Thread: What TURBO car would you recommend for under 15k ?

As much as I love my GTP... I would like to further research my options for owning a DD Turbo car.

Would I be better $$$ wise adding a turbo to a N/A car?

TIA.

IMO: yes, it would add a lot of power. but 15k? thats a lot of money......you could piece together a kit for around 2k, or a full kit for 4-5k.

i think hes talking about a new car.

Yea, It wouldnt let me edit the title in my first post

I am actually looking for a car maybe stock-turboed... that I can use as a DD but take to the track occasionally.

Well if your interested in staying with a GM car. The new Cobalts will be turbo'd good dd there!

And I also just noted that you said under 15k. SRT-4, VW has a couple to choose from. There havent been many american cars that were turbo'd by the big 3.

you could try to find an old T-type, or GN. they can be had for arond there of far less.

Originally Posted by Lawngoose

Yea, It wouldnt let me edit the title in my first post

Changed for you.

Thanks everyone!


The only problem is im 6'5" and dont know if I can stuff myself in a cobalt.

If your looking for performance and know how to do your own engine work, go for a DSM. You can get a NICE 2gen Eclipse GSX or Talon TSI for about $6000. The 97-99's look great. Stock setup has 205hp and 210tq with a t25 turbo and AWD - high 14's in quarter mile.

I had a 95 GST with the 6bolt swap and a 14b turbo... also had a few minor mods - ran 14 flat all day. Very fast cars with a lot of performance potential... but its crucial to upkeep maintenance or they will take a poop on you.

Regardless of what turbo car you get - you should definitley get one with AWD (mitsubishi, suburu, audi, etc). Turbo AWD go hand in hand.

American Turbo'd cars
80's Dodge Daytona
Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Grand National
SRT 4 Caliber
New Chevy HHR SS
89-90 Turbo Grand Prix
Pontiac Trans Am GTA Turbo
4.9L TURBO TRANS AM

other Turbo's
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
Subaru WRX STi
Toyota Supra twin turbo

Lots more but don't feel like listing them

Originally Posted by GreenNirvana101

If your looking for performance and know how to do your own engine work, go for a DSM. You can get a NICE 2gen Eclipse GSX or Talon TSI for about $6000. The 97-99's look great. Stock setup has 205hp and 210tq with a t25 turbo and AWD - high 14's in quarter mile.

I had a 95 GST with the 6bolt swap and a 14b turbo... also had a few minor mods - ran 14 flat all day. Very fast cars with a lot of performance potential... but its crucial to upkeep maintenance or they will take a poop on you.

Regardless of what turbo car you get - you should definitley get one with AWD (mitsubishi, suburu, audi, etc). Turbo AWD go hand in hand.

i had a 90 Talon Tsi. Ran 14psi on the stock turbo with aftermarket FMIC, fuel stuff(bigger injectors and fpr) and bolts on. Car had about 300awhp with 4k invested including the car.

Originally Posted by bkaab

Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Toyota Supra twin turbo

I though those ford turbo coupes used smaller cased eaton superchargers?

and a supra twin turbo for under 15? where? I will by it right now cash money. maybe a regular non turbo supra, but I dont see it being under 21-22k.