alll right thank you. i always used google and got completly off the subject junk. but my main question is if anyone knew where to find the alpine at best pricing....? thank you too for the msn idea

 

If you search, you would find out that the alpine may not be your most favored selection.

 

yeah sorry i have dial up and am impatient. what other brands are there and i know for a fact you know twice as much as i do about the engine, which one is best for the car yet produces good power for the price? please answer this one....atleast the names.

 

I do believe that alpine is the only kit made, but just read up on some things. If you don't know anything then your best bet is to stay N/A until you get some knowledge. Get a nice book on turbo's like "Maximum Boost".

It would be better to create your own setup, just read up and come back to the idea when your ready.

 

with a turbo you can tune for power and save gas with a s/c it's not as good on gas mileage.

 

but what exactly is the upkeep exactly. like what needs upkeeping and how much is upkeeping and how often

 

pm dmdicks for pricing.

you would have to run high octane gas to avoid detonation, like under any boost.

 

I'm not looking for major boost.
So I think s/c is the way to go and since I do not have 2 rights hands all the time.... laugh.gif

When Xorro still had her tib she said the s/c didn't affect her gas milage, at least normal driving that is
Ohwell, this is still a dream ahead

 

Well, turbo really hasn't effected my mileage either, lost maybe 1 or 2 mpg. I still get 27mpg. On some setups, turbos actually net mpg increases, mainly twins on larger V8 applications, but it doesn't suck gas unless your heavy with your foot.

If your a slouch on maintenence, I'd hold off on F/I for a while. You really need to keep an eye on things. I check my oil at least every few days, pull my plugs every week or two, and usually every few days go over a check on the car (tighten down all the clamps, look for oil/coolant leaks, dirt/metal in the piping, etc.)

As for melting a motor, no, you're not going to melt something if you drive it for hours. I drove nine hours to NY in a 400whp GSX in 95 degree weather. It hasn't melted, and the new owner still hasn't melted anything after its been running 400whp for... 25-30k miles now? wink1.gif

 

my buddy with a 260+ horse 1.5L vtec civic gets 350-380 on full to empty. i didn't believe him til he proved it.