InitialDC Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hey, who here has made there 2.5i into a 2.5iT? And is a turbo the only thing that's different between the GT and the 2.5i? Was it costly and was it worth the modification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valadares Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/avo-turbo-kit-1000-miles-later-162583.html see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Not worth it. You can damn near sell a 2.5i for as much as you can get a LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hey, who here has made there 2.5i into a 2.5iT? And is a turbo the only thing that's different between the GT and the 2.5i? Was it costly and was it worth the modification? It depends on how attached you are to your current car. And it depends on how much you are willing to do or willing to pay a shop to do. Was it worth it? I never looked back. The GT does benefit from slightly better brakes and some tech features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Like 1stick3pedals said if your 2.5i is "the" car for you like many of us here, this is a great mod. If you know you are going up to the GT, not so much. I think this mod would quench the thirst but the other perks like the turn LED mirrors, heated wipers and brakes are things at attract us all to that trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 AVO make a bolt on turbo kit for the 2.5i. Expensive. Buy a GT. Much is different about the cars. Not just the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Like 1stick3pedals said if your 2.5i is "the" car for you like many of us here, this is a great mod. If you know you are going up to the GT, not so much. I think this mod would quench the thirst but the other perks like the turn LED mirrors, heated wipers and brakes are things at attract us all to that trim I got heated wipers when my windshield was replaced with one that had the heating elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InitialDC Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for the advice. The reason im asking is because the 2.5i is cheaper and easier to find in my area than any GT. So I was going to see if the turbo from the GT could easily be put on a 2.5i to make it a GT. But I see it isn't worth the time. I belive just bolt ons would do the jobas of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for the advice. The reason im asking is because the 2.5i is cheaper and easier to find in my area than any GT. So I was going to see if the turbo from the GT could easily be put on a 2.5i to make it a GT. But I see it isn't worth the time. I belive just bolt ons would do the jobas of now. If you don't even own the car yet, no, a 2.5i is definitely not going to be cheaper than spending an extra couple grand on a used GT over a 2.5i. The economical thing to do would be to buy a GT if you want a GT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It depends on how attached you are to your current car. And it depends on how much you are willing to do or willing to pay a shop to do. Was it worth it? I never looked back. The GT does benefit from slightly better brakes and some tech features. 1stick3pedals, I give huge props to you for completing the project and I bet your car is a blast to drive. To be realistic though, and I hate doing that, you put in about 4 grand to get the car to the stock power potential of an LGT. That's just the power output, the brakes and everything else are still the lesser model. It also depends on what the OP wants to do with the car. Sure, you can spend the extra money a GT would cost and add things to a 2.5i to get to a stock GT power level, but the GT also has upgrade potential from there. You can get to around 400awhp on a GT engine without tearing it apart, the converted 2.5i will not get you anywhere close to that. It's all in what you want out of it. I don't think anyone who mods their car, 2.5i owners included, put a ton of work in to it and then are just done, completely happy with the power level. You always want a little more, and that little more will start to get very costly when you have to start tearing apart the motor to support higher power levels. From your other thread: I wasn't considering doing that for a couple years. I'm planning on pulling the motor and talking to a subie engine specialist. Probably do full internals and 255/257 bottom end. If you don't lower the compression it's going to be costly to turn up boost without damaging something. Unless you just swap in a WRX/STi motor. I don't get the full mentality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valadares Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It depends on how attached you are to your current car. And it depends on how much you are willing to do or willing to pay a shop to do. Was it worth it? I never looked back. The GT does benefit from slightly better brakes and some tech features. You are so right Respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 1stick3pedals, I give huge props to you for completing the project and I bet your car is a blast to drive. To be realistic though, and I hate doing that, you put in about 4 grand to get the car to the stock power potential of an LGT. That's just the power output, the brakes and everything else are still the lesser model. It also depends on what the OP wants to do with the car. Sure, you can spend the extra money a GT would cost and add things to a 2.5i to get to a stock GT power level, but the GT also has upgrade potential from there. You can get to around 400awhp on a GT engine without tearing it apart, the converted 2.5i will not get you anywhere close to that. It's all in what you want out of it. I don't think anyone who mods their car, 2.5i owners included, put a ton of work in to it and then are just done, completely happy with the power level. You always want a little more, and that little more will start to get very costly when you have to start tearing apart the motor to support higher power levels. From your other thread: I don't get the full mentality... Thanks, and like many people will say, turboing a non-turbo car is not the best course of action one can take. But for me it was, and I plan on upgrading brakes/suspension/etc eventually. I get a heck of a lot more satisfaction out of making something with the mere basics, into exactly what I want it to be. In reference to your full mentality statement, is that referencing when I said full internals? If so, I apologize if that came off as an ignorant reference, but until I tear down a motor, I'm not going to be an expert in the terminology and parts of one. As far as I know, when I build the motor for my car, I'm going to be putting in parts that will hold up to power levels beyond what I shoot for for reliability purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcDavis Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks, and like many people will say, turboing a non-turbo car is not the best course of action one can take. But for me it was, and I plan on upgrading brakes/suspension/etc eventually. I get a heck of a lot more satisfaction out of making something with the mere basics, into exactly what I want it to be. In reference to your full mentality statement, is that referencing when I said full internals? If so, I apologize if that came off as an ignorant reference, but until I tear down a motor, I'm not going to be an expert in the terminology and parts of one. As far as I know, when I build the motor for my car, I'm going to be putting in parts that will hold up to power levels beyond what I shoot for for reliability purposes. Totally agree! Id rather build it than buy it;) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcDavis Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Totally agree! Id rather build it than buy it;) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2 Besides, its a hobby, hobbled are expensive, and if you can't afford it, you don't need ti do it anyway. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks, and like many people will say, turboing a non-turbo car is not the best course of action one can take. But for me it was, and I plan on upgrading brakes/suspension/etc eventually. I get a heck of a lot more satisfaction out of making something with the mere basics, into exactly what I want it to be. In reference to your full mentality statement, is that referencing when I said full internals? If so, I apologize if that came off as an ignorant reference, but until I tear down a motor, I'm not going to be an expert in the terminology and parts of one. As far as I know, when I build the motor for my car, I'm going to be putting in parts that will hold up to power levels beyond what I shoot for for reliability purposes. No, just saying I don't understand the mentality of spending $4+ to turbo the non-turbo, then putting in a GT bottom end and the money that entails. I understand loving a car and not wanting to start over, but that's some serious cash and definitely not cheaper or better in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 <insert random newb search troll here> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarton Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Maybe of dumb question but what's the price differential for insuring an N/A vs. a GT? I thought it was significant. The car's still registered as an N/A, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My GT doesn't fall into a sports car category so my insurance is relatively cheap for NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Whatever the difference in insurance premiums is, I highly doubt it's enough to make it more economical than getting a GT in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 No, just saying I don't understand the mentality of spending $4+ to turbo the non-turbo, then putting in a GT bottom end and the money that entails. I understand loving a car and not wanting to start over, but that's some serious cash and definitely not cheaper or better in the long run. I hear ya. At the same time though, people put in $10k+ on their cars that they don't even drive. The route I'm going isn't the cheapest way to get from A to B, but it is what it is. It's most certainly not for everyone. You definitely have to be more than 100% dedicated to go this route. With the turbo said and done, I'm at a similar price (new) and power level as the LGT would have been, so it's not too bad. Maybe of dumb question but what's the price differential for insuring an N/A vs. a GT? I thought it was significant. The car's still registered as an N/A, right? Can't help you on the price difference, but the car is still registered as an N/A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I applaud the "stubborn as a mule" apporach as I have been known to travel that same road. Take for instance my 1992 Sentra E (turbo charged and ran 12's at Carlsbad). But... Dont kid yourself. You spent tons of money for way less (just like I did on the Sentra). Your still missing 2 cams. Your motor, even with a STi bottom end is far from the same. Last thing I would recommend to a customer is building a 2.5i into a turbo. Even the buggy builders do not turbo 2.5 N/A motors. Your brakes are not as good as a stock LGT, your hood is heavy steel, the list goes on and on. But seriously, congrats on having 1 of a kind and a lifelong story to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I applaud the "stubborn as a mule" apporach as I have been known to travel that same road. Take for instance my 1992 Sentra E (turbo charged and ran 12's at Carlsbad). Mike, the difference is that there were no fwd 4cyl compact turbo cars at the time. I doubt you would have been turboing that Sentra if there were a forced induction option. There IS a LegacyGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hey, who here has made there 2.5i into a 2.5iT? And is a turbo the only thing that's different between the GT and the 2.5i? Was it costly and was it worth the modification? Hi Chris Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted July 18, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi Chris lol. not him. I checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Maybe of dumb question but what's the price differential for insuring an N/A vs. a GT? I thought it was significant. The car's still registered as an N/A, right? I pay $73 a month for full coverage $500/$300K limits and $250/$0 deductibles. I also dont have tickets, claims, or bad credit. When quoted for a LGT i would end up paying around $90 a month. Not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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