[djmtsu]

While Ted is harsh, alot of what he said is true.

However, we have 3 locals running turbcharged NA's with no issues, but it is all in the tuning. All are running Haltech EMS's and all have large safety margins in place.

2 are running stock S5 turbo's, and they are not expensive, neither are the manifolds. I have picked quite a few up from people on 7club for less than $200 for both.

Stay away from E85. It is too inconsistent in the blend.

And yes, a BNR is silly cheap in comparison to everything needed for a T4 set up. New fittings and lines, manifold, wastegate, downpipe, gaskets...it all adds up to $$$

Also, the NA trans can work behind a turbo motor. I had an S5 TII in front on an NA trans for over 5 years with no issues whatsoever. However, if you think you are the drift king, or a drag racer you will destroy it. Learn to shift properly and don't 'overshift' the gates and everything will be good.

And I would use ID 1000cc in both primary and secondary.

Also, the local guy running E85 on his NA turbo has twin pumps with dedicated lines to both rails. He is using a monster size turbo and puts down over 400hp...on an NA 6 port turbo. It is all in the tuning!!!