2013 RS - Turbo upgrade and Intercooler

[JesusTheAgnostic]

I read look at my resume. :b Be real with me brochacho on a scale of 1 - 10 how much would it really cost to do a custom set up. How much would it really be to pay someone to custom build a kit, and install it, and tune it. Considering that the nearest performance shop that seems reliable is in Albuquerque and I'm in El Paso.

 

[Big Turbo Sonic]

I read look at my resume. :b Be real with me brochacho on a scale of 1 - 10 how much would it really cost to do a custom set up. How much would it really be to pay someone to custom build a kit, and install it, and tune it. Considering that the nearest performance shop that seems reliable is in Albuquerque and I'm in El Paso.

Custom turbo kit used from MPFAB $2,000
HPTuners Pro $650
Tuning $500

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

MPFab sells turbo kits?

 

[MyLonewolf25]

You do know you don't need hptizzels pro right?


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[MyLonewolf25]

MPFab sells turbo kits?

Custom ones

Much cheaper to make it yourself or more than likely a shop by you do for you

Not exactly hard to make


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[JesusTheAgnostic]

Well I know for a fact that I don't trust shops around me, so if MPFab is willing to custom build one then that would be the best option. It would be either that or take the car up to Albuquerque.

 

[MyLonewolf25]

Could always do it yourself
Even a 100 dollar garage freight is good enough for a header


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[2014 Blue RS]

Hahaha OMG Hahaha

Could always do it yourself
Even a 100 dollar garage freight is good enough for a header


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[carsNskis]

Could always do it yourself
Even a 100 dollar garage freight is good enough for a header


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"Show me, don't tell me..." - anonymous

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

I mean like I don't know how to weld, and to buy all the equipment to do it myself would be even more than driving up to ABQ.

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

Or Phoenix, I think those two are the closest cities with real performance shops.

 

[Big Turbo Sonic]

You do know you don't need hptizzels pro right?


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Lone wolf, I didnt mean to emphasis hp tuners. There is nothing wrong going through triefta or BNR or whoever but typically when going with that serious of an upgrade the user wants full control of tuning. Typically not available with BNR or trifecta.

Yeah someone can build there own kit for 2 grand. MPFab probably spent less than that on building his, but the point is 9 out of 10 people on the forum dont have the capability of building there own or tuning. Did not mean to disagree with you. You can spend 2 grand if you know how to do it, you can spend $3,150 like me on a used kit, or you can buy a new one for X.

 

[MyLonewolf25]

Lone wolf, I didnt mean to emphasis hp tuners. There is nothing wrong going through triefta or BNR or whoever but typically when going with that serious of an upgrade the user wants full control of tuning. Typically not available with BNR or trifecta.



Yeah someone can build there own kit for 2 grand. MPFab probably spent less than that on building his, but the point is 9 out of 10 people on the forum dont have the capability of building there own or tuning. Did not mean to disagree with you. You can spend 2 grand if you know how to do it, you can spend $3,150 like me on a used kit, or you can buy a new one for X.

No I understand that
But I'm saying you don't need the spend the extra money for hp tuners pro
You don't need all those extra credits unless you're tuning other people's cars


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[Big Turbo Sonic]

No I understand that
But I'm saying you don't need the spend the extra money for hp tuners pro
You don't need all those extra credits unless you're tuning other people's cars


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HPTuners standard come with 8 credits as well as pro. The difference is $150. Pro enables you to take gauges such as (and most importantly) wideband and log it, since our cars do not have one. It makes tuning much easier having a log as opposed to watching your wideband during a pull and comparing it to the scan file to see where adjustments are needed. For 150 bucks extra, pro is almost a given.

 

[Anthony]

I'm glad this thread has sparked so much discussion. I have decided to move forward with the following (most likely) for now:

1. Intercooler upgrade (most likely MPFAB)
2. 52lb injectors
3. BNR tune

I'm probably going to wait a little while before I dive into the turbo kit. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Big Turbo Sonic]

I'm glad this thread has sparked so much discussion. I have decided to move forward with the following (most likely) for now:

1. Intercooler upgrade (most likely MPFAB)
2. 52lb injectors
3. BNR tune

I'm probably going to wait a little while before I dive into the turbo kit. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Solid list of parts my friend. 52 pounders will give you head room for the turbo kit.

 

[Anthony]

Solid list of parts my friend. 52 pounders will give you head room for the turbo kit.

I see what you did there.

 

[Dubbs_RS]

Get the GTX. It's pricey, but it is truly a bolt on and you make good power with it. I have had mine about a year and I love it.

Yes, as others have pointed out you could go with a custom turbo setup, but unless you have the tools and mechanical capability, it's gonna cost you way more to go custom.

Also, last I heard the stock pump can't support e85 + the GTX at high boost, so you need a fueling solution to get the most out of both. I don't know if anyone has considered this... but maybe a Bosch 044 + surge tank? I know this is a popular VW fueling solution.

 

[MyLonewolf25]

Get the GTX. It's pricey, but it is truly a bolt on and you make good power with it. I have had mine about a year and I love it.

Yes, as others have pointed out you could go with a custom turbo setup, but unless you have the tools and mechanical capability, it's gonna cost you way more to go custom.

Also, last I heard the stock pump can't support e85 + the GTX at high boost, so you need a fueling solution to get the most out of both. I don't know if anyone has considered this... but maybe a Bosch 044 + surge tank? I know this is a popular VW fueling solution.

Could always try going a return setup
Others have
That would also help but you'd need to change the pump in the tank either way


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