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Originally Posted by The Former PFR
Turbos-- 1500-2000 for anything decent
Wastegates- 1000 dollars for the big ones he has
BOV's 500 dollars
Intercoolers- 500-1000
Piping and fittings- alot
I don't see how you could even buy the parts for this for 4500, more less turn a profit.
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Well im sure I'm going to get flamed for this on here, but...
I am from the turbo mustang community. DIY turbo setups are built very often(I have built 2 myself) for well under $4500 using quality parts. Are they the best out there. No. Reliable? Yes.
The DIY community has had good results using some of the cheaper($100-200) "ebay" Watergate's and bov's. Although I'm not sure exact dimensions and sizes of what intercoolers will fit on a viper, but I'm sure if someone looked hard enough a OEM or "ebay"(which again mustang DIY have had great success with) style could be found for a $200-300.
If you can find a guy that can rebuild turbo's(or even the average joe can do most of it) the ebay turbos aren't that bad. A turbo rebuild kit, $60 last time I have checked, and access to a balancing machine can get those "ebay" turbos as reliable as the $2000 ones.
Now am I saying a system like this will compete in the performance department of the big name setups.... Hell no. Will it be perfect for the DIY guy that is just looking for around 700rwhp. I don't see why not.