I have had my 2000 Honda Accord for 17 years and is running on a 190k mileage, just wanted to know what the total set up price to gonna put me back if i wanted it turbo charged? sorry don't have much knowledge with these upgrades, cheers.
Price for Turbo Charging Honda MY2000 Accord
DEvok on 17/07/2017 - 08:37
Last edited 17/07/2017 - 09:36 by 1 other user
Last edited 17/07/2017 - 09:36 by 1 other user
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Have you got a budget in mind?
Although that is a restriction and overall decrease airflow ?!?!
Did you not read the listing? It creates a swirling fast burn effect.
With a multi chop chop action?
Probably $2,000 for the kit, and another $1,000 labour to fit it on, then another $1,000 to tune and dyno.
You're probably looking at a $3k cost at the minimum, but usually closer to a $5k cost.
The upside is you're in Sydney and there should be plenty of places around CBD, Fairfield, Bankstown areas that might do it for cheaper.To be honest, its not worth $5k not for the Accord.
These are cars with engines that are tuned to be NA, ie tight compression. You should sell the Accord, add $5k on top, buy another car. You might get $3k for your car, so essentially your budget would be around $8k for the other car… which isn't a lot.
Careful of used cars with aftermarkets = usually damaged and thrashed. But the best way to get more power, without compromising on quality, is to get an Aussie brute box.You're looking at the Focus Turbo (XR5), Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo, Ford Falcon XR8, Holden Commodore SS, Holden Calais V.
Dreaming @ $3-5k
$5k might be an ultra budget chinese turbo build if done by a mechnic. More likely is closer to $10K
(Approx 2x what the car is worth)
Ultra-budget is $3k, Low-budget is $5k….. usual amount $9k, it can get infinitely higher than that depending on the parts, engine rebuilds, and many
hoursweeks of tuning.I suggested $5k because he's in Sydney, there's a bigger market for that there.
PS Some of the German Turbo kits, yeah, half the components are actually Made in
ChinaNorth Korea.then there's the running gear upgrades that'll most likely be needed on top!
I agree. OP also needs to factor in brake upgrades.
I actually second this.
Drove the FG XR8 & FG XR6 Turbo and the turbo wins every time.
Fun drive and tonnes of power all over the rev range, slight turbo lag but nothing like older models and other turbo cars (less lag than my STI which is just a punch in the face when the turbo kicks in at like 4-4.5k RPM). I have kept mine stock but a tune will give you plenty more power but if you are looking to mod you probably want to go Stage 1 minimum with a tune (will include turbo back exhaust).
Drives great on the highway and fun enough in stop start traffic too. The only problem is the fuel consumption haha but that can be decreased if you don't have a heavy foot like me. (I only use 98).
These have depreciated quick so you can have one for a decent price.
Don't, just don't.
Plus the cost of the new/rebuilt engine to suit. Those high k's sunshine…..hand grenade waiting to happen.
Buy a factory jobby, unless you have mates and the cash.
How much boost do you plan to run on that stock bottom end?
LS transplant
thanks for all the feedback, I'm happy with my car so haven't really had plans to make a new purchase soon, reason to this as my car has not ever had any issues and still looks great for the years its had, i wouldn't mind pumping in some extra horse power during start up at times it does go abit slow.
Honestly, if youre happy with it keep it as is for now. By doing such a major modification like this (and especially for a car/engine thats not designed for it) you will have a lot more trouble with it than its worth. It will cost a lot and you WILL have other issues pop up.
If you want extra horsepower during startup and when the engine is cold you don't want to do that to a turbo.
Best bang for buck would be a dry shot NOS setup. Likely would make your engine literally go bang though
smh…is it auto as well?
Hahaha is this a joke post? Why the hell would you bother?
No this is legit. The OP frequently posts (over 300) and asks all manner of things. I am hoping that he/she is ok :)
Wow that is quite a post history indeed! A whole lot of rubbish questions in there. There is value in learning to solve your own life problems sometimes.
Sell the honda for $5k, buy motorcycle, job done.
If you're happy with the car as it is, and just want a little more power, a cheap option (compared to putting in a turbo - and if you do that you also have to take into account what that might do for the insurance) would be to look at conversion to running E85. Mucking around with tuning and fuel could give it that little extra boost you are looking for. I'd also suggest considering making the car a little lighter - with small cars like that, cleaning the boot of unused crap can make a big difference. Maybe even taking out the spare wheel, and throw in a can of tyre sealant just in case. Can even consider replacing the seats with racing jobs that tend to be lighter. All of those things you can do over time, generally by yourself, for minimal cost.
If you're willing to pay more, well you don't mention what engine you have in it now, but some suit having a supercharger…. if it's a standard job I'd consider putting a different engine in it - I think the Accord even had a 3L V6 option? Keep in mind if you do significantly increase the power in the car, you also have to check things like suspension, wheels and brakes to make sure it can cope and you don't end up with something that can go very fast into trees and lamp poles. Personally if you looked at spending that amount of money, I'd save up for replacing the car itself unless you want to turn it into a 'sleeper'. https://youtu.be/hpb2Him9CUo?t=2508
Oh, and of course can always put in NOS. :-)
Don't forget to paint the calipers red.
Definitely red. Stop much faster than black.
I've been on hondatech forums for a while. There's more than a few Aussie members there.
My advice is: don't bother unless you're doing it yourself. The labour alone will exceed the value of the car. Even if you DIY, you'll have changed the character of the car. Everything you liked about its temperament (quietness, smoothness, comfort) will be compromised.
More power = transmission/clutch/driveshaft upgrades plus ECU, injector, induction and exhaust. Plus (preferably) higher quality internals. A set of decent quality forged pistons will be $500+ and typically over $1000.
Then if you're doing all this, might as well plumb an intercooler in too.And then…
You're making all this extra power so you'll need better tyres and brakes…a hiding to poverty!
Way too much if youre going to get a mechanic to do it. Just sell it and buy a factory turbo car (preferably) a newer one