Bolt on turbo kit (53 Viewers)

[spyduh]

First you don't sell me a boost gauge.
Then you spend all the $$$ on extras.
Now I need the Joey Kit plus a bunch of NASA heat wrap.
Seriously I want to see this thing in the wild!

I'm happy to show the truck to people who are interested in seeing it in person. It's not done yet and I'm spending all my time wrenching on it to finish all the small stuff now. It drives and I'm still breaking her in. I'm in the south bay area. Uber rides to recoop cost. LOL. j/k. This thing will make you want your turbo like yesterday!

One thing to mention is I would also like to get with other Turbo owners and compare turbo differences and setups. I'm interested in learning everyones real world turbo mpg and any new tips or things to look out for with the turbo. What I really want to know if how much a difference is it from a factory transmission to a transmission with Transgo installed. I kind of wish I did a baseline with new engine + turbo first and then did the Transgo shift kit to see how much it changed. I'll settle for either riding passenger or driving someone's non Transgo Turbo rig (in exchange of course so we can both can drive each others rig too see if it made any difference). It would also be cool to see how much faster a Turbo 80 on a diet is than my fat pig 80.

I think it might be time for a new thread to be created. "Wits End Turbo Owner's" thread
Edit: here it is Wits End Turbo Owners

 

[jjdeneen918]

Joey, “enable me” a down pipe blanket & meth injection kit!

 

[HDJdreams]

@NLXTACY What is the latest on Meth Injection? Will that be up for preorder soon?

 

[NLXTACY]

@NLXTACY What is the latest on Meth Injection? Will that be up for preorder soon?

Just waiting for the truck to return

 

[NLXTACY]

Some updates. Sorry I’ve been incredibly busy and it’s about to get worse before it gets better.

Downpipe blankets: This did not go according to plan. I had everyone do the pre-order so I can just order them and be done with it. I ordered right after the holidays and their delivery got pushed back. No reason given, just pushed. I keep on them for this and another project I’m working on. Delays again. On Friday they admit that their source for one piece of the blanket was stopped. They wouldn’t say what it was or why it was delayed. Only that it affected all orders not just mine.

On Monday I got an invoice for the “remainder” of the order. Turns out I paid a deposit, not the full amount. That wasn’t stipulated. Actual cost of the DP blankets are $275...MY COST!!!

Obviously this is about $50 more than I charged for the blankets for the pre-order. They said the price quoted was for the prototype and not the production units. They said prototypes are sold at a discount. I’ve been in manufacturing for over two decades. When has a prototype ever cost LESS than a production piece of anything?

Take it or leave it. I took it

DO NOT expect a bill or offer anything to cover it. I know some of you are already thinking it. It’s on me, I obviously wasn’t very explicit in what I needed or what I do. Absolutely frustrating but it’s done.

New fulfillment date is 2/25 when they are supposed to ship to me.

Certification: I sent off some paperwork today. They did the ECU relearn and so far everything is looking promising. There is a tentative release date to get the truck back on the 17th. I will have my answer then if I passed all the testing for my 49-state certification. It’ll take about 30 days after CARB does their part and if I am granted my EO for 50-state.

Turbos: got an email this afternoon that next batch of turbos will he heading to me in two weeks. I still have to go thru where the remaining people are for their group because I’ve had quite a few people push their kit deliveries so things are getting shuffled again. If you are eagerly waiting for yours still it just means good news for you because you are move ahead in line as folks push.

Recipients of 2 out of 3 boxes: I’ve already sent out 3 of 3 boxes to a handful this round and the remaining should start filtering out tomorrow. Again, I’m slammed due to logistics of moving so I just don’t want to screw up orders. Please bear with me.

Meth Injection kits: I keep getting asked about this but I couldn’t touch it while I was doing the CARB certification. Once the turbo truck is back home I can start finalizing that kit and gathering the components.

 

[jjdeneen918]

Meth injection, in relation to bi-annual smog tests. Is this going to be super simple to undo? Just removing a hose & plug? Just curious.

 

[NLXTACY]

Meth injection, in relation to bi-annual smog tests. Is this going to be super simple to undo? Just removing a hose & plug? Just curious.

Yes. But I’m still researching with SEMA what is needed. I just can’t risk certifying the turbo with the meth kit. It’s gotta wait.

 

[OutlawMike]

Meth injection, in relation to bi-annual smog tests. Is this going to be super simple to undo? Just removing a hose & plug? Just curious.

My buddy has a meth injection kit on his '98 4Runner with the TRD supercharger. He just fills the tank with water at smog time. Water injection is legal?

 

[NLXTACY]

My buddy has a meth injection kit on his '98 4Runner with the TRD supercharger. He just fills the tank with water at smog time. Water injection is legal?

That is part of my questioning.

 

[Bogart]

Joey, you really are doing a tremendous job. And your busier than a one armed paper hanger! At this point I think we all have total faith in all of your products, please do keep the Down pipe blanket as a product as an extra 100 or 500 here and there for these trucks is not consequential

 

[TYM4FUN]

My buddy has a meth injection kit on his '98 4Runner with the TRD supercharger. He just fills the tank with water at smog time. Water injection is legal?

That is part of my questioning.

Water Injection - Vapor/Steam does not require verification of an EO# during a CA smog inspection for gas or diesel engines.

 

[TYM4FUN]

@NLXTACY So, Joey should sale "Water Injection Kits".

 

[scottryana]

It should be for water and only enough methanol to keep it from freezing. In the summer water will do more than methanol will for this setup.

 

[NLXTACY]

Water Injection Kits it is

 

[spyduh]

Water Injection Kits it is

Make one for those of us with dual batteries. At this point I have no windshield washer bottle. I know somewhere in this thread someone used a NAPA bottle. I need to dig through this thread and find the part number. I'll be running that bottle like the other guy.

Found it. Damn took me forever to go through it. Search isn't working for me for some reason.

Bolt on turbo kit

Although it LOOKS clean, I would be frustrated by all the hose clamps that are all pointing down and away because you cannot get to them with any tools unless you remove EVERYTHING. Hopefully none of them work loose or were slightly loose to begin with. Just my opinion. See this runs counter...

forum.ih8mud.com

Just ordered a universal bottle from amazon. Too lazy to go to Napa. It's a 30 min drive to get something that will be at my house tomorrow. Amazon and Joey is killing my wallet.

Audew 12V Universal Car Windshield Washer Pump Washer Bottle Kit Washer System with Pump Jet Button Switch B01FM0AR9Q

I need to see some pics of Joey's meth kit installed. I bet I can buy another universal bottle and shove it in the upper passenger corner where it would go. I need to sell my Slee washer relocation kit. It's available for sale for those that don't get a turbo =)

 

[Wompom]

Make one for those of us with dual batteries. At this point I have no windshield washer bottle. I know somewhere in this thread someone used a NAPA bottle. I need to dig through this thread and find the part number. I'll be running that bottle like the other guy.

Found it. Damn took me forever to go through it. Search isn't working for me for some reason.

Bolt on turbo kit

Although it LOOKS clean, I would be frustrated by all the hose clamps that are all pointing down and away because you cannot get to them with any tools unless you remove EVERYTHING. Hopefully none of them work loose or were slightly loose to begin with. Just my opinion. See this runs counter...

forum.ih8mud.com

I'm with you. I'm planning dual batteries at time of install as well and while i could make my own solution i'm sure having something I could buy and plop in is always easier

 

[OutlawMike]

Some updates. Sorry I’ve been incredibly busy and it’s about to get worse before it gets better.

Downpipe blankets: This did not go according to plan. I had everyone do the pre-order so I can just order them and be done with it. I ordered right after the holidays and their delivery got pushed back. No reason given, just pushed. I keep on them for this and another project I’m working on. Delays again. On Friday they admit that their source for one piece of the blanket was stopped. They wouldn’t say what it was or why it was delayed. Only that it affected all orders not just mine.

On Monday I got an invoice for the “remainder” of the order. Turns out I paid a deposit, not the full amount. That wasn’t stipulated. Actual cost of the DP blankets are $275...MY COST!!!

Obviously this is about $50 more than I charged for the blankets for the pre-order. They said the price quoted was for the prototype and not the production units. They said prototypes are sold at a discount. I’ve been in manufacturing for over two decades. When has a prototype ever cost LESS than a production piece of anything?

Take it or leave it. I took it

DO NOT expect a bill or offer anything to cover it. I know some of you are already thinking it. It’s on me, I obviously wasn’t very explicit in what I needed or what I do. Absolutely frustrating but it’s done.

New fulfillment date is 2/25 when they are supposed to ship to me.

Certification: I sent off some paperwork today. They did the ECU relearn and so far everything is looking promising. There is a tentative release date to get the truck back on the 17th. I will have my answer then if I passed all the testing for my 49-state certification. It’ll take about 30 days after CARB does their part and if I am granted my EO for 50-state.

Turbos: got an email this afternoon that next batch of turbos will he heading to me in two weeks. I still have to go thru where the remaining people are for their group because I’ve had quite a few people push their kit deliveries so things are getting shuffled again. If you are eagerly waiting for yours still it just means good news for you because you are move ahead in line as folks push.

Recipients of 2 out of 3 boxes: I’ve already sent out 3 of 3 boxes to a handful this round and the remaining should start filtering out tomorrow. Again, I’m slammed due to logistics of moving so I just don’t want to screw up orders. Please bear with me.

Meth Injection kits: I keep getting asked about this but I couldn’t touch it while I was doing the CARB certification. Once the turbo truck is back home I can start finalizing that kit and gathering the components.

In all of my 16 years as an ME Designer and the previous 8 years as a Manufacturing Engineer, I have never had any of my prototype parts cost less than production. Somebody messed up on the initial quote and they are trying to wiggle out of it in a dishonest way. Integrity is a hard thing to find sometimes.

 

[NLXTACY]

In all of my 16 years as an ME Designer and the previous 8 years as a Manufacturing Engineer, I have never had any of my prototype parts cost less than production. Somebody messed up on the initial quote and they are trying to wiggle out of it in a dishonest way. Integrity is a hard thing to find sometimes.

Freaking exactly

 

[spyduh]

I've been looking at the Snow Meth Kit. I think I'm going to make my own kit. It won't be as fancy as Wits End's kit but I don't want to wait for the dual batt version which is behind the one he's still designing now.

I believe the included bottle for snow will fit it the upper left corner. I will experiment and post back my findings!

 

[Irish Reiver]

No just trying to give everyone what they want. It’s called “enabling”

Between feeling " enabled" because of this thread and the fact that my original mounts are now 26 years old and "empowered" by @Onur Who was sat next to me relating how s*** a job it is to but "you will do it a few hours" I ended up ordering a set. I wonder how long they will sit on the shelf
#CantRapeTheWilling