Ordered Max-Rev kit today **new pics**
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Ordered Max-Rev kit today **new pics**
Well I just ordered my Max-Rev turbo kit, with the MF2 fuel system! I would recommend this company to anyone. I will post more when the kit is installed.
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wow, i just went to the website www.maxrev.com looks promising...now i cant decide what kit i want....Ill compare later im saving im saving!!
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Rep Power: 0 okay... so far we have buyers from all 3 kits... this is the only one we haven't heard much about so.... a review would be nice... i wish that i could somehow test all 3 of these kits at a time so that i could write a review or something...
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Rep Power: 0 Hmm it seems that my local shop hates the MF2. They said its the worst of the fuel injector controllers on the market today and that it will cause detonation and require TONS of tuning to get it running "half-decent"....Anyone have any input on this? I do not trust the advice of this shop too much because they always say that everything else is bad unless you go with their setup. The guy told me I should buy the Greddy E-Manage, New fuel pump, and 4 bigger injectors, instead of...MF2 Fuel Injector Controller, and two extra DSM 440cc fuel injectors..They quoted me 500 dollars for the E-Manage, 100 dollars apiece for the injectors, and 250 for the new fuel pump...I am very skeptical of the shop because everyone who has seen the Max-Rev fuel system says it looks good, and Max-Rev has had many satified customers with the D17 Turbo Kit, and MF2. Well everyone give me your thoughts on this!
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Some shops like to do things there own way. If you can avoid using extra injectors, it's worth the cost to do so. The price that they gave you for the E-manage is through the roof though. $299 for the E-manage through Mohd Parts. $100/injector and $250 for the fuel pump isn't too bad, you could get it cheaper from the internet though. I don't think the MF2 is that bad... isn't that what they use on the Drag or FMax kits? I can't remember. But it would be a pain in the *** to tune.
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Rep Power: 0 Well I plan on running 5 psi regular driving and 8 psi for racing. Do you think that the MF2 will be ok for that boost level or should I go with the Greddy-Emanage with 2 extra 440 cc injectors? Would I need a new fuel pump if I get the E-Manage and extra injectors or not?
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Rep Power: 0 I just bought the SF kit...haven't gotten it yet, but talking to Mike, he says you don't need extra injectors if you have the right pump/regulator setup...correct me if I'm wrong, Catalyst, you have some input?
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afc will not allow you to tune the car to the full potential. i have the e manage and 4-440cc injectors, 90 bucks for each injector, i dont think so i paid 79. now i have a return fuel system and a bigger fuel pump, if you get rc engineering 440 injectors and only two of them, and try to put them in the current holes, you will have a problem, our stock injectors are shorter than RC 440s. and ur fuel rail will be uneven. i had my rail plummed and had to move the sensor plug thats right behind it, soo the afc is probly good for ur stated psi, i will more than likely be running 10 on a daily basis and 12-13 for track, i have pistons
well that is all up to you. if that is the way you wnat to go. i mean not the sf kit. then that is prolly the most complete way to go. other wise get a haltech f-5 and the extra injector.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok I decided that I am going to go with the Max-Rev fuel setup and the two extra injectors. Curtis(who I spoke too) told me exactley how the injector controller worked and I believe it is a great setup! I highly doubt that I will be getting 200-275 HP at 7 psi, but that is an estimated guess that they made from their D16 turbo kit. Also log-style manifolds aren't that bad...It's either log or egual length manifold. The equal length will provide the best air-flow, but I believe that the log style manifold compared to SF's manifold will flow virtually the same.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok, now it is time for my 2 cents 
Although some may think I am biased, being the one that is selling the product, here is my take on some things discussed here.
The MF2 is by far the best option for the returnless fuel system on your cars. Trust me, we did our homework. It is made by ERL (those of you that have been playing with turbos for a long time know about their water injection I am sure) so it is a very high quality product. It is very user friendly to tune, and can be done without the aid of a computer. If you have a computer, than you have full access to the MF2's 3D mapping capabilities. It is also very easy to install with clear instructions and very few connections.
As for extra injectors, this is the most practical way to add the appropriate additional fuel your car will need. Technically, by forcing more fuel through your stock injectors, you throw the duty cycle and efficiency of the injector way off, since the injectors are engineered to flow a certain amount. I am not saying that we don't do it with some of our kits, or that it doesn't work. But I am saying that since we were faced with the returnless fuel system on your car, we went with a system we feel is better.
Our manifolds perform extremely well, don't crack, will not warp and pull out exhaust studs, and are some of the highest quality available. Cast or mandrel bent tubular manifolds are going to fail eventually. Ours don't and we aren't afraid to back up our manifolds and downpipes with Lifetime Warrenty.
I am not trying to put down anyone elses product. We all have our own opinions. I am just trying to educate some that may not know or be misinformed. A turbo kit is a big investment. Look at all the details in all aspects of your purchace, and you will make the right decision almost every time.
Any how, sorry to get so long winded in your thread zinkyroo. Congrats on your purchace and thank you for you business. If there is anything further I can do for you, let me know.
Although some may think I am biased, being the one that is selling the product, here is my take on some things discussed here.
The MF2 is by far the best option for the returnless fuel system on your cars. Trust me, we did our homework. It is made by ERL (those of you that have been playing with turbos for a long time know about their water injection I am sure) so it is a very high quality product. It is very user friendly to tune, and can be done without the aid of a computer. If you have a computer, than you have full access to the MF2's 3D mapping capabilities. It is also very easy to install with clear instructions and very few connections.
As for extra injectors, this is the most practical way to add the appropriate additional fuel your car will need. Technically, by forcing more fuel through your stock injectors, you throw the duty cycle and efficiency of the injector way off, since the injectors are engineered to flow a certain amount. I am not saying that we don't do it with some of our kits, or that it doesn't work. But I am saying that since we were faced with the returnless fuel system on your car, we went with a system we feel is better.
Our manifolds perform extremely well, don't crack, will not warp and pull out exhaust studs, and are some of the highest quality available. Cast or mandrel bent tubular manifolds are going to fail eventually. Ours don't and we aren't afraid to back up our manifolds and downpipes with Lifetime Warrenty.
I am not trying to put down anyone elses product. We all have our own opinions. I am just trying to educate some that may not know or be misinformed. A turbo kit is a big investment. Look at all the details in all aspects of your purchace, and you will make the right decision almost every time.
Any how, sorry to get so long winded in your thread zinkyroo. Congrats on your purchace and thank you for you business. If there is anything further I can do for you, let me know.
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Rep Power: 0 Well the whole conflict started because of a lousy perfromance shop in my city. They stated that the MF2 blows...yada yada yada. But of coruce I highly doubted them because they have always been **** heads about anything you buy not from their shop. I called up Curtis and he explained the MF2 very clearly and accurately to me, which made me stay with the MF2. Also I am taking my business to another shop so I do not have to deal with the other shops BS. Also what drew me to your kit was the lifetime warranty on your manifolds and downpipes, and your great customer service and quick responses on any questions I had to ask! I highly recommend Max-Rev to anyone looking to buy a turbo kit!
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Rep Power: 307 well, i am impressed with the simple fact that someone from max-rev took the time to inform us on his company's products....i hope we can expect support through this install because this will basically be my decision maker or breaker.....and of course with some dyno numbers. Its nice to see that people are finally coming to us to inform us.
