Im torn right now.
Currently Ive been building up my car for a supercharger but the more I think about it the more I want the tuneabiltiy (is that a real word?) of a turbo kit and the power it brings.

If I go the turbo route are there any competant installers in the area? Also Id like to supervise the install or at least check up on it periodically. I dont like the thought of just leaving my baby in the hands of strangers.

 

None of us are strange...

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Joe
94TSiAWD
http://www.cr-racing.com/talonpage.htm

 

Joe dont you mean none of us are strangers...just strange...

 

The only shop in Tampa that is willing to do a turbo without saying if you really want me to is Spec-R. All the others will do it but they dont seem interested. I am currently deciding between Spec-R and a small shop in Lakeland.

Spec-R IS doing my clutch though.

What kinda car do you have?

RiceRocket

 

Ive got a 98 Civic Ex coupe.
Went to one of those BK meets a short while back. Had the green civic with the black valve cover hood locks an some other crap.

Im buying an ACT clutch/flywheel from them sometime in August (they had the best prices around) but I doubt Ill get it installed there. $250 for an install is pretty steep plus they cited OSHA (spelling?) regulations saying that I couldnt supervise the install which sucks.
Dont know where Ill find the time to do it but Ill just do it myself....man I hate working on transmissions....

As for the Turbo install Im keeping Spec-R in mind. If I go the turbo route I want to make absolutely certain that whoever is installing it is the best around.

 

Well Spec-R IS going to install my turbo. I talked to them today. I will let you know how it goes... (thats for yall at spec-R...if its a good install...Ill let the whole world know!)

RiceRocket

 

Going with Spec-R RiceRocket thats to bad Id like to of seen Neal do your install I know he cant do it as we speak because he has a car in his garage right now but if you are able to wait a week that car will be gone. Also how much are they charging you for the whole install of everything?

 

This Neal guy is he any good?
Where does he work at?

Ive gotta install a clutch/flywheel soon and if possible Id like someone to do it for me...for a good price. So far everyone wants to charge WAAAAAY to much for this simple job so as it stands looks like Ill be doing it.

 

hey bill

first off 250 for a clutch install is on par if not cheaper than you will find other places. seccond OSHA and INSURANCE regs. DO prevent people from being in certain areas of of businesses...its not bs...just a way of life. have you ever pulled a tranny out of a honda?? ever done a clutch?? For a good mechanic in a shop its not that bad of a job but without a lift and air tools you are gonna have one helluva job on your hands. plus what are you gonna do about a disk alignment tool?

lastly spec-r did the clutch in my teg and their work was excellent...you might want to reconsider letting them do the clutch for you...also they would be able to dyno tune your car if you have the turbo installed there.

 

Here is what I am getting done...

Turbo Kit unstalled (piping intercooler etc...)
Ign installed (MSD 6a and blaster 3)
New timing belt
Cam Gears
Energy suspension motor mount inserts
Clutch
Gauges (A/F & Boost)
Turbo Timer
This includes Dyno Time...

$1150 for Labor

I wouldnt mind neil doing it but he didnt seem that interested. maybe I was wrong. The car goes into the shop on monday.

RiceRocket

your thought Bry?