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This is what AVO was involved in creating all right. Heck of a job, too.
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Paul Hansen
www.avo4x4.com
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It's TURBO TIME!
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This is what AVO was involved in creating all right. Heck of a job, too.
Cheers,
Paul Hansen
www.avo4x4.com
www.apexjapan.com
Sorry Drexx, I dont think we will have one for the 100 series anytime soon. Doing a twin turbo setup will just be a big mess under the hood and very expensive. The 95-97 80 series is definately a reality, hopefully by December.... but I doubt it. I dont think it will be up for sale until everything works perfect and we get it dynoed and whatnot.
How many 80 series owners tool around off-road at 150 mph? The AVO turbo kit is very nice, no doubt. But a millionaire in the middle east that made 740 hp from a 1fz is not like the average cruiser owner in the states. I have not come accross a customer of mine yet that has the AVO turbo, but from I have seen and heard them seem to be very nice. I do not want to start a fight with them about which one will be better, we will have to see when ours is available. It seems this will be a very large market with both AVO and I getting in on the thread, I am not the owner of MAF obviously but I thought I would jump in to update everyone.
How many 80 series owners tool around off-road at 150 mph? The AVO turbo kit is very nice, no doubt. But a millionaire in the middle east that made 740 hp from a 1fz is not like the average cruiser owner in the states. I have not come accross a customer of mine yet that has the AVO turbo, but from I have seen and heard them seem to be very nice. I do not want to start a fight with them about which one will be better, we will have to see when ours is available. It seems this will be a very large market with both AVO and I getting in on the thread, I am not the owner of MAF obviously but I thought I would jump in to update everyone.
Steve-O and Paul,
Thanks for the updates.
>> "In Formula One racing they have pit-lane speed limiters,
>> so we thought that we'd fit one as well!"
Stick one of these in your kits please. We'll need them at Moab.
-B-
Thanks for the updates.
>> "In Formula One racing they have pit-lane speed limiters,
>> so we thought that we'd fit one as well!"
Stick one of these in your kits please. We'll need them at Moab.
-B-
Steve-O are you going to be AVO distributor in the US? if you do let me know when the kit available for US LC80 series.
Thanks
Thanks
While you 2 guys are watching I thought I'd point out something that was missed with the safari turbo, PRICE PRICE PRICE and the ability to install it yourself.
While everybody drools over the ultimate setup offering the biggest jump in power, I think some would be more apt to actually purchase a kit if it was reasonable in price.
If you guys put together an expensive turbo regardless of output numbers people will still buy the cheaper lower output Super Charger. IMO you need to target price, which includes any install cost, to be close if not the same as the TRD unit to sell any quantities of these things.
If a used SC unit became available I'd consider it but with all the mods I still need to get, a new unit is out of the question.
Good luck
While everybody drools over the ultimate setup offering the biggest jump in power, I think some would be more apt to actually purchase a kit if it was reasonable in price.
If you guys put together an expensive turbo regardless of output numbers people will still buy the cheaper lower output Super Charger. IMO you need to target price, which includes any install cost, to be close if not the same as the TRD unit to sell any quantities of these things.
If a used SC unit became available I'd consider it but with all the mods I still need to get, a new unit is out of the question.
Good luck
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Beowulf. Although speed limiters work great for formula racers, including one with a turbo kit for the 80 might not apeal to everyone. I am not sure what if any speed limits there are at Moab but for now I would just tell you to go easy on the throttle when not on the rocks. If lots of poeple requested it, a seperate speed limiter kit is not a bad idea. Maybe one could be done without a turbo even.
Endless. At this time, we will not be carrying the AVO turbo kit. We were looking into a while back, you may have seen the link on our site. Things did not fall through, I believe because of pricing. Building the kit here in the states ourselves so far has proven to be the most cost effective option will the features we were interested in.
Landtank. To be honest I couldnt agree with you more. Most people like things cheap. Others prefer the best, and some like the middle ground. We will have the most reasonable price we can offer, there is no doubt about it. But at the same time, the turbo kit will be much better than the supercharger. More power, better mpg, better cooling... none of these things matter to you? The safari kit had its price out for quite some time, including the cost of the install, we sold a lot more of those rather than the slightly cheaper super charger. The turbo kit is just a better unit.
Reffug. What would you like me to put up? Not with you, go read another thread or ask me a question about our turbo.
Endless. At this time, we will not be carrying the AVO turbo kit. We were looking into a while back, you may have seen the link on our site. Things did not fall through, I believe because of pricing. Building the kit here in the states ourselves so far has proven to be the most cost effective option will the features we were interested in.
Landtank. To be honest I couldnt agree with you more. Most people like things cheap. Others prefer the best, and some like the middle ground. We will have the most reasonable price we can offer, there is no doubt about it. But at the same time, the turbo kit will be much better than the supercharger. More power, better mpg, better cooling... none of these things matter to you? The safari kit had its price out for quite some time, including the cost of the install, we sold a lot more of those rather than the slightly cheaper super charger. The turbo kit is just a better unit.
Reffug. What would you like me to put up? Not with you, go read another thread or ask me a question about our turbo.
Steve-o , By the way will the AVO Turbo work with super premium gasoline?
Because i know there several LC80 in overeseas comes with the factory turbo kit installed but those are diesel engine use solar.
So is the AVO Turbo will be actually available in the states? or just rumor?
Because i know there several LC80 in overeseas comes with the factory turbo kit installed but those are diesel engine use solar.
So is the AVO Turbo will be actually available in the states? or just rumor?
Steve-o, you might have sold more turbos than the SC but did you sell more turbos than the guys selling the SC at $2200.00? I think you'll find that you sold the turbos to guys who wanted the turbo and price wasn't that much of a factor, and the few SCs to people who weren't up on current discount pricing offered at other sites. I'd also speculate that the bulk were sold prior to the SC drop in price as well.
But I'm not a power junky so what do I know.
But I'm not a power junky so what do I know.
Endless. I dont know... I dont really know much about the AVO kit. We never started carrying it. Ask AVOinternational about the AVO kit. I think they ship them all over the world? I am not sure of a US distributor. I think Paul mentioned something about a US distributor earlier in this thread.
Landtank. I am not 100% sure on this but I believe there are 2 different SC kits. The TRD and the Kazuma. The kazuma one is cheaper, we were carrying the TRD one. I know the blower is the same, but I believe the other components are different. TRD gives better prices to bigger distributors, depending on who's prices you are comparing us to, some companies sell nothing but super chargers. They will have better prices on it yes, and sell more kits than us yes. I am not a big fan of the supercharger anyway the turbo will and has been outperforming it. You are right though, you are not a power junkie, so you dont know anything. Only kidding, price is a big concern of course, but we dont like making the cheapest stuff out there, we try to make the best at a good price. Funny enough more people wanted a turbo from us when they wern't available anymore.
Landtank. I am not 100% sure on this but I believe there are 2 different SC kits. The TRD and the Kazuma. The kazuma one is cheaper, we were carrying the TRD one. I know the blower is the same, but I believe the other components are different. TRD gives better prices to bigger distributors, depending on who's prices you are comparing us to, some companies sell nothing but super chargers. They will have better prices on it yes, and sell more kits than us yes. I am not a big fan of the supercharger anyway the turbo will and has been outperforming it. You are right though, you are not a power junkie, so you dont know anything. Only kidding, price is a big concern of course, but we dont like making the cheapest stuff out there, we try to make the best at a good price. Funny enough more people wanted a turbo from us when they wern't available anymore.
Truth be told I'd love to do a forced induction system on my truck however the practical side of me so far has been in control. Thing about the demand is that the trucks are finally getting into the hands of enthusiasts most of which wrench on their own where before it was more of a status thing.
I've been quetly watching all these threads and will do so for a while longer I suspect, who knows maybe I'll give it a go at some point,
I've been quetly watching all these threads and will do so for a while longer I suspect, who knows maybe I'll give it a go at some point,
Steve-O said:
Steve-O,
You don't hang here much and therefore you're not familiar with ole Beo's sense of humour. My suggesting a speed limiter was a joke.
-B-
Beowolf. wow, thank you for that. I dont hang around here much, I thought you were serious. Thats funny, I tried to break it nice that there wouldnt be one right? You never know these days, people ask me wierd questions all the time.
Pyro. Of course we will recomend installing it at our shop, but I know most people dont want to take a road trip to caifornia. Any repituble shop should be fine. Forced induction is not rocket science, but you will want a good mechanic installing your new investment. Plus he will need to know about installing the speed limiter, we dont want you going over 5 mph in moab.
Pyro. Of course we will recomend installing it at our shop, but I know most people dont want to take a road trip to caifornia. Any repituble shop should be fine. Forced induction is not rocket science, but you will want a good mechanic installing your new investment. Plus he will need to know about installing the speed limiter, we dont want you going over 5 mph in moab.
Steve-O said:
Steve-O,
Man you *REALLY* are new here. Rule #1 is that nobody ('specially not newbies) should EVER spell my name wrong. It is Beowulf, and don't ever forget it.
<------ That is the GDB and a misspelling of my name gets my finger twitching.
-B-
drexx said:
I know what my 80 was like at 250kph, [on the limiter] with a lift and bigger tyres, but it wasnt as bad as my 40 with 454, on 36" swampers at 200kph........
The work ute was very stable at 270kph in comparison, the 80 used to lift in the front, pull on the panhard, try and steer over, pressure drop, front drops, steers on the panhard again, pressure lifts front, was like driving a pogo stick from 220-230kph.
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Sorry I haven't been in recently - was off at the track for a vacation. Well, approx. 8 hours of vacation. 
AVO is going to be working with Slee I believe to fine-tune the turbo kit(s) for American needs - we'd like to give choices towards types of power desired and level of kit.
Cheers,
Paul Hansen
AVO is going to be working with Slee I believe to fine-tune the turbo kit(s) for American needs - we'd like to give choices towards types of power desired and level of kit.
Cheers,
Paul Hansen
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Hi Drexx, sent ya a e-mail about a turbo for a 100 series that I ran across.
AVO International - Paul:
Do you mean you guys going to be working hand to hand with SleeOffRoad regarding the
Turbo price & installations need? Also how reliable AVO turbo is? Will that okay for daily commute / daily drive? And after the Turbo installed will the LC80 pass emissions smog check? (C.A.R.B= California Air Resource Board legal emission )
Thanks
Do you mean you guys going to be working hand to hand with SleeOffRoad regarding the
Turbo price & installations need? Also how reliable AVO turbo is? Will that okay for daily commute / daily drive? And after the Turbo installed will the LC80 pass emissions smog check? (C.A.R.B= California Air Resource Board legal emission )
Thanks