Turbo Kit? Can A/C still be used?

[TRD-CELICA-GT02]

I was wondering, if I get turbo installed on my GT Celica, will I still have functionality of the air condition? I've always been wondering since I see the intcooler in front of the ac condensor. This will also mean that I will have to get rid of the foglights too right?

[cool2miketlu]

yes... mine still works great and I am in sunny So Cal. But then I have one of the best Intercooler out there.

[DVDA]

you have any pics of your intercooler?

[cool2miketlu]

Here is a link to bunch of pics of my turbo:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?show_all=1&id=4291542857&start=1
Hope you guys have account with imagestation

[DVDA]

damn not a member, cant seem em

[baNanA_ryCe]

well sign up

[TRD-CELICA-GT02]

Cool2miketlue, thats a dope setup. I was just curious cuz I've saved up like 6,000. im wanting to invest in it for maybe WC Toyota's kit and other internals.

Thanks for the pics....sweet car man

[cool2miketlu]

thanks... alittle over $6G will get you complete turbo setup including the new fuel pump + regulator + return fuel line as well as electronics to control fuel, detonation, and boost controller.
Keep saving up dude, you might need alittle more than $6G.

[2002GT_Celica]

Just a question to turbo owners out there...is it worth the money to turbo the car or not? Just wondering.

[cool2miketlu]

Find someone with a turboed car and get a ride in that car, see if you like the increase power and see if its worth that amount of money.

[zcs626]

mike do YOU think the money for the turbo was worth it? power wise, not for reputation wise.

[cool2miketlu]

Yeah, but it is addicting. Right now I am pushing 5psi I want more so I added Blitz injectors so I can push 8psi with stock fuel pump, hopefully that will hold me for a couple months until I have enough money to get fuel pump + regulator + return fuel line put in so I can push 10+psi... If going 15 I will need ignition control because need to retard detonation, if 15+psi I will need new pistons and rods might as well build up whole engine and that will cost me a grip.
around $4000 for a basic turbo kit yeah it is worth it, go for it dudes.

[TRD-CELICA-GT02]

Coolmiketlu, I just noticed by your username that you're from Irvine. Do you happen to go to UCI? Cuz I'm a 5th year there and I could of swore I saw your black Celi around there....

just wonderin, maybe I can check out ur turbo celi one of these days

[cool2miketlu]

sure... no I do not go to UCI anymore... I was there for 5 year also :D
I am going to San Diego meet on 9/22 you can check it out along with others, so come to the meet.
(God I am promoting Bats meet for him :D )