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Helle live in brisbane just have some qustions i have got a quote for my r33 skyline

for some upgrades want to no if i being riped off as i a chick and every place i go gives

me differnt prices this was my last quote,

(this is instaled as well)

Dump/frount pipes $500.00

Intercooler (tust) $1200.00

Turbo timer $198.00

Boost controller $590.00

any help, am i being riped or not as i don't no much about these parts

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what boost controller, turbo timer and dump pipes?

i have just had a sevice on the car and they said i would have to replace the Dump/ front pipes don't

no what the are the said the couldn't clean them proable , boost contor i ask to boost the turbo up in the car

for more power and the said i would have to put a turbo time in to cool the car down when i turn the car off

Dump/frount pipes $500.00 - dump pipe & front pipe is easy enough to install yourself (if you're a DIY kinda person) plus you should be able to pick up a 3" dump/front pipe combo for around 250+delivery

Intercooler (tust) $1200.00 - not too sure on how much trust coolers go for, but you should be looking at no more than about 200-350 labour for the mechanic to install a intercooler.

Turbo timer $198.00 - don't bother

Boost controller $590.00 - can't help you with that one

Edited by BstewyR33

from the looks of the quote it looks like a very rough estimate,

is that for the whole job done at once? or each part done in separate stages? if it is done in one whole lot you will no doubt save money, it will be cheaper - as while the car is on the hoist the guys will be able to do the fmic and dumps at once..

also you must remember that the fmic you are looking to get is a legit japanese trust cooler, not any like the cheap copy chinese/ebay cooler you see around

as for the turbo timer i would definitely consider getting one if you are going to take your car for spirited drives

(which judging by the ebc, is what you are planning to do :))

and on that note, it is my understanding that the quote on that ebc includes a boost gauge

im a bit bored at work, and thats my 2cents hahaha

:)

Get a $30 manual boost controller and install it yourself, or I can install it for you for nothing hahaha.... so damn easy.

But yes, I think the $1200 quote is about right for a decent front mount intercooler. Not sure about the front/dump pipes.

Turbo timer... if that includes the unit then that's about right too.

Edited by mosquitocoils
Get a $30 manual boost controller and install it yourself, or I can install it for you for nothing hahaha.... so damn easy.

But yes, I think the $1200 quote is about right for a decent front mount intercooler. Not sure about the front/dump pipes.

Turbo timer... if that includes the unit then that's about right too.

If you are on a budget........

You can buy turbo timers for as little as $40( ebay is your friend), thats all you need dont need all the fancy wancy things that come with it .Boost controllers are cheap too $30 for the very basic ones which do run into spiking issues though, thats what i have found with some of them.Turbo smart brand do reasonable ones for around $100 but yes very easy to install.

The intercooler , depends on what type of blitz unit but $1200 sounds pretty right also including install, but there are cheaper kits around,depending on what you want to do to the car, ie after big horsepower or something just comfortable for the street.

You can get complete exhaust throu many companys, xforce brand do a great bang for buck, i think just jap sell them for around $750 complete (including dump pipe) supply only exhaust.Buy it and get some the boys up here to help put it in for you or a workshop, many to choose from.

Hope this helps



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