prepare for a turbo

LostSoulx316

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2003 Protege5
before i get a turbo is there anything i should upgrade beside intake and exhaust cause i already got that. should i replace the cams or pistons or aything?
 
The intake won't work with the turbo, the exhaust more than likely will be too small unless 2.5'' or bigger. Upgraded pistons arent required until about the 225+ whp range, cams aren't needed. I'd look into upgrading the brakes, clutch, fuel, driving habits, and going with a nice free flowing exhaust system.
 
spelling pwnz j00! Deleted your duplicate thread. Continue on as you were.

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in all honesty... a spare engine might be a good idea if you're looking to boost higher than around 6 psi...

Make sure you have spare money for wideband and turbo gauges, intake, exhaust, vacuum lines, etc...
 
^^^I know right....how many miles does the car have. If you have high mileage I would probably replace the pistons just to be on the safe side if you plan on driving the car daily and keeping the car for a while.
 
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