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alia176
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second mortgage is always an option
on it. Let's see new roof, windows or Turbo.......
HP and TQ estimates for the base kit?
Put me down for one.
Put me down for one.
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All predictions show a conservative 40% increase from stock. So if stock is around 135awhp and 185ft/lbs, you should see around 190awhp and somewhere around 260+ft/lbs.
I'm down. I'll buy one.
Let’s talk about SC and wheeling generally. One thing I love about online six engines is the power delivery off-road is never punchy.
How does the SC affect crawling where there may be times you get up a bit in RPM due to tire spin or a need for a bit of throttle?
How does the SC affect crawling where there may be times you get up a bit in RPM due to tire spin or a need for a bit of throttle?
Just ordered a new CSF radiator for my sc’d Tacoma. Double the original capacity.
How about throttle response in terms of unwanted sudden boost? Like on a serious technical climb where control and predictability are key? Does that favor a SC or just NA?
One thing that makes me reluctant to do anything FI or even engine swap is that I perceive the stock NA torque curve as perfect for crawling. Even the 2UZ in my Sequoia is “jumpy” in comparison although that’s not a straight apples to apples comparison.
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You may add my name to the list, yeeha!!
FastCarGuy
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Just to add to what Phil is saying when the turbo spools up the power is not "jumpy"... mine is totally smooth no matter how technical.
I'm almost done putting together my own turbo "kit" list of items to purchase. No doubt I will forget some things and end up stretching this project out longer than planned, but need to get started in order to be completed by August due to a MOAB trip in September. I have read every page of this post and although I may have glazed over a few posts after the 4th hour that contain answers to my questions below, it looks pretty good overall.
I see it's been 10 months since the 1st post and people are not trying to rush you (and neither am I), but need to know before I go down my own path - what is the timeframe for putting this kit on the market? Are you still in the same initial price point of $3k? Finally, the $1k intercooler - was that A2A or W2A?
Thanks, Convoy
I see it's been 10 months since the 1st post and people are not trying to rush you (and neither am I), but need to know before I go down my own path - what is the timeframe for putting this kit on the market? Are you still in the same initial price point of $3k? Finally, the $1k intercooler - was that A2A or W2A?
Thanks, Convoy
I think we all agreed water is better.
FastCarGuy
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I think water to air is better at lower speeds. Air-to-air probably better at higher speeds. Mine is water to air and has been great...no detonation issues at all.
That's good. I was planning to go the W2A direction as well for max approach angle clearances.
NLXTACY
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There was never a timeframe in mind when this started. It was kind of a "when it all comes together" kind of thing. I have to come at this at a very different way than someone doing a one-off build. In fact for a one-off build that has already been accomplished with a Holset. But I needed this to be something that was production worthy, marketable and as bolt-on as possible. Very few has access to the kind of stuff me and a few others have access to. Now that being said, I have one thing that has slowed progress but I think I have that solved. Everything else is still being developed in the background. I also have other product projects I'm working on as a way to fill in the time gaps. Sometimes it feels like those progress better than the turbo does. Then I overcome a hurdle and then its all turbo and the other stuff gets no love. SO its a balancing act.
If I'm smart, I would wait until the temps get cooler and release this in the fall or even winter so that we can all enjoy the most benefit with ambient temps working in our favor. BUT...with what is going on in the background it looks like it could be mid-summer. I make ZERO promises on timing until I have ALL production pieces worked out and actually being produced. I've had some pretty hard lessons that I just cannot rely on fabricators and metal shops. I get burned every time.
No. That estimate was made before I got involved and before I was manufacturing all of the pieces necessary to make this a bolt on and before I was supplying all of the OEM bits to complete the install without having to run to the parts store. I DO know I don't want to surpass the price of the going rate for a SuperCharger which is currently $4400.
Right now the price is assumed, still need to work out the details but it will definitely be a W2A. That is as close to bolt on as possible.
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jjdeneen918
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http://swaintech.com/race-coatings/race-coating-descriptions/white-lightning-exhaust-coatings/
In another thread, I asked about ceramic coating heat insulating abilities. Looks like this product reduces ambient heat dissipation by 35-55%, cost for exhaust manifold ($200-ish), y-pipe ($80-ish)...
Curious about what peeps think about ceramic coating the j-pipes, turbo housing, any other parts to reduce underhood temps that I think will rise with this kit.
Discuss....
In another thread, I asked about ceramic coating heat insulating abilities. Looks like this product reduces ambient heat dissipation by 35-55%, cost for exhaust manifold ($200-ish), y-pipe ($80-ish)...
Curious about what peeps think about ceramic coating the j-pipes, turbo housing, any other parts to reduce underhood temps that I think will rise with this kit.
Discuss....
