needs a rebuild
I had several expenses out side of the turbo build that set me back as well (solenoid valves, power steering issues, fuel pump, ignition) so if I were to calculate how much I spent on the car this year........ 
Yeah I got a great deal on my kit and it if weren't for close friends and my GF I would not have been able to do it. I have replaced many things while my car has been down and I got my new calipers yesterday so those need to go on as well.
I am almost there, I just got stalled last night by not having a 20mm stubby wrench. Once I get that today and tighten my drain line fitting I will be ready to rock and roll.
I am almost there, I just got stalled last night by not having a 20mm stubby wrench. Once I get that today and tighten my drain line fitting I will be ready to rock and roll.
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Kane and I are working on the tune so I haven't been able to really lay into boost yet 
But I am determined to have a strong, well developed tune. I am learning on the fly but I am a good grasshopper and the teacher is superb.
But I am determined to have a strong, well developed tune. I am learning on the fly but I am a good grasshopper and the teacher is superb.
so far things are going well. Car idles better than it did before the install. Starting to fine tune boost. I think we have a great tune going so far.
I will have much more to report once I can really get into boost.
I really need to work on the oil return line. It leaks a tad bit. Will be doing an oil change real soon so I will be under the car and able to check things out.
I will have much more to report once I can really get into boost.
I really need to work on the oil return line. It leaks a tad bit. Will be doing an oil change real soon so I will be under the car and able to check things out.
Is anyone else running a high pressure low flex vacuum line? I have been thinking of switching to them in order to get more accurate vacuum pressure. Several things that I could see good advantages here would be with Boost controller and blow off valve.
Thoughts from those that care?
Thoughts from those that care?
Is anyone else running a high pressure low flex vacuum line? I have been thinking of switching to them in order to get more accurate vacuum pressure. Several things that I could see good advantages here would be with Boost controller and blow off valve.
Thoughts from those that care?
Thoughts from those that care?
Is anyone else running a high pressure low flex vacuum line? I have been thinking of switching to them in order to get more accurate vacuum pressure. Several things that I could see good advantages here would be with Boost controller and blow off valve.
Thoughts from those that care?
Thoughts from those that care?
If you want it for cosmetic reasons ..fine . Otherwise I can't see it doing anything beneficial .
You might get some benefit from going bigger if it is your BOV actuation you are worried about .
Last edited by Brettus; Jan 4, 2012 at 03:16 PM.
There is a local sti guy that lives near me that has those vacuum lines on his car. Man do they look really well done. Form fitted to his engine bay. no forced turns in the lines and no stressed turns with possible wall crushing. Plus they are shinny. Very OEM looking
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There is a local sti guy that lives near me that has those vacuum lines on his car. Man do they look really well done. Form fitted to his engine bay. no forced turns in the lines and no stressed turns with possible wall crushing. Plus they are shinny. Very OEM looking
i've seen the vac lines in person. they are amazing quality.
I remember seeing hose candy in a magazine. I cant use the quick disconnects with most of my connections. Wastegate actuator is a solid piece so you cant change the vacuum bung and want to say that the HKS ssq is the same way too. Also, my prosport boost solenoid is plastic so you cant change the fitting on that either.
they have the heat gun shrinkable clamps that fits the hose to the fitting. then you add the quick connect if you ever need to disconnect the line for some reason. Sick system and looks damn good.
