$2k turbo budget
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Ok so I have a 90 miata with coilovers and seats stock motor...I want to go turbo but want to start with a $2k budget...I know I won't be making huge numbers on that budget but I can always upgrade stuff later...just know I can talk the wife into a
of $2k at once....do anyone have experience with pricing something together. If you could point me in the right direction thanks
of $2k at once....do anyone have experience with pricing something together. If you could point me in the right direction thanks
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Enjoy car as it sits.
Search fourms for turbo set up that fit your needs, goals and budget.
Order parts untill you have most of them to do the swap and $2000 is spent.
Hide pretty go fast parts from wife, so she no exchange for shoes for her.
Start on turbo upgrade on car!![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Find out more parts are needed. :(
Drink beer or Absinthe.
Order rest of small parts needed for turbo upgrade.
Finish turbo upgrade.
Drive car... Enjoy boost sound!!![big grin](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Get boost hungry....
Turn boost up....
Engine go BOOM!
Drink more!
Start process over for engine build!
Search fourms for turbo set up that fit your needs, goals and budget.
Order parts untill you have most of them to do the swap and $2000 is spent.
Hide pretty go fast parts from wife, so she no exchange for shoes for her.
Start on turbo upgrade on car!
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Find out more parts are needed. :(
Drink beer or Absinthe.
Order rest of small parts needed for turbo upgrade.
Finish turbo upgrade.
Drive car... Enjoy boost sound!!
![big grin](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Get boost hungry....
Turn boost up....
Engine go BOOM!
Drink more!
Start process over for engine build!
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Ok but your not going to be able to find every single part in the FS section used at insane prices for quality parts.... I'm not saying I wouldn't buy deals but I'd rather stick to stuff that's new because I do things right the first time. You never know what abuse someone elses part has been through.
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Used complete FM Link
New cast FM mani that needs a little machine work
Used SR20 T25 Garrett
Used 2.5" FM downpipe and catback
Used RX-7 550cc injectors
New FM stage 1 clutch
Used CX racing intercooler and piping
New AEM UEGO and autometer oil temp gauge
Used autometer boost gauge
New turbo oil supply line and stage 8 locking hardware
Other misc smalls
And probably more I'm forgetting
I've been accumulating parts for a while now and am pretty much at $2k.
New cast FM mani that needs a little machine work
Used SR20 T25 Garrett
Used 2.5" FM downpipe and catback
Used RX-7 550cc injectors
New FM stage 1 clutch
Used CX racing intercooler and piping
New AEM UEGO and autometer oil temp gauge
Used autometer boost gauge
New turbo oil supply line and stage 8 locking hardware
Other misc smalls
And probably more I'm forgetting
I've been accumulating parts for a while now and am pretty much at $2k.
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Fuel management? What's that? You mean you can't just put a turbo on and drive it?
What?? You have to drill a hole in your oil pan? You need to use a laptop to change tables???
What am I getting myself into?
What?? You have to drill a hole in your oil pan? You need to use a laptop to change tables???
What am I getting myself into?
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I've spent about 1750 on my build and did it right. All SS lines, MS, etc. But here's the catch, I built my own manifold, DP and full exhaust. I used an $80 turbo from a WRX. I used the intercooler setup I had from my supercharger, and already had the MS, so those don't factor into the price. I also picked up some pretty good deals for my rx8 injectors and BOV. If you want a reliable setup, spend more money, or build stuff yourself.