View Full Version : I am just trying to get an idea of all the turbo kits on the market.


DoctorNick
11-24-2002, 11:19 AM
Ok, so we have
ludespeed 1-2-3
Forced Air Technologies 1-2-3-4
ASR (don't know the stages)
SDR (on larys site)

ok, what other kits are still out there. I figgured we might as well make a nice informative post for people looking at kits.

-Neal

QfactorRS
11-24-2002, 01:04 PM
i think HKS has a kit

i am gonna have to do a search on for that one.

Q

DoctorNick
11-24-2002, 01:28 PM
IIRC HKS was a 1 off for a rich customer.

QfactorRS
11-24-2002, 03:21 PM
oh ok, i wish i had the $$$ to have HKS build me a turbo kit.

god damn rich people!!

hahaha

Q

Midwayman
11-24-2002, 04:41 PM
AVO has a kit that a couple of places are selling. (spo, and redneck motorsports (or something like that)

Kevin M
11-24-2002, 06:08 PM
Originally posted by DoctorNick
IIRC HKS was a 1 off for a rich customer.

I think HKS basically just builds components, and it's up to you to put them together. I have heard though that their tech service guys are very helpful, so if you know exactly what you want from your car, I'm sure they can help you put it together. The only drawback is, their stuff is expensive. Quality though.

AC_gohan
11-25-2002, 10:07 AM
Are you talking about kits that are still availible or have been made? ASR went under after they couldnt make a GB they had about a year ago. JC sports, and minnam made kits but are no longer availible. another that is availible is a Vishnu turbo kit.

harvey
11-26-2002, 06:19 PM
I am running an Ion Performance hybrid with very good results.
They are in Canada and have been on the i-club board. I think the turbo is a Garret/HKS internals and I run it with Ion 4-1 headers and up-pipe which were fitted before the turbo to check on the performance characteristics and gains.

scootr
11-27-2002, 01:27 AM
Dont forget about the good old Legacy turbo setup: www.nothingserious.net

Budget power if you do it right.

AWD_Dan
11-27-2002, 01:06 PM
I have a Vishnu Kit. Probably one of, if not "THE BEST" of, the available turbo kits on the market. Everything is bolt on, but you need to provide your own engine management, or take the TEC-II/III route which will have you up and running with a quickness. (due to pre calibrated engine maps) But any EMS will do. I would only recommend this to serious boost junkies as I will never have my engine or drivetrian built up enough to take all this kit has to dish out.

Ludespeed kits. Good craftsmenship, and available options include piggy back controllers for tuning all in one package! Perfect "enthusiast kit" for those pursuing 10psi max setups.
I could have saved about $500-$1000 less and have close to the same performance out of a ludespeed kit, but then I couldn't brag about having a 600+hp turbo kit :D

My Vishnu Kit was a good investment, Very capable and proven, it will see more engines in the future rather than replacement components, and I'll NEVER have upgrade the kit...cept for maybe a new compresser trim @ 150,000 miles

N/A
11-27-2002, 02:19 PM
Keep in mind that according to Vishnus email to me three days ago they don't have the downpipes for us A/T guys.

FaLeX
11-29-2002, 07:22 PM
another one...

http://www.pdmturbos.com/Index4.html

dont know nuttin about them so be careful

Midwayman
11-30-2002, 11:15 AM
Originally posted by FaLeX
another one...

http://www.pdmturbos.com/Index4.html

dont know nuttin about them so be careful

Those appear to be the same ones larry is selling.

SubaruPlanetCom
12-01-2002, 05:18 PM
yes, they are the same kit. I now have one on my car...

www.subaruplanet.com/turbosale.htm