Best place to buy turbo kits?
12-03-07, 01:14 AM
#7
speedmachine.com
also see the single turbo forum. Greddy still makes a kit with a TD06-20G . I pieced mine together. I used the HKS undivided cast manifold (not the fanciest, but reliable, and is proven to dyno at least 490rwhp), a garret T4 turbo, and then custom oil lines, modified corksport 3 inch downpipe, and a modified greddy front mount kit. I also have a custom intake and a standalone which allowed me to remove my airflow meter.
also see the single turbo forum. Greddy still makes a kit with a TD06-20G . I pieced mine together. I used the HKS undivided cast manifold (not the fanciest, but reliable, and is proven to dyno at least 490rwhp), a garret T4 turbo, and then custom oil lines, modified corksport 3 inch downpipe, and a modified greddy front mount kit. I also have a custom intake and a standalone which allowed me to remove my airflow meter.
Trending Topics
12-03-07, 04:38 PM
#10
Lives on the Forum
Kits are overrated.
Plus, they are not "complete".
What I mean by "complete" is that you also need:
* upgrade fuel pump
* upgrade fuel injectors
(Basically, you need to upgrade your entire fuel system depending on power levels.)
* upgrade exhaust (but most people already have this)
* upgrade clutch (you might already have this)
* bigger radiator (not absolutely necessary, but highly recommended)
* stand-alone EMS (although not always necessary, it's highly recommended)
* FMIC?
So, a "complete kit" ends up being more like $10,000?
-Ted
Plus, they are not "complete".
What I mean by "complete" is that you also need:
* upgrade fuel pump
* upgrade fuel injectors
(Basically, you need to upgrade your entire fuel system depending on power levels.)
* upgrade exhaust (but most people already have this)
* upgrade clutch (you might already have this)
* bigger radiator (not absolutely necessary, but highly recommended)
* stand-alone EMS (although not always necessary, it's highly recommended)
* FMIC?
So, a "complete kit" ends up being more like $10,000?
-Ted
12-03-07, 04:45 PM
#11
right on Bro
I would say this is pretty much a necessity... I mean, unless you get real creative with flashed ECUs and SAFC units... but fuel and big turbos isnt something you should skimp on.
* stand-alone EMS (although not always necessary, it's highly recommended)
12-03-07, 05:33 PM
#14
I don't know about on a 13B-RE, but I was NOT happy with my rx7store extreme fuel system kit. If I could go back and do it again, I would not have bought it. I bought it expecting it to have just about everything so I didn't have to go through the bullshit of hunting down fittings etc. but here were the problems:
1. No instructions. This is my biggest complaint. I emailed them and they told me it was pretty much self-explanatory. Well there were a few little things that were frustrating and not self-explanatory, such as:
2. The KG secondary rail did not fit. It needed spacers, which were not included. I ended up stacking washers. Because there was no instructions I wasn't sure if I was missing some part.
3. It was completely unclear how to run the line from the primary rail to the secondary rail. I thought maybe I was missing a fitting that would replace the barb on the primary rail, but in fact you are supposed to do a ghetto loop-de-loop to make it fit.
I called them up and whoever I talked to seemed irritated that I was even calling asking about these two problems. He told me "uhh this kit is for professionals to install only," like I'm some kind of idiot. And yet I was told it was self-explanatory...
1. No instructions. This is my biggest complaint. I emailed them and they told me it was pretty much self-explanatory. Well there were a few little things that were frustrating and not self-explanatory, such as:
2. The KG secondary rail did not fit. It needed spacers, which were not included. I ended up stacking washers. Because there was no instructions I wasn't sure if I was missing some part.
3. It was completely unclear how to run the line from the primary rail to the secondary rail. I thought maybe I was missing a fitting that would replace the barb on the primary rail, but in fact you are supposed to do a ghetto loop-de-loop to make it fit.
I called them up and whoever I talked to seemed irritated that I was even calling asking about these two problems. He told me "uhh this kit is for professionals to install only," like I'm some kind of idiot. And yet I was told it was self-explanatory...
12-03-07, 10:11 PM
#15
GhostSS
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't know about on a 13B-RE, but I was NOT happy with my rx7store extreme fuel system kit. If I could go back and do it again, I would not have bought it. I bought it expecting it to have just about everything so I didn't have to go through the bullshit of hunting down fittings etc. but here were the problems:
1. No instructions. This is my biggest complaint. I emailed them and they told me it was pretty much self-explanatory. Well there were a few little things that were frustrating and not self-explanatory, such as:
2. The KG secondary rail did not fit. It needed spacers, which were not included. I ended up stacking washers. Because there was no instructions I wasn't sure if I was missing some part.
3. It was completely unclear how to run the line from the primary rail to the secondary rail. I thought maybe I was missing a fitting that would replace the barb on the primary rail, but in fact you are supposed to do a ghetto loop-de-loop to make it fit.
I called them up and whoever I talked to seemed irritated that I was even calling asking about these two problems. He told me "uhh this kit is for professionals to install only," like I'm some kind of idiot. And yet I was told it was self-explanatory...
1. No instructions. This is my biggest complaint. I emailed them and they told me it was pretty much self-explanatory. Well there were a few little things that were frustrating and not self-explanatory, such as:
2. The KG secondary rail did not fit. It needed spacers, which were not included. I ended up stacking washers. Because there was no instructions I wasn't sure if I was missing some part.
3. It was completely unclear how to run the line from the primary rail to the secondary rail. I thought maybe I was missing a fitting that would replace the barb on the primary rail, but in fact you are supposed to do a ghetto loop-de-loop to make it fit.
I called them up and whoever I talked to seemed irritated that I was even calling asking about these two problems. He told me "uhh this kit is for professionals to install only," like I'm some kind of idiot. And yet I was told it was self-explanatory...
12-03-07, 10:16 PM
#16
GhostSS
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
speedmachine.com
also see the single turbo forum. Greddy still makes a kit with a TD06-20G . I pieced mine together. I used the HKS undivided cast manifold (not the fanciest, but reliable, and is proven to dyno at least 490rwhp), a garret T4 turbo, and then custom oil lines, modified corksport 3 inch downpipe, and a modified greddy front mount kit. I also have a custom intake and a standalone which allowed me to remove my airflow meter.
also see the single turbo forum. Greddy still makes a kit with a TD06-20G . I pieced mine together. I used the HKS undivided cast manifold (not the fanciest, but reliable, and is proven to dyno at least 490rwhp), a garret T4 turbo, and then custom oil lines, modified corksport 3 inch downpipe, and a modified greddy front mount kit. I also have a custom intake and a standalone which allowed me to remove my airflow meter.
https://www.rx7club.com/lounge-192/new-things-my-life-708937/
12-04-07, 11:09 AM
#19
ok so here is what i have.
microtech lt8
550 pri & 1600 sec
nippon denso fd fuel pump
koyo radiator
greddy 2 row fmic
3in d/p and full 3in exaust
act clutch
stock s5 turbo
13b RE
i got the car running but before i tune i want a bigger turbo and mani. So u guys have helped me find the turbos thanks. But now im asking what is a good turbo to go with , with this setup? I want something that will spool fast and have good top end. and maybe produce any where from 400-500 hp Is this possiable? if it is which should i get thanks guys.
microtech lt8
550 pri & 1600 sec
nippon denso fd fuel pump
koyo radiator
greddy 2 row fmic
3in d/p and full 3in exaust
act clutch
stock s5 turbo
13b RE
i got the car running but before i tune i want a bigger turbo and mani. So u guys have helped me find the turbos thanks. But now im asking what is a good turbo to go with , with this setup? I want something that will spool fast and have good top end. and maybe produce any where from 400-500 hp Is this possiable? if it is which should i get thanks guys.
12-04-07, 11:42 AM
#20
Lives on the Forum
You really need to ditch this thing, as it only flows about 220lph - 230lph.
It cannot keep up with your 550 / 1600 fuel injectors.
BTW, how is the Microtech handling those fuel injectors?
I've heard a lot of people complain that it can't.
That's everyone's dream...
The reality is that (fast) spool is a compromise with good top end.
Try looking into a GT35R?
It gives good spool due to the BB center, and coupled with a 1.06 A/R turbine, it makes for a solid top end.
At the wheels?
BHP?
If we're talking at the wheels, we run into two problems...
One, you don't have enough fuel injector to support 500.
Two, turbos that do produce an honest 500 at the wheels get really big - i.e. response goes down.
Are we talking pump gas or race gas?
400 at the wheels is doable with pump gas.
Also, your ACT clutch is iffy at 500 at the wheels.
If you haven'tfigured it out yet, going over 400 gets to be very expensive...
-Ted
It cannot keep up with your 550 / 1600 fuel injectors.
BTW, how is the Microtech handling those fuel injectors?
I've heard a lot of people complain that it can't.
I want something that will spool fast and have good top end.
The reality is that (fast) spool is a compromise with good top end.
Try looking into a GT35R?
It gives good spool due to the BB center, and coupled with a 1.06 A/R turbine, it makes for a solid top end.
and maybe produce any where from 400-500 hp Is this possiable?
BHP?
If we're talking at the wheels, we run into two problems...
One, you don't have enough fuel injector to support 500.
Two, turbos that do produce an honest 500 at the wheels get really big - i.e. response goes down.
Are we talking pump gas or race gas?
400 at the wheels is doable with pump gas.
Also, your ACT clutch is iffy at 500 at the wheels.
If you haven'tfigured it out yet, going over 400 gets to be very expensive...
-Ted
12-04-07, 08:09 PM
#22
Cell Broadband Engine
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I can personally vouch for 1Revvin7(Turblown) Manifolds, elliot made me mine and it has performed flawless so far, it is a really nice piece, and he is very cool to deal with.
