Turbocharger

Jaysin · 02-20-2003, 02:12 PM

I did a search through the forum on the subject..

My question however is... Iv heard of people puting them on GAGTs. I have a 99 GAGT 3.4ltr v6 w/ ram air. I was woundering if any of ya'll had actually done it and what one to get. I thought about getting a supercharger... but thats too much$$ and im a broke mofo. But a turbo setup is in my range. Any Ideas as to brand/model? Thanks!

-Jaysin

Tonyyank · 02-20-2003, 02:17 PM

i typed in turbo and came up with ALOT

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/searc...by=&sortorder=

mr_eh · 02-20-2003, 02:17 PM

Quote:

but thats too much$$ and im a broke mofo. But a turbo setup is in my range.

...no it's not

Jaysin · 02-20-2003, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mr_eh
...no it's not

how do you figure? have you been peeking at my bank account?

-Jaysin

Tonyyank · 02-20-2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaysin
how do you figure? have you been peeking at my bank account?

-Jaysin

turbo is bout as much as SC...so...think about it

mfuller · 02-20-2003, 02:33 PM

Jaysin:

Do a search for posts by user "homegrown". You are looking for a thread entitled "Boosted Alero around Detroit". He has a custom-fabbed turbo setup on his V6 Alero, and he stated it has cost him somewhere north of $4K to get everything together.

Jaysin · 02-20-2003, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mfuller
Jaysin:

Do a search for posts by user "homegrown". You are looking for a thread entitled "Boosted Alero around Detroit". He has a custom-fabbed turbo setup on his V6 Alero, and he stated it has cost him somewhere north of $4K to get everything together.

Thanks man! 4k?! jeesh =P hmmm hehe

-Jaysin

Craig99SE2 · 02-20-2003, 02:49 PM

A S/C is much cheaper! Expect to pay $3K at a MINIMUM for a turbo install if you do all the work yourself.

homegrown · 02-20-2003, 03:59 PM

yeah, it depends on the quality of the stuff you use to, if you go with all stainless tubing, Spearco IC core, new turbo vs. used, Aeroquip fittings and SS braided line, stainless T-bolt clamps, chrome plated brackets/linkages, etc...the price gets driven up real fast!!!

SpyhunteR · 02-21-2003, 12:06 AM

yep there's quite a list of things you need to run a turbo right..

guages: fuel pressure, egt, boost, oil pressure, tranny temp, water temp.....

blow off valve
turbo
internal or external wastegate
manifold
upgrade fuel pump and/or inline fuel pump
FMU/FPR junk nonsense randomness
injectors
plumbing
downpipe
exhaust
flanges
gaskets
lines
fittings
clamps
couplings
blood sweat and tears
cursing
a/f controller helps
boost controller
optional turbo timer
finding a reputable welder man
upgrade ignition in some cases
new plugs
random things I didn't think about..

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ no bolt on kit you spend mucho $$$$$$$$$$$

mr_eh · 02-21-2003, 12:25 AM

i dont have to peek into your pockets

you said you were a broke mofo, last i checked broke mofo's dont got 6g

turbos = break transmission...

Doug · 02-21-2003, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig99SE2
A S/C is much cheaper! Expect to pay $3K at a MINIMUM for a turbo install if you do all the work yourself.

Mines gonna be around 1900 do all the work myself

homegrown · 02-21-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpyhunteR
yep there's quite a list of things you need to run a turbo right..

guages: fuel pressure, egt, boost, oil pressure, tranny temp, water temp.....

blow off valve
turbo
internal or external wastegate
manifold
upgrade fuel pump and/or inline fuel pump
FMU/FPR junk nonsense randomness
injectors
plumbing
downpipe
exhaust
flanges
gaskets
lines
fittings
clamps
couplings
blood sweat and tears
cursing
a/f controller helps
boost controller
optional turbo timer
finding a reputable welder man
upgrade ignition in some cases
new plugs
random things I didn't think about..

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ no bolt on kit you spend mucho $$$$$$$$$$$

i hear ya on that one....

Travis99Gt · 02-24-2003, 01:00 PM

I'm fortunate enough to have the hookup on a brand new turbo, anything I want brand new from turbonetics for less than $1g, to some extent. T72 in the range of 600-700, its nice. Buddy of mine did his turbo kit on his z28 in his garage for less than $2000 and his car is stupid fast now

Turbos are FUNNNNN!

SpyhunteR · 02-24-2003, 01:21 PM

T3/T04b w/ ballbearing upgrade $800

Pacman · 02-24-2003, 05:33 PM

i dont think that a SC set-up would be in your price range either. my set-up came out to over $5k w/install. but if you look at it this way, you are going to spend a lot less than you would with a turbo. turbo will give you higher boost levels (if you tranny can stand it) and a sc less boost. your choice. forced induction isnt cheap, but worth it imo

Doug · 02-24-2003, 07:10 PM

My turbo is only gonna be around 5-6 psi. A turbo is actually better for your tranny because the power comes on gradually and not all at once like your SC

but I agree that it isn't cheap. My bill keeps getting bigger and bigger.

SpyhunteR · 02-24-2003, 07:33 PM

I wish I was shooting for 5-6psi.. That's just going to be the first week if this ever get put together.

I'm shooting for something more along the lines of 8-10lbs...

Doug · 02-24-2003, 07:53 PM

No one ever said I was shooting for 5-6 psi

I'm just gonna run that for a while just to get things running fine. I'm gonna gradually build up and shoot for 15+

Pacman · 02-24-2003, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doug
No one ever said I was shooting for 5-6 psi I'm just gonna run that for a while just to get things running fine. I'm gonna gradually build up and shoot for 15+

you both are crazy

*spy, go post in the members gallery for the 2.4 rides

02-20-2003, 02:12 PM	#1
Jaysin GAGT - Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kirkville, NY Posts: 40 Vehicle: 1999	Turbocharger I did a search through the forum on the subject.. My question however is... Iv heard of people puting them on GAGTs. I have a 99 GAGT 3.4ltr v6 w/ ram air. I was woundering if any of ya'll had actually done it and what one to get. I thought about getting a supercharger... but thats too much$$ and im a broke mofo. But a turbo setup is in my range. Any Ideas as to brand/model? Thanks! -Jaysin

02-20-2003, 02:33 PM	#6
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	Jaysin: Do a search for posts by user "homegrown". You are looking for a thread entitled "Boosted Alero around Detroit". He has a custom-fabbed turbo setup on his V6 Alero, and he stated it has cost him somewhere north of $4K to get everything together. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

02-20-2003, 02:49 PM	#8
Craig99SE2 Mr. Know It All AKA: Craig Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Commerce Twp., MI Age: 48 Posts: 1,349 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	A S/C is much cheaper! Expect to pay $3K at a MINIMUM for a turbo install if you do all the work yourself. __________________ Project 13-Second NA GASE - 1999 Grand Am SE - RSM Heads,UIM,LIM,62mm TB,AFE Filter,RSM WAI,TOGs,DynoMax Hi-Flo Cat,SLP,DynoMax,ASE Chip,Mobil 1,Accel DIS,Taylor Wires,Denso Iridium,Hyper Ground,FFP Pulley,B&M SuperCooler,RedLine D4 ATF,Poly Drivetrain Mounts - Estimated 250HP ... Dyno Charts Soon!

02-20-2003, 03:59 PM	#9
homegrown GAGT - Member AKA: David McCormick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 41 Posts: 126 Vehicle: 2001 Olds ALero GLS	yeah, it depends on the quality of the stuff you use to, if you go with all stainless tubing, Spearco IC core, new turbo vs. used, Aeroquip fittings and SS braided line, stainless T-bolt clamps, chrome plated brackets/linkages, etc...the price gets driven up real fast!!! __________________ 2001 Olds Turbo Alero

02-21-2003, 12:06 AM	#10
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	yep there's quite a list of things you need to run a turbo right.. guages: fuel pressure, egt, boost, oil pressure, tranny temp, water temp..... blow off valve turbo internal or external wastegate manifold upgrade fuel pump and/or inline fuel pump FMU/FPR junk nonsense randomness injectors plumbing downpipe exhaust flanges gaskets lines fittings clamps couplings blood sweat and tears cursing a/f controller helps boost controller optional turbo timer finding a reputable welder man upgrade ignition in some cases new plugs random things I didn't think about.. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ no bolt on kit you spend mucho $$$$$$$$$$$ __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

02-20-2003, 02:17 PM	#2
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	i typed in turbo and came up with ALOT http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/searc...by=&sortorder=

02-21-2003, 12:25 AM	#11
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	i dont have to peek into your pockets you said you were a broke mofo, last i checked broke mofo's dont got 6g turbos = break transmission...

02-24-2003, 01:00 PM	#14
Travis99Gt Aye laddy! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 39 Posts: 171 Vehicle: 99 Grand Am GT Coupe	I'm fortunate enough to have the hookup on a brand new turbo, anything I want brand new from turbonetics for less than $1g, to some extent. T72 in the range of 600-700, its nice. Buddy of mine did his turbo kit on his z28 in his garage for less than $2000 and his car is stupid fast now Turbos are FUNNNNN! __________________ --Travis 99 Arctic White Grand Am GT http://www.n-body.net/registry/travis99gt

02-24-2003, 01:21 PM	#15
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	T3/T04b w/ ballbearing upgrade $800 __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

02-24-2003, 05:33 PM	#16
Pacman GASE Totaled :( Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 37 Posts: 771 Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX Type-S	i dont think that a SC set-up would be in your price range either. my set-up came out to over $5k w/install. but if you look at it this way, you are going to spend a lot less than you would with a turbo. turbo will give you higher boost levels (if you tranny can stand it) and a sc less boost. your choice. forced induction isnt cheap, but worth it imo __________________ Daniel R.I.P. 2000 2.4L Grand Am SE (2000- 12/11/2004)

02-24-2003, 07:10 PM	#17
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	My turbo is only gonna be around 5-6 psi. A turbo is actually better for your tranny because the power comes on gradually and not all at once like your SC but I agree that it isn't cheap. My bill keeps getting bigger and bigger. __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

02-24-2003, 07:33 PM	#18
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	I wish I was shooting for 5-6psi.. That's just going to be the first week if this ever get put together. I'm shooting for something more along the lines of 8-10lbs... __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

02-24-2003, 07:53 PM	#19
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	No one ever said I was shooting for 5-6 psi I'm just gonna run that for a while just to get things running fine. I'm gonna gradually build up and shoot for 15+ __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

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