How much does it cost to properly turbo a stock 2003 SOHC SX

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:34 pm

Ok so I have been mulling over this one for a while now. My brother has an SRT-4 so now I am both pissed and wanting one. I think from what I have read that installing a turbo is easyer and cheaper than just doing a total srt-4 to SOHC swap.

My question is this how much should you be expecting to spend from stock? Also is there a comprehensive list with everything you need to do this setup on this forum? IF so please show me the way.

lvlistchif · Post by **lvlistchif** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:13 pm

srt swap is prob easiest way to go, i got my whole swap for around 2000, but to bosot your sohc youll need to beef up the internals but thats not 100% nesscary but pretty much its gonna be
srt swap = 2000+
bosot your sohc = under 1000 without built internals

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:28 am

"How much does it cost to properly turbo a stock 2003 SOHC SX"

There's a saying that goes... if you have to ask, then you can't afford it.

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:04 pm

You know, I'm still trying to figure that out. Do you add into account all the stuff that breaks and blows up? Hmm... There's also different degrees of "properly". I've got somewhere around $8k into Grrtrude, and I don't consider her "properly turbocharged".

Kevin_GP · Post by **Kevin_GP** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:02 pm

esteinmaier wrote:You know, I'm still trying to figure that out. Do you add into account all the stuff that breaks and blows up? Hmm... There's also different degrees of "properly". I've got somewhere around $8k into Grrtrude, and I don't consider her "properly turbocharged".

I agree, I wouldn't consider a car properly turbocharged untill its at 300 whp, but thats me. To anwser your question, if you are asking about how much it costs, then its to much.

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:55 pm

"There's a saying that goes... if you have to ask, then you can't afford it."

There’s also a saying that goes "If you don’t have anything helpful to say then shut up!"

So to rephrase my question I think I should explain what I am looking for.
I want to put a Stock SRT-4 Turbo on my Stock 2003 SOHC. I know I need an intercooler, the turbo adaptor, and of course the trubo (sorry but I am pretty new to neons). I want to make my car work with the trubo but I don’t want to have to change too much on the car. I don’t plan to run over 8-10psi so the pistons should be OK according to some neon enthusiasts. I think it would be wise to change the connecting rods and bolts as well as the valves.
I know it would also be wise to get bigger injectors or at least it make sense to do this to me (but I am new and this is why I am turning to you guys). Other than this small list of stuff I have a feeling that there is a lot of other stuff I need. I have the money that’s not a problem I just need a grocery list of the things i need to make this work.

BTW the reason I say properly turbocharged is really more of a comment directed to the boon -head that was running a turbo without and intercooler. I don’t want to ruin my car that fast so I kind of need help.
Thanks,
Aaronn3000

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:04 pm

aaronn3000 wrote:"There's a saying that goes... if you have to ask, then you can't afford it."

There’s also a saying that goes "If you don’t have anything helpful to say then shut up!"

...

I have the money that’s not a problem I just need a grocery list of the things i need to make this work.

Well, look at what I found stickied at the top of the page! Woot Woot!

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=4549

And if you have the money, then make sure you pay someone else to install everything for you. Gosh I can't believe I said that...ok, maybe I'm being harsh. Seriously though, take the time to read and search and read some more. Cause it sounds like you have no idea what you're really getting into, and that ALWAYS results in non-running cars and frustrated owners who then want to never see, work on, talk about, think about....(you get the idea) said "non-running car" ever again.

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:00 pm

You know what? You are probably right in saying that I don't know what I am talking about or getting myself into. As stupid as this makes me sound I actually did read the Sticky at the top of the page before I asked questions.
There is definatly a learning curve to all of this. I was just trying to find a quicker way to figure out what I am getting myself into.

I guess I should just read on eh?

Thanks for your insight.

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:07 pm

I would agree with you that the stickied info is a bit limited because there are a bunch of knick knacks that are important that aren't listed. Tell you what...this has got me thinking that this weekend when Josh is home, I'm just going to sit down with him and make a complete list of everything we used to do his car. It could be quite helpful. No promises...but I'll try to make it happen. It would really help the FAQ too.

boostinss · Post by **boostinss** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:36 pm

quicksilvr wrote:I would agree with you that the stickied info is a bit limited because there are a bunch of knick knacks that are important that aren't listed. Tell you what...this has got me thinking that this weekend when Josh is home, I'm just going to sit down with him and make a complete list of everything we used to do his car. It could be quite helpful. No promises...but I'll try to make it happen. It would really help the FAQ too.

if u do this u should make an approx price for each part too.

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:06 pm

Thanks man.

Kevin_GP · Post by **Kevin_GP** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:03 pm

It will cost about 1,500 if you leave stock internals and if you know what you are doing, and buying parts at an average cost. Some people will say you can get away with under 1g, but most of those peoples ares are not actually turbo'ed, so thats a different story. I have had an srt-4 turbo setup with minimal problems (you cant avoid all of them) for alittle over 15,000 miles. My cost is approxamate, however everyones setup is different and you asked how much it would cost to "properly turbo" your car. I do not consider my car properly turbo'ed, but thats me. Expect to pay 1,500 if you really know what you are doing and know how to look for deals and do all the work yourself, expect significantly more if you don'.

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:06 am

Well what I am doing right now is trying to learn about Megasquirt because I think this is the first thing I should do to my car if I want to run a turbo set up. If I am wrong just let me know I don't want to waist any time reading stuff that I don't need to read. Not to mention there is a lot of technical words being used in the Megasquirt info man my brain is leaking I think

60trim · Post by **60trim** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:49 am

Knowledge is power man. Do your homework. Haste makes waste. Ect. All those sayings are very ture when it comes to our aspect of life/hobbies. Take your time and eventually you'll find the right path.

turbodudey · Post by **turbodudey** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:29 am

aaronn3000 wrote:Well what I am doing right now is trying to learn about Megasquirt because I think this is the first thing I should do to my car if I want to run a turbo set up.

Good choice.

If you want to "properly" turbo your car, then MS is definitly the way to go. There are several of us on this forum now that have been running MS for a while. If you have questions about it, we're always glad to help out.

And as far as cost of the project goes. I agree completely with what Kevin said. ^^^

Expect to spend around 1,500 or so if you do all the work yourself and don't build the engine. To build the engine and driveline add on another 1,500 to 2k...

aaronn3000 · Post by **aaronn3000** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:45 am

Thanks a lot guys! I definitely will do my research on this stuff. I agree with ya that trying to rush this stuff will only result is getting upset, a broken car, and poor.

chasneonsxt · Post by **chasneonsxt** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:13 pm

Sohc to Dohc Srt 4 plate. Adding the Srt4 Turbo and manifold. Or is any one doing it right now? Does any one have any install pictures of this or Know where i could find a link to them?

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How much does it cost to properly turbo a stock 2003 SOHC SX

How much does it cost to properly turbo a stock 2003 SOHC SX

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Sohc to Dohc Srt 4 plate.