Hi, Guest
06-19-2009, 07:22 AM
Alright here goes.
The FS Turbo is great. However if you are thinking about doing this, you should call Randy at Focussport to discuss the options available, especially how far you want your build to go. As for myself, I went with the GT28. I want passing power but the occasional race setup.
Cost wise:
Stage 1 Kit 3195.00
Stage 2 Kit 699.00
AEM Uego Wideband 250.00
Gauges, Pod, Wiring 250.00
New MAF Sensor 300.00
Add Freight and Duty and taxes.
You're going to have to make a few trips to Napa for missing things, hose clamps, hose heat shielding, sheet metal for an alternator heat shield. On FJ, Randy recommends a heat shield for the firewall, but that heat shield is for a PZEV engine, kinda worthless to us.
Comments on installation of stage 1:
Pros
1. Very easy to follow instructions.
2. Installation was over 2 days or 10hrs. One day to remove items and install Turbo/Manifold.
Cons
1. Contrary to the instructions, Install the TURBO and MANIFOLD LAST. PITA running tubing and hoses with it in the way.
2. Ask Randy for some Fuel injector adapters for the Bosch ones. I think CFM has them too. Cutting the fuel injector wires is another PITA since they are so short.
3. The MAF sensor location really stretches the wiring. Recommend finding some sort of extension.
All in all it is a pretty easy installation.
Datalogging with Randy is easy. Just do the datalogs and send to him via e-mail and he sends you the new tune.
As for the experience, IT IS FUN. Its even more fun having a sleeper setup. Keeping the second cat keeps the car fun, but quiet when you need to.
Now stage 2
The install is pretty easy for the intercooler, takes about an afternoon with a friend and a few beers.
I've only got as far as installing the boost gauge and boost tee, but the intercooler makes a good difference even on the stage 1 tune.
Just look at my sig and you'll see what I got.
I highly recommend getting new rubber, a dogbone mount, and 2.5" exhaust.
As from what I know that you like to drag race, upgrade your clutch and LSD before going Stage 2. Stage 2 with lots of hard shifting will kill a clutch fast.
The FS Turbo is great. However if you are thinking about doing this, you should call Randy at Focussport to discuss the options available, especially how far you want your build to go. As for myself, I went with the GT28. I want passing power but the occasional race setup.
Cost wise:
Stage 1 Kit 3195.00
Stage 2 Kit 699.00
AEM Uego Wideband 250.00
Gauges, Pod, Wiring 250.00
New MAF Sensor 300.00
Add Freight and Duty and taxes.
You're going to have to make a few trips to Napa for missing things, hose clamps, hose heat shielding, sheet metal for an alternator heat shield. On FJ, Randy recommends a heat shield for the firewall, but that heat shield is for a PZEV engine, kinda worthless to us.
Comments on installation of stage 1:
Pros
1. Very easy to follow instructions.
2. Installation was over 2 days or 10hrs. One day to remove items and install Turbo/Manifold.
Cons
1. Contrary to the instructions, Install the TURBO and MANIFOLD LAST. PITA running tubing and hoses with it in the way.
2. Ask Randy for some Fuel injector adapters for the Bosch ones. I think CFM has them too. Cutting the fuel injector wires is another PITA since they are so short.
3. The MAF sensor location really stretches the wiring. Recommend finding some sort of extension.
All in all it is a pretty easy installation.
Datalogging with Randy is easy. Just do the datalogs and send to him via e-mail and he sends you the new tune.
As for the experience, IT IS FUN. Its even more fun having a sleeper setup. Keeping the second cat keeps the car fun, but quiet when you need to.
Now stage 2
The install is pretty easy for the intercooler, takes about an afternoon with a friend and a few beers.
I've only got as far as installing the boost gauge and boost tee, but the intercooler makes a good difference even on the stage 1 tune.
Just look at my sig and you'll see what I got.
I highly recommend getting new rubber, a dogbone mount, and 2.5" exhaust.
As from what I know that you like to drag race, upgrade your clutch and LSD before going Stage 2. Stage 2 with lots of hard shifting will kill a clutch fast.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come.
Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come.
Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies.
