Unlike many "Hey I can probably build this that and the other thing" threads, I obviously have a working example of an NA running a single kit that only running 12psi has ET'd 11.4 and trapped 131.77MPH. So it's not "In Theory" or any pipe dreams.
Now, obviously, for the street a turbo like SL-T's is out of the question for most. It doesn't spool fast enough, that can be good for launching since FWDs don't want too much power right off the line. But also, the SL-T turbo retails for $2200
So, What SINGLE turbo would "Real" buyers be interested in. Something big enough for power small enough for street spoolup. Something affordable.
I could make a complete kit including FMIC and everything, don't know if the stock front crashbar would stay in the car though
One thing to mention and this is very important. I will not be making them out of SS piping. #1 it would raise the price, #2 I am setup for Mild steel welding and can't afford to get another welding setup. I use pretty thick gauge piping, mandrel bent and aluminized for corrosion. They could be coated to further corrosion resistance. I have had no problems with cracking or rust so far. I would use the stock cast manifolds, thehy are sturdy, their flow is not that bad and they hold in heat, turbos run on heat (expansion) not flow so the more heat you can keep in the exh the better. One good reason for exh wrap!
Please don't reply Yeah, I want a kit, when in reality you would never buy one. Not to be an ass, but SOOO many times builders go through the trouble of making something that so many say they would buy in a second, to find out on release date 95% of the "potential" buyers back out or cry that it isn't $200 shipped. This is what has kept me from duplicating my kit so far. But I have recvd SOOO many emails, PMs, and phone calls I thought it was time to give it a shot.
Now, obviously, for the street a turbo like SL-T's is out of the question for most. It doesn't spool fast enough, that can be good for launching since FWDs don't want too much power right off the line. But also, the SL-T turbo retails for $2200
So, What SINGLE turbo would "Real" buyers be interested in. Something big enough for power small enough for street spoolup. Something affordable.
I could make a complete kit including FMIC and everything, don't know if the stock front crashbar would stay in the car though
One thing to mention and this is very important. I will not be making them out of SS piping. #1 it would raise the price, #2 I am setup for Mild steel welding and can't afford to get another welding setup. I use pretty thick gauge piping, mandrel bent and aluminized for corrosion. They could be coated to further corrosion resistance. I have had no problems with cracking or rust so far. I would use the stock cast manifolds, thehy are sturdy, their flow is not that bad and they hold in heat, turbos run on heat (expansion) not flow so the more heat you can keep in the exh the better. One good reason for exh wrap!
Please don't reply Yeah, I want a kit, when in reality you would never buy one. Not to be an ass, but SOOO many times builders go through the trouble of making something that so many say they would buy in a second, to find out on release date 95% of the "potential" buyers back out or cry that it isn't $200 shipped.
This is what has kept me from duplicating my kit so far. But I have recvd SOOO many emails, PMs, and phone calls I thought it was time to give it a shot.
