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Dude, I only ever came second in a country wide competition for amateur mechanics, yes I am proud of it. But my knowledge stretched as far as a damn good naturally aspirated motor, I read some about turbos, but I can't say that I knew much about them. So when the time came to fit a crazy turbo motor into my datto, I decided that the only thing that could happen is that it'll break, and I'll have to fix it but in the process learn where I went wrong. I ended up doing much more myself like building the turbo manifold, building the inlet manifold, building the boost pipes, doing the wiring for the aftermarket ECU and splicing it into the standard loom, and a whole bunch of stuff that I never intended to.

The car is still running, nothing broke up until now, and I'm not saying that nothing will ever break. But I think the point I'm trying to make is, just go for it, there is a wealth of information in this site's wiki, and you rarely see someone get flamed for asking a question(although it does sometimes happen, and unnecessarily so), but then you just stick your head between your shoulders and stick to your question, and it'll get answered.

Motors are not so complicated, and by following a few basic rules, and your own common sense you'll probably get further than you think. You'll probably end up being able to afford better parts and stuff because you didn't have to pay someone else to do the job for you.

So here is my offer, if you do decide to do it yourself, I will gladly assist you with information at any level I can, and as often as you ask. If I don't know I'll ask my dad, because he will definitely know, or know someone that knows.

You will get answers, you will get it right yourself, and you will be much happier when you tell people you did it yourself.

EDIT: O, but first do what LAGWAGON said, decide where you want to end up.