Hey guys. Im about to get a greddy v mount for my rx7. Anybody have any imput on the kit?. I was going to do a custom v mount kit but I got greddy turbo kit and everything else greddy I might as well get the greddy v mount. Any info would be great.

 

^ dont pick a v-mount because you have that particular brand of part. Pick a v-mount based on it's quality and other characteristics. You wouldn't date a girl just because you liked her name would you? In my opinion...the greddy kits are over-priced and out-dated. There are other kits that are better quality and offer full ducting along-with. Look at the defined v-mount or the re extreme kits. If' I were to purchase a v-mount kit i'd probly go with either of those.

 

You clearly have not seen the greddy VMIC kit... It is one of the nicest most complete kits out there.

 

fixed, but then again they all are. but $3k for a few chunks of welded aluminum, well... yeah.

 

I never said it was not expensive haha

 

Rotary Extreme is hands down the best kit. Most complete balance of quality and price. Not to mention the only kit that supports A/C. If you want a less flashy kit than Defined Autoworks and RX7 store are good choices as well.

My RE kit has been othing short of excellent. Ben is a commited business owner that is always developing, researching and implementing improvments. My kit was complete down to the lock washer.

 

Clearly a regular Ebay parts buyer here.

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Has anybody used or currently have the greddy kit. I want some hands on imput of the kit. I heard plenty of good about the rotary extreme kit but if im going to buy that kit il just get a garret core and make my own v mount.

 

^its not worth it.... It's a lot more work than you think to make everything fit...plus ducting..... etc..

 

Yea well im trying to avoid fabrication. But if im going to pay 2400 for that v mount I would ratjer put the extra 600 and get the greddy. Thats why I want some personal experience. If it just hands down isnt worth it then screw the greddy kit I guess lol.

 

I'm not saying it can't be done, because I designed and priced my own (never built), but I think it's hilarious how, almost 20 years later, that intercoolers are still the thing that everybody thinks they can make better/cheaper than the kits, and so rarely do. The same was said about the $1400 M2 intercooler back in the day.

Nothing against anyone elses kit, but the details on this one, from the custom pipe that comes off the y-pipe that is airpump friendly, the fact that it's a bespoke radiator instead of a hacked up Koyo, the ducting and mounting design, the extensions for fans and fuse box, the IC core, the fit and finish all add up to a really nice design. I'd love to have it.

Yes, it's more than other kits, but really not that much more than US kits, and on par with other decent stuff from Japan (that's often hard to find).

 

Can't go wrong w/ Rotary Extreme's setup. It is the most complete that I have personally seen and is well constructed from IC to rad setup to a/c setup to mounting brackets and all nuts and bolts.

The Greddy setup looks pretty nice too but I have not seen it in person yet. If it is truly that complete, then it may be worth while even though it is more expensive than the RE setup.

 

@ Mannykiller.

I disagree, it is not too hard to make a V-mount. It all depends on the skill level of the fabricator/car-owner.

However it does take time to design/fabricate, sometimes it is easier to pay for someone elses time to make something rather than make it yourself


BTW, IMO the defined kit, although complete, is cheaply constructed out of cheap parts. The RE kit is a better option however much more expensive. The BELL core I used to make mine was $400 just for the core, that is not including endtanks.


BTW, looking at the add Jhnrx7 posted it seems the greddy kit retains A/C as it includes a different A/C line

 

^^^

Yup, the Bell core I used to replicate the CWR stock mount, plus simple end tanks was $800, but it's also better quality than Spearco or Ebay stuff.

 

@ renesisfd

your right it's not hard to make a v-mount at all. Slapping a radiator and a intercooler in a V configuration doesn't take much, and anyone who can install an off the shelf CAI could probly do it. But it is hard to make a functioning v-mount that can still accomodate a/c, utilize ducting/room for turbo intake/filter and actually perform under harsh conditions like 85-105 degrees F. Where you live and the climate have a lot to do with how good a design you will need.

 

I'd say if you can afford it, get it.

 

It is all in the planning. I still do not see how it is hard to do.


Take your build for example, You are fabricating something unique. Before you cut and fabricate you make a template and get an idea of what you want to do, seems to take more time than it is hard to do.

 

Agreed

 

Planning takes time. Good planning takes a lot of time, and a lot of testing. Time is money.

 

Absolutely

 

^ so does that mean you agree with me? That is what I said above and you were arguing.

 

I am also thining about a greddy Vmount. So lets stay on topic people!

So can A/C and what not still run with the Greddy V-mount?

I personally am torn between the greddy or HKS v mount.

Althought the RE Amemiya v mount is within the price range too..

PS. Sell me those seats 13Bturborx7! haha

 

The Greddy kit does keep A/C, and dispite what some others have said in this thread, it does come with ducting for the intercooler, radiator, and intake.

 

We will soon find sombody who has the greddy kit lol. And if this guy backs out then consider them yours.

 

Neither are designed for A/C.... Can you make it work? Sure, but you will start hacking into the supplied ducting and figuring out how to make/bend lines.

These big name companies produce a product for everyone. With this, you get higher cost and less capability of getting a tailored product. RE did exactly that, all while supplying amazing customer service, and ended up saving me money on a few things I didn't. Think Greddy would do that?..... No chance.