j_jza80 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Id seriously consider selling up and buying one that's already converted it'll save you a lot of money and hassle +1. Buy one with a known history, most of the teething issues (which pretty much all singles will have at some point) will have been ironed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball87 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You lot are going to put the man off Supra's forever. You can go single for under 10k and build it (properly) Just don't go for big power, shop around for parts. Whats the current spec on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You lot are going to put the man off Supra's forever. You can go single for under 10k and build it (properly) Just don't go for big power, shop around for parts. Whats the current spec on your car? The For Sale section of late is an Aladdin's cave for those wanting to go for more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz222 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 im put of already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 im put of already A fully sorted BPU car will give you more joy than a botched single mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You can pick some nice bargains up at the moment as people are breaking a few. If you go into this half hearted and skimp on parts its going to bite you hard. 10-12k MINIMUM is required for decent reliable power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz222 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 im fully bpu at the moment dont know what i want really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 go single, , They only pay 10k+ as they pay some1 loads to fit it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well I'm going single at the moment with the S366 Whifbitx kit and it's looking like it'll be around £11k once finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 go single, , They only pay 10k+ as they pay some1 loads to fit it . I did most of mine on my own and fully rebuilt the bottom end.... But i did buy all parts brand spanking new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well I'm going single at the moment with the S366 Whifbitx kit and it's looking like it'll be around £11k once finished. Blatently taking me out for a drive when that's completed Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 go single, , They only pay 10k+ as they pay some1 loads to fit it . ORLY?? Brief summary of my build: Turbo Kit: £3500 ECU: £2000 Fuel pump: £150 FMIC: £700 Injectors: £500(ish) Clutch and flywheel: £700 New OEM water and oil pump: £300(ish) Superspark coilpacks: £350 FPR: £70(2nd hand) Brake upgrade(if your still on JSpec is 100% neccasary): £700 Sticky tires(which you will need to avoid those ditches): £450 for a pair of rear tires So that is roughly £9500 and don't forget you will need a proper mapping session on the car which will be around £400-£500, I'm also bound to have forgotten some things aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Blatently taking me out for a drive when that's completed Marc Of course, I will be going EVERYWHERE once it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 then how do i know quite a few people running 500+ which have only payed half of that? Thing is, alot of people pay for High name stuff! thats where the money goes ! Just because it has its name on it, boooshh price goes up!. dont say it doesn't (e.g- £10,cotton t-shirt.......£50,cotton t-shirt with a little horse) think bout it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz222 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 sounds about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) then how do i know quite a few people running 500+ which have only payed half of that? Thing is, alot of people pay for High name stuff! thats where the money goes ! Just because it has its name on it, boooshh price goes up!. dont say it doesn't (e.g- £10,cotton t-shirt.......£50,cotton t-shirt with a little horse) think bout it. Alot of people also have problems down the line, due to cheap parts used, these are the cars you see for 6-7k complete- buy it now. Edited August 28, 2012 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Your mad if you try and do it on a budget. Find a decent single and look to buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Your mad if you try and do it on a budget. Find a decent single and look to buy it Man speaks the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 then how do i know quite a few people running 500+ which have only payed half of that? Thing is, alot of people pay for High name stuff! thats where the money goes ! Just because it has its name on it, boooshh price goes up!. dont say it doesn't (e.g- £10,cotton t-shirt.......£50,cotton t-shirt with a little horse) think bout it. Reminds me of someone who done a budget build & with the budget build came a budget ECU, after thrashing it for 2 months it went pop! If he brought a proper ECU then this wouldn't have happened, the ECU would have detected knock & put the engine in limp mode. That £1k he saved has now put him £2k down, and after that experience he no longer owns a Supra. The cotton t-shirt theory for clothing is fine but you can't use the same principle for mechanical components, ever brought a cheap Chinese copy of an item on eBay & seen how bad the fitting is? Failure rate? I understand not all are the same but the percentage of ones that break are higher. Some of these big names spend an awful lot of money into production design & production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 yeh that is one thing i wouldnt skimp on though, is an ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 yeh that is one thing i wouldnt skimp on though, is an ECU. An that is best part of £2k on its own. It is possible to do it under £10k I hope the OP understands this but if you are paying someone to it and then buying new quality parts then it will easily go over £10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Doing it yourself is a significant saving - but buying GOOD quality parts isn't a way to save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Doing it yourself is a significant saving - but buying GOOD quality parts isn't a way to save. Amen brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz222 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Alot of people also have problems down the line, due to cheap parts used, these are the cars you see for 6-7k complete- buy it now. totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball87 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 How much is the going rate to setup and fit the single turbo. Just so the OP no's what kind of labour he is looking at, not the mapping tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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