The darkside, kinda

[kerrige]

Trick and kbracing make front mount kits for less than half the cost of a new sts. A front mount will also generally make better power and the oiling systems on rear mounts are a pain. I would go with trick/kbracing or a tvs myself. Both are great options. Just prepare to spend a good bit on supporting mods. In either case a mild cam+boost and the right supporting mods and you have easy 450-500hp.

Quick parts list for a basic setup...
Trick turbo kit $3000
High flow fuel pump $200
Tune $300
42lbs injectors $400
Toss about 5lbs at it and you will have a solid 100hp bump.
Nice thing about a 2500 is you already have a decent trans and rear so it should be a little more dependable. Not quite so much to spend. However once you get the itch and wanna turn up the boost(and you will I promise) then you will need to start spending on supporting mods again.

[DjGreggieP]

Trick and kbracing make front mount kits for less than half the cost of a new sts. A front mount will also generally make better power and the oiling systems on rear mounts are a pain. I would go with trick/kbracing or a tvs myself. Both are great options. Just prepare to spend a good bit on supporting mods. In either case a mild cam+boost and the right supporting mods and you have easy 450-500hp.

Quick parts list for a basic setup...
Trick turbo kit $3000
High flow fuel pump $200
Tune $300
42lbs injectors $400
Toss about 5lbs at it and you will have a solid 100hp bump.
Nice thing about a 2500 is you already have a decent trans and rear so it should be a little more dependable. Not quite so much to spend. However once you get the itch and wanna turn up the boost(and you will I promise) then you will need to start spending on supporting mods again.

Not too bad price wise, I will be looking at around the $4500 mark for everything then, including any thing that may break or come up as a needed part as I go along. I guess it's time to start saving my pennies and selling off some other projects to help fund this one lol

[Frenchy]

Take what you think it's going to cost, double it and budget for 150% of that amount.

[kerrige]

Take what you think it's going to cost, double it and budget for 150% of that amount.

+1 that list I made is the essentials.

[DjGreggieP]

Soo $4500 x 2...

Carry the 1...

times pie are squares.... Mmmmm square pie....


So if I budget for roughly like $10,000 I *should* be good? I am hoping to have my car on the road soon as a daily driver and I can save a bunch just on gas not going into the truck, so that will help immensely

[bangbangskeetskeet]

I would say after all the nickle and dime stuff adds up you will be in for about $7000.