The fmax turbo kit is nice because it basically comes with everything you need. The price does seem a bit high but if you add everything up it looks like it might come out to that amount. A couple of guys on this board said that they changed a few parts when they got the kit but other then that is was pretty good. Depending on your application you can go custom which is most should be cheaper. I keep on thinking the same thing. h22+LSD tranny+extras(I/H/E,etc)looking at about $3k give or take. fmax turbo kit is about $3400 I think. Screaming vtec from an accord or a turbo spooling up in an accord. So what would give you the best gains and is reliablity a factor?? Just do what you really want but remember performance and cheap doesn't mix. So do it right the first time