KMS Intake Manifold + Boost Review!
09-06-2005
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KMS Intake Manifold + Boost Review!
Ok, so the reason it took so long to post a review was because I wanted to get something decent depth into it, not just "yea it felt better".
Ok, so I bought it used from a member here, Nothing too fancy as far as craftsmanship, but the craftsmanship wasn't bad by any means. A few design flaws as far as the throttle cable placement, and some other stuff but there's way's around it.
Now, the install...it took longer than I expected and it was harder than I expected.
There are about 15 bolts/nuts lined up along the intake manifold that have to removed. You have to raise the car to get to the ones in the back, you also have to disconnect most of the sensors/cables around the throttle body. I would suggest buying a few M10 bolts/washers/nuts of different sizes for you to play with. Total install time was about 6 hours.
Ok, now onto the performance...first my set-up.
MaxRev Turbo Manifold w/ Heat Wrap
MaxRev 2.5 Inch Downpipe / Heat Wrap
T3 Super 60 .48/.42
Tial 38MM Wastegate with 10 PSI spring
Custom IC piping w/ intercooler
Greddy Type S BOV
2.25 Inch Exhaust catback w/ Cat
Denso IK20 Spark Plugs
Greddy E-Manage / E-01
RSX Injectors
Return Fuel Set-up
Aeromotive FPR
Walboro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
Ok, so I went out for a ride. Didn't feel much of a difference...at first. It was like 90-100 Degree weather.
Now, Nightime, is a different story.
It felt stronger, but not THAT much more stronger @ 8 PSI.
I think with a cam, and a bored TB it'll be much more stronger.
Now, I turned the boost up to 10 and WOW. 10 PSI + KMS Manifold means some hard pulling...I mean this thing ripped and I've felt 10 PSI on my car before, this thing went crazy. I ran 14.5 PSI before on my car without the KMS Manifold, and this 10 PSI plus the manifold felt just like that.
All in all, I would buy it again. I bought it for $150 and just based on the performance it's worth it, plus you know this is something you won't have to upgrade down the line AND it won't blow on ya.
Thanks!
Ok, so I bought it used from a member here, Nothing too fancy as far as craftsmanship, but the craftsmanship wasn't bad by any means. A few design flaws as far as the throttle cable placement, and some other stuff but there's way's around it.
Now, the install...it took longer than I expected and it was harder than I expected.
There are about 15 bolts/nuts lined up along the intake manifold that have to removed. You have to raise the car to get to the ones in the back, you also have to disconnect most of the sensors/cables around the throttle body. I would suggest buying a few M10 bolts/washers/nuts of different sizes for you to play with. Total install time was about 6 hours.
Ok, now onto the performance...first my set-up.
MaxRev Turbo Manifold w/ Heat Wrap
MaxRev 2.5 Inch Downpipe / Heat Wrap
T3 Super 60 .48/.42
Tial 38MM Wastegate with 10 PSI spring
Custom IC piping w/ intercooler
Greddy Type S BOV
2.25 Inch Exhaust catback w/ Cat
Denso IK20 Spark Plugs
Greddy E-Manage / E-01
RSX Injectors
Return Fuel Set-up
Aeromotive FPR
Walboro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
Ok, so I went out for a ride. Didn't feel much of a difference...at first. It was like 90-100 Degree weather.
Now, Nightime, is a different story.
It felt stronger, but not THAT much more stronger @ 8 PSI.
I think with a cam, and a bored TB it'll be much more stronger.
Now, I turned the boost up to 10 and WOW. 10 PSI + KMS Manifold means some hard pulling...I mean this thing ripped and I've felt 10 PSI on my car before, this thing went crazy. I ran 14.5 PSI before on my car without the KMS Manifold, and this 10 PSI plus the manifold felt just like that.
All in all, I would buy it again. I bought it for $150 and just based on the performance it's worth it, plus you know this is something you won't have to upgrade down the line AND it won't blow on ya.
Thanks!
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Good review.
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
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Rep Power: 0 I'm glad you like the manifold!!! It wasn't doing anything for me but collecting dust in my garage...I told you the install was going to be a bitch!! 
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Originally Posted by dezod
Good review.
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
I believe I either A. Got a boost leak somewhere or B. Spring is bad.
09-08-2005
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Originally Posted by dezod
Good review.
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
I just noticed something. How are you able to run 8 PSI on a 10 PSI WG spring? That is impossible. The minimum you could ever run is the spring tension level even with a boost controller, which only allows you to adjust boost over and above your WG tension level. Are you sure your boost gauge is reading properly?
The turbo may still be making 10 psi at the turbo itself. He could be losing it due to loss through the intercooler followed by the more free-flowing intake manifold. It all depends on where his wastegate is referenced.
Where did you get a boost source for your wastegate? Intake Manifold or the compressor housing of the turbo?
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Originally Posted by turboengnr
The turbo may still be making 10 psi at the turbo itself. He could be losing it due to loss through the intercooler followed by the more free-flowing intake manifold. It all depends on where his wastegate is referenced.
Where did you get a boost source for your wastegate? Intake Manifold or the compressor housing of the turbo?
Where did you get a boost source for your wastegate? Intake Manifold or the compressor housing of the turbo?
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Originally Posted by turboengnr
The turbo may still be making 10 psi at the turbo itself. He could be losing it due to loss through the intercooler followed by the more free-flowing intake manifold. It all depends on where his wastegate is referenced.
Where did you get a boost source for your wastegate? Intake Manifold or the compressor housing of the turbo?
Where did you get a boost source for your wastegate? Intake Manifold or the compressor housing of the turbo?
09-18-2005
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Rep Power: 272 Watch your asses with these guys. I bought valves and springs with no problems but they jerked me around on other stuff. Read My post in transaction feedback.
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Rep Power: 0 i just bought the valves,springs,retainers,intake manifold,cam,head gasket, and the blockguard, i am still waiting on the cam and the manifold. it should be here by the end of the week, i paid $649.00 for the valvetrain and the blockguard, $80.00 for the gasket and $975.00 for the cam and manifold. they were really nice to me.
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Rep Power: 272 they were nice to me too at first, but that $80 HG is a nippon leakless $20 gasket that they lied about and told me was custom. The manifolds are ok but for the price mine are way better. The (heavy duty) coating on all my valves burnt off, retainers and springs are still good. Wait till you have a problem. Valerie that works there doesnt know anything and John lied to me several times in the 2 months that they had over 1k of my money. I wish you well, but be carefull.
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