Decisions...., Turbo? Build stock engine? Options

[dmorST95]

so many decisions...i think i need fellow 6gc'rs help.. ok heres the facts...

-125 K on ST motor (7afe)
-TWM short shifter
-Dragon Intake (want to get a real cold air though..)
-SP2 Greddy exhuast

so i have a couple choices. i could drop 1500 to get a turbo bought and installed...but that runs the question of reliable.... i could either do that or build my engine that i have now ( i want to install my underdrive pulley, but a new chrome header, get a new intake (dolcek probabley,) and maybe a few more suggestions? any help or input would be cool.

DmOR

[dmorST95]

edit*( i want to install my underdrive pulley, BUY a new chrome header

[lagos]

who would install your turbo and where would you buy the needed parts?

[dmorST95]

why dr.tweak would install my turbo of course. he would get all the parts and the reason why it's so cheap is because i would be the first celica he's turboed.

[lagos]

its really a bad idea to have somone else install something as custom as a turbo kit for you. its really one of those things you want to do yourself so that you learn all you can and can keep your eye on it. a lot of people seem to think "i had a mechanic change my tires, and that turned out ok, so this turbo thing will too". the thing to remember is that you will run into issues after the install that you will have no idea how to handle unless you do your own work in the 1st place.

[urbandork]

its really a bad idea to have somone else install something as custom as a turbo kit for you. its really one of those things you want to do yourself so that you learn all you can and can keep your eye on it.  a lot of people seem to think "i had a mechanic change my tires, and that turned out ok, so this turbo thing will too".  the thing to remember is that you will run into issues after the install that you will have no idea how to handle unless you do your own work in the 1st place.
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agreeeed.