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aju41046 09-20-2021 11:06 AM

My "budget" 1.6 turbo build
 
Alright, here is my official 1.6 turbo build list, 100% priced out. My goal is keeping reliability high and maintenance low. I would love to hear any feedback on things I'm missing, alternative products, places to save money, where not to cheap out etc. I have done my research on everything on the list and feel pretty confident but then again this is my first turbo build. Feel free to give me any and all feedback/suggestions!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

Green = already purchased
Yellow = final price with tax + shipping included
Red = Most likely not buying
Grey = not priced out but a good estimate

joe morreale 09-21-2021 05:00 AM

Not going to bother with timing belt and water pump? You're not going to use the puny stock exhaust, are you?

der_vierte 09-21-2021 05:12 AM

Just took a quick look:

Clutch kit comes with pilot and TO-bearing, no additional costs.
Resurfacing flywheel is max. 60$, everything else is just stupid, no matter where you are located.

aju41046 09-21-2021 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by der_vierte (Post 1609009)
Clutch kit comes with pilot and TO-bearing, no additional costs. Resurfacing flywheel is max. 60$, everything else is just stupid, no matter where you are located.

Maintenance is done, and I already have a catback exhaust.
Got it. I saw many people saying they paid in the range of 1-200$ to shave the flywheel, not resurface it. Cheaper than buying a lightweight flywheel.

der_vierte 09-21-2021 04:21 PM

Shaving is another level, yes.

Stock flywheel makes the gearbox happy and isn't as noisy, maybe keep that in mind.

aju41046 09-23-2021 09:44 AM

True. From what I understand the flywheel needs to be resurfaced to accept the new clutch and it's cheaper to shave it then and there rather than pick up a lightweight flywheel. It won't be Findanza crazy but hopefully around the 12-13lb range when done. I'm ok with the NVH and learning curve associated with running one, especially when considering the benefit of quicker revs.

x_25 09-23-2021 12:51 PM

Having put a 13lb FM flywheel on when I did my setup. It wasn't really worth the extra hassle, there isn't really much of a difference from stock other than being a bit easier to stall and noiser.


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