420A Turbosystem FAQ

[ThGdFathr]

Ok...i want to turbo my N/T this summer...who much cash should i expect to fork out on this project? I searched all over this forum, and found peoples favorite kits and what not, but i couldnt just find an est. price. thanks

 

[4UH8ERS]

Ok...i want to turbo my N/T this summer...who much cash should i expect to fork out on this project? I searched all over this forum, and found peoples favorite kits and what not, but i couldnt just find an est. price. thanks

Thats because some people make there own kits with used parts, some people make there own with new parts, some people get supporting mods, while others still to bare minimums, some people buy thiers as an actual kit from hahn, treadstone ect. Some build there bottom end or top end up to handle more boost. I mean depending on what you want it could cost anywhere from $800-$6000. Just do some searching theres alot of info out there. You need to find out what all parts you want personally then price those parts. then always leave between 150-300 dollars for fittings, gaskets, and bolts you may need.

 

[Focker420]

I was just wondering when mounting the fmic is their any way to do it without hacking up the bumper and also i would like to keep the fiberglass brace that goes across the front of the frame. The very top pic has the brace removed looks good but if i got in a front end accident i would like to try and salvage the engine some what.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

That really depends on the front mount you choose. I'm pretty sure that in most cases, modifying the front fascia is required. Smaller cores will probably allow you to leave the fiberglass support alone, but larger cores definitely require modification.

Just for the record, I've retained my support. I'll try to take pictures of it for you when I get around to replacing my bumper.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Please post all your questions about the 420A and turbosystems here. Whether you want to know the benefits of a commercial kit over a custom kit, or which type of intercooler is best... ask here.

 

[Blitzeclips]

I was just wondering when mounting the fmic is their any way to do it without hacking up the bumper and also i would like to keep the fiberglass brace that goes across the front of the frame. The very top pic has the brace removed looks good but if i got in a front end accident i would like to try and salvage the engine some what.

If you have a stock bumper, you should easily be able to keep that support. The bumper is designed around it. As for the I/C, you may need to do some fitting and drilling to mount it of course, but nothing someone with 1/2 the willpower can't do..

I re-formed my drift bumper to make it custom. Fiberglassed it, painted it, the whole 9 yards. Went to fit my bumper on and part of it was snagging the front brace. I had to hack off about 2 inches on the lip of the front frame support. Was a huge PITA but that was only due to the fact i had an aftermarket bumper, which was competely re-done afterwards. Not only that, but I had to trim around my I/C plumbing. Look at my avatar, you'll see the driver side piping.

So that's the worst case scenario, I would say.

You can fit the I/C on the car before you even mount it and use it. Just take it right off and put the bumper back on...

 

[Focker420]

You can fit the I/C on the car before you even mount it and use it. Just take it right off and put the bumper back on...

What?

But i don't think its possiable to fit the IC back where the ac condenser was located without cutting the frame, or some restrictive bends so.
Mabey just under the cross brace and set up some brackets. Still probably going to have to hack the bumper up some and ditch the fog lights

 

[cs82685]

For the IC question, I can say I have a small core, but I ditched the support because of the routing on my IC. If you use a smaller core and can route your piping so it's not in the way, you can retain the support.

For the OP 4u did a good job with telling you what to expect. Remember, if you're not going to build your motor, keep in the back of your head that you can be needing another ride any day so if you're short on cash or don't have any on reserves this isn't necessarily the best idea. I don't want to scare you and say your engine can't handle boost and will blow up within a week, but it has happened to others although often due to user error. My car however has been running for nearly two years boosted on the stock block and for the most part is still going strong.

 

[totaleclipse_05]

I've used a FMIC with and without the bumper support. It depends on the intercooler you go with. If you go with one not as tall, you can attach it to the support. That's what I am doing right now with my current setup. On my old eclipse, I removed the support because I had an intercooler about 12" tall or so. I will post up some pics if someone wants to see. I am at work right now, but can once I get home.

 

[Blitzeclips]

What?

Yeah, that's what I said. Your mounting the I/C UNDERNEATHE the big bumper support. Not directly in front of it. YES, it can fit. I could easily get that I/C to fit there with the bumper support on.