Cost of your setup
I was just wondering if some of you guys could post an approximate cost of parts, custom fab, and any labor you had to pay someone else during the process from start to finish. TQ/HP numbers would be nice, but I just wanna know if a DIY setup can be done for a "reasonable" amount.
Personally I think $3500 is "reasonable" for a DIY setup. |
My original setup was cheaper, more diy, and less efficient. Here's a basic breakdown of where I'm at now:
Manifold & DP : ~$900 - BEGi Turbo : ~$200 - eBay Intercooler & Piping : ~$200 - Secondhand J i m B setup plus a few other bits and pieces Bosch BOV : ~$25 - eBay Various oil/water fittings : ~$100 eManage Blue, Greddy MAP, Ignition Harness, Support Tool : ~$400 - eBay 365cc Injectors : ~$50 - eBay Total: ~~~~~~~$1900 I don't recall the exact costs, so I estimated high. My first setup was about $1000 cheaper as I used an Apexi SAFC($200), SSAutochrome manifold ($50) and made my own DP. Then I spent $250 on a better DP, which still left me under $1500. Finally, I decided that BEGi's Manifold and DP were way to nice to pass up which put me over $1500. Fortunately, I've sold the pieces that I've upgraded, which saved me a few hundred dollars. |
I figure I'm into my setup for around $2700cnd. That includes:
Greddy Turbo Kit Starion and piping Heat sheild fuel pump BEGI AFPR 1.8 injectors 4 wire O2 Emanage Blue w/autotune including all harnesses GM 2bar Map and support tool Change out to all silicone hose and t-bolt clamps I also sold a couple of items I got with the kit initally, the vortec, bipes and FM o2 clamp. I also traded an old trunk lid for 1.8 injectors, 4 wire o2 and a couple of other minor things. I traded the stock exhaust + $50 for the BEGI. I think I've done alright, everything I got was used with the exception of the fuel pump. I should be good for 12psi in the current configuration and would estimate that about 180whp. I think with slightly larger injectors I could probably get up to near 200whp. I'm running about 9psi right now until I get my wideband. Even at 9psi it is great value for the dollar. I didn't include new clutch in this, as I had already done a SPEC clutch/flywheel combo. I didn't include mainatnece items either (fuel filter, new plugs ...), I would think on top of what I listed for price maybe throw in another $100 for things like fuel line, fittings and what not. I think $3500usd would be reasonable providing you get some deals and buy lots of used bits. |
Mine: https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3295
The total is probably about $3400, + $320 for clutch. Probably another 5-600 for a rear end..... :sadwavey: |
My above list works out to about $2300 usd, which includes a lot of shipping expense to Canada and getting fuck by UPS at least 2 times. :(
The biggest thing I've come to discover is that the turbo "kit" will really nickle and dime you. Everytime I went to the parts store for something I spent $100. Still less than anything that FM or BEGI sells, and less than an entry level JRSC kit. Granted I've had my share of head aches that I probably wouldn't have encountered if I had gone with the alternatives. |
Doh, didn't see that this was DIY 1.8 :) Sorry about that.
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Originally Posted by jayc72
Doh, didn't see that this was DIY 1.8 :) Sorry about that.
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Originally Posted by jayc72
I think $3500usd would be reasonable providing you get some deals and buy lots of used bits.
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this is a general DIY section like greddy on 1.8 and such
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Originally Posted by magnamx-5
this is a general DIY section like greddy on 1.8 and such
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Used DIY kit -$1200
Replacement Intercooler -$180 Replacement Turbo -$400 Exhaust work -$100 Vortech FMU -$100 1.8 injectors -$45 Various silicone $ supplies -$200 DIY MBC -$15 Rx7 AFM -$50 Bipes ACU -$200 Bruce's O2 Clamp -$60 K&N Filter -$30 =$2580 then...... Replacment Engine -$500 + $300 friendly labor -$800 Peirburg Pump -$130 290cc Injectors -$50 Clutch -$333 Flywheel -$300 BEGi Manifold & Downpipe -$675 =$2288 sold.... J/R Header +$250 1.6 injectors +$40 Intercooler +$50 Other odds & ends +$100 $4868 - $440 = $4428 (I recommend spending WAY too much on a POS used DIY kit and spending more to replace parts on it. I also recommend blowing your engine on your first test drive. This will make things expensive and frustrating and you can be cool like me!) |
Originally Posted by braineack
$4868 - $440 = $4428 (I recommend spending WAY too much on a POS used DIY kit and spending more to replace parts on it. I also recommend blowing your engine on your first test drive. This will make things expensive and frustrating and you can be cool like me!)
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used FM3 1.6 manifold = $170 (ebay)
used FM2 1.6 downpipe = $50 used GT254R (MSP) = $350 BEGI intercooler system = $1200 Link ECU = $850 Link upgrades = $100 RX7 550cc injectors (balanced and cleaned) = $200 Walbro p&p 190l HP pump = $100 braided lines & AN fittings = $100 heat shield = $90 gauge and pod = $50 assorted hardware and items = $75 fidanza 7# flywheel = $215 ACT xt00 clutch = $250 $3800 |
I bought the tec3 for another car 3 years ago but ill add that anyway
I've traded my ic piping, manifold and dp's welding and fabrication in the price of a car i just sold so ill put an approx value. Used Garrett GT28R with fittings, lines and outlet adapters $500 Pulsar GTi-R 444cc injectors $0/free (that was my old car that i upgraded) Pulsar GTi-R tmic, free but it cost me $50 to get one of the end tanks swaped around) Tec3 ecu $2200 RM tec3 trigger kit and extra sensors $378 (if it ever effing comes :mad: ) RX7 FD3S fuel pump $0/free Items i dont have as yet: Custom semi equal manifold ~$400 Custom 2.5" dp and side exit exhaust ~$400 Couplers and clamps $50Some odd fittings and teh misc file ~$250 WB02 $180 Ebay f1 racing 1.6 cerametalic clutch $170 Fidanza 1.6 flywheel $294 Total $4872 If i were to have gone emanage, o2 clamp etc it would have only costed around $3300 :bigtu: |
I spent around $1500 3 years ago...
Manifold 235 T25 Turbo (ceramic coated) 250 SS DP 175 SS Lines 130 I/C 35 misc + Pipes 165 Paint 10 BOV and hose 80 Clamps 20 VDO boost gauge 75 **EM 350 **tried a few different fuel/timing methods... |
I included the price of my link since that IS my fuel management. I didn't include stuff like the oil cooler and associated fittings, radiator, fans, MSD ign, pp & clutch... only the stuff that's required for the turbo.
t3/t4 turbo - $350 SSA ss header - $50 turbo oil parts - $32 DP/IC tubing & flanges - $180 welding supplies - $30 Injectors - $200 intercooler - $235 fuel pump - $gift Link ecu - $600 FM chip - $125 Air temp sensor - $110 Knock sensor - $10 EBC - $gift BOV - $40 T clamps - $48 IC hose - $42 -------------- total $2092 - that's minus the supra fuel pump and EBC AND doesn't include my first chinese turbo ($400) which failed me. |
Wow, I wasn't expecting everyone to do a part-by-part cost list. Thanks!
BTW, m2cupcar, where on earth did you grab a Link for $600??? |
There are deals to be had on used Links, but they're far and few between. I've literally only seen a handful of them for sale the past year for a decent price. If that's what you're after, check the classifieds and ebay daily. I bought mine for 550 plus injectors. This was by far the best deal I've had on my setup.
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Yeah, I was about to give up on finding a Link, as the best deals I've seen were like $800-900, but I'll definitely keep my eyes open for them now
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Lets see.....
TubularManifold and turbo $600 Custom Downpipe $250 HKS Wastegate $100 Apexi BOV $100 SAFC $75 Random parts(lines, ext) $100 Fuel Pump $60 Injectors Free! Intercooler (audi) $15 Total so far ~$1300 damn.....I got off cheep! |
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