turbo in a SE

[Topherr]

ok
so my 04 se
ive decided to get a turbo since ive read bout s/c and that shit sounds so confusing lol
even though id choose the sweetness sound of a s/c over the bov.. but anyways

whats a good turbo that is not that hard to install and ez on the wallet

[turbodudey]

whats a good turbo that is not that hard to install and ez on the wallet

Hmm... no such thing.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money on it, then you're pretty much gonna have to put together the turbo kit and fab everything up yourself.

On the other hand, you can drop big bucks on a pre-fab kit, but you still need to know what you're doing to install and tune it.

Cheap, easy, and turbo don't really go together. At least not in such a way that will lead to a final product that doesn't melt down or blow up after 12 miles.

*edit*
This should probably be in the FI forum...

[Touge Turn Motorsports]

Yea turbodudey pretty much broke it down
because if you want a turbo kit that wont hurt your pockets go buy nos. otherwise save up some mulla and build that motor up to with stand a good kit.

[jonnymopar]

Hmm... no such thing.

Cheap, easy, and turbo don't really go together.

Hehe, yeah:

Easy to install turbo kit = NOT cheap.
Cheap turbo kit pieced together = NOT easy.
Cheap and easy = NO TURBO.

The only time that cheap, easy, and turbo are ever found together is when you buy an old turbo Dodge from the 80's.

[turbodudey]

So, to actually answer your question Topherr. The best turbo setup to start off with is probably the srt-4 turbo.

There're really cheap these days. If you look around you can probably get one for around $175. (you'll still need about $1500 worth of other stuff, but it's a start)

Do some research on the srt-4 turboed 2gns, there is quite a bit of info on here and over on the other org.

[hul kogan]

get familiar with NGC. since you have an '04 you will have one hell of a time with the fuel management if you don't use megasquirt. so you should check out megasquirt, too. both have been talked about many, many times on here so just do a quick search and that should give you a good place to start.


.Chris

[Touge Turn Motorsports]

get familiar with NGC. since you have an '04 you will have one hell of a time with the fuel management if you don't use megasquirt. so you should check out megasquirt, too. both have been talked about many, many times on here so just do a quick search and that should give you a good place to start.
.Chris

Speaking of Fuel Management has anyone ever used anything else other than megasquirt. I mean there are tons of Fuel and Spark controllers out there. Check out AEM's new computer coming out soon for Turboed N/A motors its pretty nice.

Here is the link:http://aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=116

[Kevin_GP]

You can use those, but it will cost more and require alot more tunning. Plus you wont have the support since alot of people use MS already.

[Touge Turn Motorsports]

You can use those, but it will cost more and require alot more tunning. Plus you wont have the support since alot of people use MS already.

Well you cant say how good it will tune because you have tried it yet. Also if you data log you will be able to get a base map so there a ways.

AEM’s F/IC is a PC-programmable piggy-back controller that allows users to retard timing and add fuel to virtually any engine, even on variable cam timing engines (VTEC, iVTEC, VVTi, MiVEC, etc.). The F/IC is the perfect solution for eliminating outdated FMUs and “boost hiding” electronics and is ideal for newer cars with knock detection that have non-factory forced induction systems.

The F/IC uses a vehicle’s factory base map to create calibrations via a powered USB connection to a PC, so drivability and cold start are not affected. Since the F/IC modifies the factory timing patterns it is not necessary to know them in advance. The F/IC can also recalibrate sensors so users can add a MAP sensor for boost without affecting the signal to the ECU.

Since the F/IC is a trim device it will not cause the factory ECU to throw a “check engine” light because it allows the user to intercept and modify the cam and crank inputs. Additional injector drivers allow users to control up to six additional injectors for high-horsepower vehicles. And it works on variable cam timing engines.

Works with latest OBD-2 vehicles including variable valve control
Variable Valve timing controller based on Engine RPM and Load
Six (6) injector inputs with simulated injector load used when remapping OEM injectors
Six (6) fuel injector controllers for either remapping of ECU output (+200%/-100% trim) or as a stand-alone extra injector driver
Six (6) short-circuit protected high-impedance injector driver outputs (2amps ea)
USB PC interface and programmable using power from USB port (Supports field re-flashing)
Supports approximately two minutes of on-board data acquisition
Three (3) channels of timing retard
Supports MAG or HALL sensor types
On board 41PSIA (approx. 25PSI boost) manifold pressure sensor
Analog in/out for remapping MAF or external MAP sensor