Twin Turbo on 2.5

[Adam]

I was looking over the turbowerx site and it looks interesting. Maybe some of you guys can answer a few questions. I've never considered a turbo before because of the price ( I think the TTP one is over $15k). It says the S system is going to be available soon! I was looking over the list and it mentioned ECU reprogram. Do you send them your ECU? No CEL issues either? Anybody know what they charge to install this turbo kit?

Custom Garrett turbo technology
• High-capacity intercooler with custom air-ducting/panels
• Proprietary ECU re-programming
• All-stainless turbo piping
• Full 3” intake piping
• Full 2.5” stainless boost piping
• Full 2.5” stainless down-piping
• Zero-resonance stainless exhaust
• Twin stainless tips
• Turbo oil pump/scavenging system
• Compatibility with most aftermarket headers
• Emissions compliant/no CELs
• All necessary parts, screws, bolts, brackets, etc.
• Full color Installation Manual
• One weekend installation
• Limited warranty

Looking over this picture I'm guessing you have to chop/weld your headers? What brand of headers are these pictured?

[Gary in BR]

When I did mine I took the car to Turbowerx and he did all of the install there.
I don't remember what his charge was for the install, I do know it was very reasonable.

If you do the work yourself I assume you unhook your ecu ship it to him and he programs it and ships it back to you with the new program.

The headers are not cut and welded there are pictures on his site of his headers.

[Adam]

I see. Thanks Gary. So, you can buy their headers or chop your own? It says it's compatable with most headers. Have you had any CEL issues or anything with this system? It says they supply the muffler. How does it sound?

[jhandy]

I called them and they are moving the shop to another location in austin. They quoted me a complete intall into my 6 speed 02 S at 7000$.
I plan on doing it ASAP.
When they get the new shop up and running I am going to drop off the car, estimate is around December.
James

[Gary in BR]

Oh I see.....

Mine is a 2.5 and yours is a 3.2

I think the muffler is required for the S whereas its not for the 2.5 I am not sure why it was designed that way. And by reading the site I believe the S keeps OEM headers or you can use his. And as you can see from the pictures the 2.5 uses Turbowerx headers with the turbos built in.

I really dont know on these 2 issues I am assuming based on the facts I know.

If you email Marc he will answer any question you may have.

Please post the answers I'm a little curious.

[NickCats]

jhandy,

$7000 for the kit including the install ? I thought the kit alone cost $7k ???

Nick

[Gary in BR]

It would not surprise me if he was doing everything for 7k.

I would recommend him doing the install. With Turbowerx doing the install it allows him to test and tune everything on his dyno.

[jhandy]

My understanding it is 7000 for everything. I may get by for less because i have bypass pipes and a high performance muffler anyway.
They are out of touch at the moment, so i can not confirm or deny.
James