Small Turbo Question

[enpe]

I'm looking for a cheap way for a little gain (30-40hp), anyone know what the cheapest way would be to go with a turbo? Would it be possible to run without an intercooler on a stock engine, or would the temperature get way too hot even running on a low amount of boost? (~4 psi). Also, is a boost controller a necesity for a turbo kit? I'm pretty new to this, but I have a friend who works for an exhaust shop and said he'd help me out with piping for next to nothing cost wise. I figure I'll get a turbo and have him figure out the piping and what not. I'd like to spend under $1500 in all. Anyone have suggestions? Or estimates of what I'll need to run without an intercooler if that is possible?

By the way, I have the zetec (2.0L i4) with about 20,000 miles on the engine.

[StealthyWeasel]

homemadeturbo.com outlines some easier ways to do it cheap.. I'd say just get a 55 shot of n2o

[Clutch]

Turbomustangs.com has a wealth of info about all kinds of turbo charging. Not just mustangs

[enpe]

Has anyone heard of a Garrett T2? Some guy in another forum was talking about using it on his Nissan 240sx. It's built for smaller engines (lawn mowers, etc..)

[Clutch]

Turbomustangs has threads about tiny turbos too. I cant recommend the site enough.

[enpe]

Could someone make a list for me as for exactly what parts I'll need to make a semi-efficient turbo kit set up for my zetec? I know I'll need a turbo, wastegate, intercooler, bov, turbo manifold, a chip and plenty of piping? That's all right?

[StealthyWeasel]

you'll need to be fairly inclined mechanically also. Afterhours has a turbo zetec, which is awesome if you ask me :cool: