# Turbo for s13

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-for-s13/132454
**Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive
**Created:** [December 3, 2006, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-for-s13/132454 "2006-12-03T09:47:56Z")
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### Author: ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-for-s13/132454/19 "2006-12-18T18:43:36Z")

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> [@Automatic vs. Manual](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automatic-vs-manual/427/55):
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> I wanted to do it as “right” as possible, but only wanted low boost (5-7 PSI). I bet that’ll keep you happy anyway, if you just want to add some power. It actually makes the car a bit quicker than you might think on low boost.
> 
> Anyway, here’s a brief look at how things added up in my case (was all part of my plan though lol):
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> – IAP Turbo Kit $2500 + 300 import costs  
> – Turbo kit installed at a shop $700 (they did a lot of good custom work, but a lot of people bypass this)  
> – FMU - $100  
> – Boost/AF Gauge - $200  
> – ACT stage 1 clutch & lightened flywheel + install (to handle extra power) - $1100  
> – Exhaust system - Approx $300
> 
> There’s more i’m sure…and i’m sure you could skip steps or go cheaper than I did, but you get the idea.
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> You’ve also got to consider brake/suspension upgrades and/or an alarm system etc etc!
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> Below 10 PSI and with any decent AF ratio under boost and a decent-shape engine (check compression!), you should be able to run the stock engine without issue.
> 
> So as people above are saying, decide what you want and do some research to see how feasible it’d be…
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> Good luck.

for this price you could have us do a sr20det with front mount, custom pipes, new water pump, thermostat, all new belts and a clutch, bov etc. also you have a motor that will be 10 times more adaptable to upgrades not one that is at its limit at 7 LBS of boost.

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