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twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Finally...3 years after buying my bone stock S13 coupe...and $25k later, I have 99% of the parts I need to boost my car. I got everything out today to check to see what I still may need. Simple stuff, like gaskets, nuts, bolts, etc. All I need left is my ecu ROM tuned (which I've already paid for, I just have to ship it out tomorrow), and a down pipe. Everything else is sitting on my kitchen table...driving my girlfriend crazy. Here's the pic I took...

It's pretty comprehensive as far as I can tell. LOL

CleanNeon98 · 07-07-2008, 09:42 PM

25k?? wtf did you do to it

jdm free · 07-07-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

25k?? wtf did you do to it

yea really...glad for ya that its almost complete tho

pinacup7 · 07-07-2008, 10:11 PM

I hope you mean 2500

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 10:20 PM

I bought the car, Audi green paint job + some body work, JDM Silvia front end, 4300K hid's, brand new fully built motor with all forged internals from HRT racing in NC, transmission, Spec stage 3+ clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Nismo motor mounts, C's short shifter, analog gauge cluster, Apexi N1 EXV coilovers, Nismo LM GT4 wheels, Toyo Proxes TR1 tires, 5 lug swap, z32 front brake calipers, Hawk HPS pads, Circuit Sports cross drilled/slotted rotors, SS clutch & brake lines...I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff...plus all the turbo parts I have waiting for me on that table. Yeah, you read that right. It all came to about $24,xxx.

alwaysinboost · 07-07-2008, 10:27 PM

wow thats a lotta dough, have you seen what they go for fully assembled by a reputable shop? anyways, if you're happy thats all that matters right.

who is doing all the work?

DPancoast · 07-07-2008, 10:55 PM

looks fun dude. dont rush to get the stuff in. lets see it done right.

Eclipse GSX 61 · 07-07-2008, 10:55 PM

You should have bought something newer for $25k.

I know love for a car you can't help but I will not spend more than $6,000 on extras on my GSX.

BTW where did you get the intercooler piping?

driftingrx5.7 · 07-07-2008, 11:04 PM

wow nice $25,000! i thought i spent a lot on my FC's! lets see when you're done dude! keep up the great work!

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysinboost

wow thats a lotta dough, have you seen what they go for fully assembled by a reputable shop? anyways, if you're happy thats all that matters right.

who is doing all the work?

If I had $25k all in one shot...then yeah, that would have been the way to go. But, like I said, that was over almost 3 years. And yeah, I'm happy with it. With the exception of the motor build I've done all the work myself (with a friend), so that does give me some gratification.

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

looks fun dude. dont rush to get the stuff in. lets see it done right.

I'm certainly not rushing. I've been getting this stuff together for the last year or so. LOL But thanks for the kind words. I'm really hoping I can get all this installed with a friend of mine during the course of a weekend.

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse GSX 61

You should have bought something newer for $25k.

I know love for a car you can't help but I will not spend more than $6,000 on extras on my GSX.

BTW where did you get the intercooler piping?

I didn't pay that $25k all at once. It was over a period of time. Besides, I wanted an S13 to work on. I know there are probably a lot of people that would have done things different...I don't mind.

I got the piping from a brand new generic kit someone was selling. I think I may need more different pieces though.

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by driftingrx5.7

wow nice $25,000! i thought i spent a lot on my FC's! lets see when you're done dude! keep up the great work!

Thank you.

Action Park · 07-07-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse GSX 61

You should have bought something newer for $25k.

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One should be able to do whatever one wants with one's own money as long as the possible consequences are examined beforehand. If someone has the means to spend 25 stacks on a 240, a new Honda, or a few Maserati BiTurbos, so be it. Idiocy only comes into play when the means are exceeded for non-practicality, or when one is'nt a masochist. What is that, a gt28rs?
93 93/93

twastheglow · 07-07-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Action Park

93
One should be able to do whatever one wants with one's own money as long as the possible consequences are examined beforehand. If someone has the means to spend 25 stacks on a 240, a new Honda, or a few Maserati BiTurbos, so be it. Idiocy only comes into play when the means are exceeded for non-practicality, or when one is'nt a masochist. What is that, a gt28rs?
93 93/93

Thank you...I completely agree! It's an S14 T28 BB that's been fully rebuilt, rebalanced and ported.

TurboTagTeam · 07-08-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

25k?? wtf did you do to it

I easily got over 25k into my 240. Probably approaching 30k actually.

It's VERY easy with 240's. Whatever you want.....some aftermarket company makes it for you

If you need any advice or help with the install let me know. I know pretty much every bolt and nut on these things now

Mike22 · 07-08-2008, 12:59 AM

thats a great looking car. il be out there next summer(used to live i vestal). itd be great to see it all done then

Cardriverx · 07-08-2008, 01:12 AM

I have a question for you:

If you have a fully built motor, why the heck are you using a small t28? I would of assumed you would atleast go with atleast a gt30. From my estimations, the T28 is good for a innefficent 400 whp, and by looking at your total cost I would assume you have a motor that can support more than that...

For example using a rough estimate you need a turbo pushing about 44 lb/min for 400 whp, that T28 is around 40 MAX.

TurboTagTeam · 07-08-2008, 09:24 AM

Yeah, a s14 T28 is no good for 400whp. Not even close. A GT28 will make 400whp, and pretty efficiantly there as well.

240's are very light cars. You really don't need that much power for a very fast car.

twastheglow · 07-08-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

I easily got over 25k into my 240. Probably approaching 30k actually.

It's VERY easy with 240's. Whatever you want.....some aftermarket company makes it for you

If you need any advice or help with the install let me know. I know pretty much every bolt and nut on these things now

I REALLY appreciate the offer. And I'm sure I'll end up taking you up on that. lol Is there anything I need to worry about that isn't just straight forward? Anything info/advice you can offer me ahead of time? I plan on starting this when I get back from vacation towards the end of this month.

07-07-2008, 09:42 PM	#2
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	25k?? wtf did you do to it __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

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Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	You should have bought something newer for $25k. I know love for a car you can't help but I will not spend more than $6,000 on extras on my GSX. BTW where did you get the intercooler piping? __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

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driftingrx5.7 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poconos PA Member #3099 My Ride: 88 rx5.7 iTrader: (0)	wow nice $25,000! i thought i spent a lot on my FC's! lets see when you're done dude! keep up the great work! __________________ my v8 rx7build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Cardriverx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: media Member #5090 My Ride: 1993 Miata Turbo ; 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon iTrader: (1)	I have a question for you: If you have a fully built motor, why the heck are you using a small t28? I would of assumed you would atleast go with atleast a gt30. From my estimations, the T28 is good for a innefficent 400 whp, and by looking at your total cost I would assume you have a motor that can support more than that... For example using a rough estimate you need a turbo pushing about 44 lb/min for 400 whp, that T28 is around 40 MAX. __________________ 93 Turbo Miata, T3/T4 14 psi, megasquirt II ECU, once I get the tune dialed in, about 230 HP. =) 01 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon, my DD. Great Fun. Stock.. for now. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Cardriverx; 07-08-2008 at 01:21 AM.

07-07-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
pinacup7 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under a hood Member #1764 My Ride: Baaaaahd GTO iTrader: (0)	I hope you mean 2500

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alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	wow thats a lotta dough, have you seen what they go for fully assembled by a reputable shop? anyways, if you're happy thats all that matters right. who is doing all the work?

07-08-2008, 12:59 AM	#17
Mike22 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Member #8154 My Ride: 2008 Ford Focus SE Coupe iTrader: (0)	thats a great looking car. il be out there next summer(used to live i vestal). itd be great to see it all done then

07-08-2008, 09:24 AM	#19
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	Yeah, a s14 T28 is no good for 400whp. Not even close. A GT28 will make 400whp, and pretty efficiantly there as well. 240's are very light cars. You really don't need that much power for a very fast car.