I didn't know which forum I could ask this in, but I am about to purchase a new car to modify into a turbo. I've raced with other people's cars, and I'm no mechanic, so I'm a bit lost as far as what specifications(i.e. V6/V8, HP, etc.) to look for. Someone give me a hand?
Not sure what your question is...
Are you looking to buy a new car from the dealer, and then put a turbo on it? There are bolt-on turbo kits out there.
Or are you looking to buy a used naturaly aspirated (carbed) or fuel injected car and put a turbo on it?
If you ARE looking for a used car, I would consider a turbo-t or GN and save yourself the hassle of bolting on a turbo.
Try the buyers guide and for sale page:
http://www.gnttype.org/general/buyguide.html
http://www.gnttype.org/trader/cars_wk0.html
I'm looking for a new car to buy from a dealer, that way I can add on to the car exactly what I want, I'm just not sure what would work best to put turbo on.
There are good kits available for both Mustangs and Camaros if you wish to start with a brand new car. I suspect a Mustang might make the best base and have more stuff available for it. I have not paid attention to pricing but I suspect to have one installed will run $4500-5000.
If you start with a near stock Regal or Turbo TransAm, and build it the way you wish, You will be in for %50-65% of the cost depending upon the performance level you desire unless you are looking for nines or better
I've been looking at Mustangs, but I'm not going classic, I want a 2002, but I just don't know what engine specifications, like V6 or V8, what HP is best, liters, etc.
Since this conversation basically has absolutely nothing to do with Turbo Regals, I think it would be best if you found another place to discus it.
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