Rep Power: 0

Just bought the tsi kit(1,650 dollars on ebay) It was a steal. It comes with the fuel system option with 2 injectors & interface block, tsi injection control and turbo timer and injector control system settings. The other option was to get the fuel system with apexi vafc II, turbo timer and boost guage but I didnt have a choice in the matter....My question is, is this fuel system sufficient? I dont race at the tracks so Im not planning on pushing this turbo past my engines limits or mine. And the last question is...(Before answering some condescending response to this question, consider 2 things...(I have searched and read most of this forum and this sites threads for answers and have read many diy's on emanage, injectors, etc., and #2. Its cool to pick on a noob sometimes, but I am a noob, so be gentle, I just wanna be friends.)
OKay, that being said, I am a daily driver, but i want a reliable turbo kit on my car. However I AM NOT A REAL RACER RICER MO FO. Im just having some fun with my bolt on mods and my weak d17a2 engine. Do I really need to have to upgrade injectors, cam gears, clutch, fuel pump...etc.
I will do it for the ricer inside me, but I just dont want to overkill a good time.
Thanks for the helpful answers.

 
Rep Power: 387

I am running the TSI Extreme kit at 12 psi with the 2 injectors and standoff block that came with it. Overall the kit has been solid and i've had no issues minus tuning it.

 
Rep Power: 280

Good for you, I just installed the kit the other day, fitment OK, I havnt tuned the thing yet, Runs waaay rich now.

 
Rep Power: 0

yeah, I am using the TSI ICU, 2 extra injectors and the injector block. Works nice up to 13psi so far, but I boost 10.

This WAS with stock clutch, but now upgraded. the internals are still stock.

 
Rep Power: 0

Good to here from all u guys with the tsi kit. Eye see you, is ur engine built up at all or do u have stock internals also?

 
Rep Power: 0

just DONT use their settings they give you. You will run hella lean. Start rich and go from there if you are using a wideband, if nto, just bring it to shop to tune it. Its not too hard for the shop to tune, its like a afc, but a little better.

 
Rep Power: 387

stock internals for the moment.. Built tranny and axles upgraded though

 
Rep Power: 0

bump.....bump

I also just ordered that special by streetlevelperformance for exedy organic clutch kit and act flywheel. Anyone know about the install on this and difficulty. Please tell me I dont have to take the engine out.

 
Rep Power: 0

no, just take the tranny apart. If youve never done it, or bled a hydraulic line, DONT DO IT! I got my car running this morning after over 2.5 months of dowtime. I tried installing the clutch, and it sucked. I can do it now in about 3-4 hours with an extra set of hands.

it can be expensive to pay for it to be done, so I would hit up people from wherever your located. Go to the local forums, and ask some people if they'd like to help, or if the HAVE done it before.

 
Rep Power: 0

actually, you wont have to bleed the line, well shouldnt have to.

edit - Here is the DIY for clutch install.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=190048

 
Rep Power: 0

How can I tell if my turbo is ball bearing or not. I know its the M24=t25 with a .48 outlet but does anyone have the TSI upgraded turbo or know what physical characteristics a ball bearing turbo has, not just that it spools faster or it reaches boost quicker. Please help guys thanks!

 
Rep Power: 387

the upgraded or Extreme kit is the t25bb

 
Rep Power: 0

TSI EXTREME TURBO KIT
My mistake, maybe I meant dual ball bearing, how could I tell if it was the dual ball bearing turbo???

 
Rep Power: 280

turbokits.com drooped the price for the extreme t25 kit to $2599. I remember they used to retail it for $2899, at a time when I was looking for the kit....
But I know streetlevelperformance.com can beat this price as well...

....I dont know how to tell if its BB or not.
Take the turbo appart and see????

 
Rep Power: 387

I got my kit from somewhere else and it was cheaper than that I paid 2300 for my extreme kit and that was with my gauges and pod also. I think thats a bit high for the TSI kit but as the BB part goes i'm not sure on how to tell really either

 
Rep Power: 309

how would u guys say this kit rates compared to the other kits out there? 1-10 10 being best? what are the other kits?


p.s. anyone running a kit without the 2 extra injectors?

 
Rep Power: 0

wtf......could someone please answer my question, i didnt bring this forum back from the dead to talk about it again.........damn

 
Rep Power: 387

everyone has had mixed reviews. I myself have been very happy with this kit and had nothing but great performance from it. Others had some issues maybe because they did not know enough and did the work themselves or something. I have minimal modification for the kit to fit but it is a tight fit. Otherwise i'm running it with the 2 extra injectors @ 12 PSI on my TCI auto built automatic and so far i've been able to run a stock rsx-s

 
Rep Power: 280

whats your q?

 
Rep Power: 309

he wants to know if he can tell if its dual ball bearing by looking at it and people have alredy said they dont thinkso. jbrown your best bet is to call companies that sell it and ask or to call the turbo company itself and ask if you can check measurements or something to tell.

eye see you, how are you able to handly 12psi on a fully stock motor? you mustve done somehitng? head studs even? a really really good tune and kind of lean mixture?

 
Rep Power: 280

I have this kit with 2 injectors. Very easy set up. Great for strret use. No maintanace for electronics, easy to do basic tune.

Cant give my kit 10, but a very fair 7.5/10.
Reason why, I need some minor things to sort out. E.g minor vibrations and some clunking (from IC pipes) during at certain RPM's during acceleraiton.
TSI is a basic kit with good quality and fitment. Yeas, you will sweat when installing, tight fit, agree, but everything fits and TSI customer service wont let you down.

 
Rep Power: 280

I never regrect for a second that I missed on TSI.
Fitment 7/10
Performance 8.5/10 on t25 no bb

 
Rep Power: 309

can someone tell me what specific pieces are tight fits or hard to install and what causes it? (whats it tight between) ive asked alot of people and they just say oh its no big deal dont worry

 
Rep Power: 0

[QUOTE=03-Acura-1.7-EL]turbokits.com drooped the price for the extreme t25 kit to $2599. I remember they used to retail it for $2899, at a time when I was looking for the kit....
But I know streetlevelperformance.com can beat this price as well...
QUOTE]

You know it

 
Rep Power: 280

[QUOTE=StreetLevelPerformance]Tell me about it...
If i've searched harder, maybe i would have saved even more!

 
Rep Power: 280

In fact, the deal is not that big.
Tight fit = small engine bay.
Parts fit OK, no worries, its just a matter of navigating in the engine bay. All crumped.
I would say IC was difficult, until I desided not to drill anything, but use zip ties (triple layer) to hang IC on the front bumber mounts.
Hold tight and doesnt move, plus all IC piping connected together as advertised.

 
Rep Power: 0

i am....

 
Rep Power: 0

[QUOTE=03-Acura-1.7-EL]
Cant give my kit 10, but a very fair 7.5/10.
Reason why, I need some minor things to sort out. E.g minor vibrations and some clunking (from IC pipes) during at certain RPM's during acceleraiton.
.[/QUOe and zip ties TE]


i hated that noise to i took some time and zip tied the pipes so they wont bang againest the control arms and the most annoying one was the downpipe by the pulley...you can zip tie them away BUT watch out for wheel clearance...might have to drive and adjust once or twice...

 
Rep Power: 0

i gove my kit a 5 cause i have the wrong actuator...PROSTREET send the wrong one...omly gettin 1psi. i have to see about them sending me te right one...but dam 1psi sure is impressive. i also have a stage 3 clutch with aluminum flywheel and new timing belt...

 
Rep Power: 309

ok.......so what are you running for additional fuel?