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Aug 22, 2011 | 04:50 PM

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If you dont mind me asking, how much did this turbo setup set you back?

Aug 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buckwheat986

great write-up and info...thanks for the videos.

does this mean that the issues with the 05 models is cleared up?

Based on my car, I would say yes! It is like a stock car but faster. Everything from off idle, lugging at 1500rpms, ect, good to go.

Aug 22, 2011 | 05:24 PM

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If you dont mind me asking, how much did this turbo setup set you back?

Get with Casey, he can give you the prices and breakdown. I got the turbo kit, heat exchanger in factory 3rd radiator location, and electronic boost controller. I can tell you this, for what people pay for a full exhaust system (headers, 200 cell cats, mufflers, CAI, and a tune ~$4K) you are almost halfway there and this system gives you way more power.

Aug 22, 2011 | 05:59 PM

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I love videos like that........Allows me to see the track without actually going!
I miss my FI set-up so much.
It is amazing what bolting on a turbo can do for the enjoyment of driving,LOL!

Congrats Doc.....enjoy and be safe!

Stacy

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Aug 22, 2011 | 07:14 PM

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Trust me, I will!!!

Aug 22, 2011 | 07:58 PM

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Awesome, glad you finally have it installed, sounds like you are enjoying it already.

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Yep. We will do a low and high boost pull. Looking at 4.5 and 6.0psi. We just need to be smarter then the GReedy controller . . . LOL. The manual is 50 pages, 45 pages in Japanese and 5 pages in English . . .

I know what you mean, the greddy controller isn't easy to use as some of the readings are confusing.

Aug 23, 2011 | 12:06 AM

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Awesome on taking the plunge with the F/I route. It just makes driving that much more enjoyable. Congrats on the TPC kit

Aug 23, 2011 | 05:57 AM

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Another quick video:

http://youtu.be/Y0C3qC1_WYA

Aug 23, 2011 | 01:48 PM

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May I ask who did the install for you? I live in Windermere and have considered doing a turbo on my '06 Cayman S.

Thank you.

Aug 23, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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May I ask who did the install for you? I live in Windermere and have considered doing a turbo on my '06 Cayman S.

Thank you.

I'll send a PM. He is not an official sponsor here so I don't want to get anyone in trouble.

Sep 4, 2011 | 05:18 PM

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New photos added to post #1.

Sep 4, 2011 | 05:44 PM

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Looks G-R-E-A-T Doc.......again,CONGRATS!

Stacy

Sep 5, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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I see the kit price is $10,000 but I would be very interested in hearing how much people paid for everything including labor.

Sep 5, 2011 | 09:19 AM

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I see the kit price is $10,000 but I would be very interested in hearing how much people paid for everything including labor.

The guys at TPC do offer a special discount for 6speedonline members but I leave that up to them to discuss. There are 2 options for the 997, one being the boost controller, and the other is using their 3rd radiator/heat exchanger or you can buy the factory one instead.

I went with both as I wanted to do it right the first time. I took it for a ride the other day and some poor unsuspecting E92 M3 V8 was a bit surprised and traumatized from what happened when he decided to show off his muscle . . .

Oh, this is fun!

Sep 5, 2011 | 10:16 AM

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I see the kit price is $10,000 but I would be very interested in hearing how much people paid for everything including labor.

IMO.....making extra horsepower with these cars does not come cheap! a complete exhaust set-up will set you back a minimum of $3,000 for some gain but NOT alot and when you look at TPC's set-up....THAT complete exhaust set-up is included.Which makes this a HECK of a deal,especially when you break it down the HP/dollar spent....even IF we assume $3000 for labour!

Cheers,

Stacy