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Old Apr 20, 2004
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Question HP Performance...any good?

http://www.turbochargedpower.com/Hon...vic%20VTEC.htm

are these any good? i don't know much of anything about turbo kits when comparing them to other kits. seems like a good price for everything you get and it is cheaper than SF's kit with some of the same stuff, i.e. jet hot coating, alcohol injection...
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That intercooler is whack...spend the extra on SF it's worth it for the FMIC alone.
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i agree that it doesn't look as professional. what about performance?
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LMAO, the header looks like it is a race long tube with collector from a small block chevy.....
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relocating the battery, nooooooo
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in the HCI where they did a review on it the HP kit made good power at its stock boost level, 6psi i think, about 175whp and 155lb ft but my reasons that i wouldnt go with it

1. the header design looks weak, maybe aluminum? wouldnt really trust it

2. it runs of alcohol injection alone,no FMU, there for your engine is not getting the extra amount of fuel it should be getting since its turboed

3. relocated battery

4. you can't change the psi!!!!
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thanks for the feedback guys
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Originally posted by civicskater
in the HCI where they did a review on it the HP kit made good power at its stock boost level, 6psi i think, about 175whp and 155lb ft but my reasons that i wouldnt go with it

1. the header design looks weak, maybe aluminum? wouldnt really trust it
Its most likely mild steel. No one makes an exhaust manifold out of Aluminum


2. it runs of alcohol injection alone,no FMU, there for your engine is not getting the extra amount of fuel it should be getting since its turboed
False, the alcohol takes place of the extra needed fuel. The real downfall here is that alcohol is corrosive to metal. Who knows the long term effects to the rings, etc by dumping all of that alcohol into the engine.


3. relocated battery
No big deal, just a PITA


4. you can't change the psi!!!!
False again. If you look at the picture, the kit comes with an external wastegate. Just attach a boost controller....

Not saying I would buy the kit, just cleaning up some facts...
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i knew it wasnt made out of aluminum, just saying it wouldnt surprise me, lol. But thanks for cleaing up the alcohol injection, i knew it wasnt the best thing for a turbo though. And i read on a review of the HP kit that the boost cant be raised, maybe just lowered
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Dude civicskater, not hating but Opto Just Pwn'd you..

And I also agree with dober.. the intercooler is kinda boughetto..

Aluminum headers... I could sell those with my electric turbo! YES! Thanks for the ideas
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i dont care if he owned me, i learned something out of it...and i knew a manifold isnt made from aluminum, that was a joke on HP's part...

but yes he owned me, haha
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Thank you Opto, I was scared there for a second no one was going to chime in
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Originally posted by civicskater
i dont care if he owned me, i learned something out of it...and i knew a manifold isnt made from aluminum, that was a joke on HP's part...

but yes he owned me, haha
Haha - I hope I don't own anyone, I'm not all into that sub/dom thing
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I almost thought about getting that kit but with further research i found the SF to be a better overall kit.
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Uhh yeah the SF turbo is a better kit. But good luck getting it in less than 5 months. I would gladly but an SF turbo if i felt confident i would actually get a complete kit from them in a reasonable time. I don't understand why ppl continue to buy from them when it's clear they can't get their **** together. There's no way in hell i'd buy a turbo from a company that keeps customers waiting so long.
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WEll i bought mine on a gruopbuy about 2 months ago for 100s less and its almost ready to ship. Im not complaining
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2 months?! I'd be complaining.. I'd wait at most 3 weeks.. after that I'd be like a damn coke addict without...coke...

hehe.. Boost addict without boost! imp:
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