Complete D17A 8lb Turbo setup for under 2600$ ?
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and TrboDiscounters is getting my business bc he has been there at each question and has not just bsed an answer
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and TrboDiscounters is getting my business bc he has been there at each question and has not just bsed an answer
and TrboDiscounters is getting my business bc he has been there at each question and has not just bsed an answer
) Sf has some goos numbers but ima wait and see how the TD extreme kit goes. Joined: Dec 2001
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Rep Power: 349 Originally posted by RedDragon333
dumb question, my bad. LMAO, im still learning, gotta start somewhere
dumb question, my bad. LMAO, im still learning, gotta start somewhere
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Rep Power: 374 Originally posted by Spider883
the only dumb question is the one not asked
the only dumb question is the one not asked
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Rep Power: 374 Whats the exhaust manifold made out of. I hear that mild steel is prone to cracking, stainless steel will eventually crack, and if its made from cast iron it will prolly never crack. Please tell me its made of cast iron.
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It's a high nickel composite cast - warrantied for 5 years if you keep it at or under 7 psi
It's a high nickel composite cast - warrantied for 5 years if you keep it at or under 7 psi
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Rep Power: 374 Originally posted by Spider883
yea what if we turn it above 7lbs once we fix our internal and intake man. problem?/
yea what if we turn it above 7lbs once we fix our internal and intake man. problem?/
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Turbo Discounter, I live in SoCal, do you do installation too? how much is the labor?
Turbo Discounter, I live in SoCal, do you do installation too? how much is the labor?
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Rep Power: 312 I want to clear something up, Cast iron manifolds do crack. Working at a muffler shop, i have seen my share of cracked manifolds. The high nickel composition of the TD manifolds will help keep it from cracking. And the mild steel ones will crack if they arent supported right, and if the walls are too thin. The SFpower kit is .200" thick, and it will take a lot to make it crack.
I believe both manifolds will hold up for quite a while.
I believe both manifolds will hold up for quite a while.
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Rep Power: 374 Originally posted by Catalyst
I want to clear something up, Cast iron manifolds do crack. Working at a muffler shop, i have seen my share of cracked manifolds. The high nickel composition of the TD manifolds will help keep it from cracking. And the mild steel ones will crack if they arent supported right, and if the walls are too thin. The SFpower kit is .200" thick, and it will take a lot to make it crack.
I believe both manifolds will hold up for quite a while.
I want to clear something up, Cast iron manifolds do crack. Working at a muffler shop, i have seen my share of cracked manifolds. The high nickel composition of the TD manifolds will help keep it from cracking. And the mild steel ones will crack if they arent supported right, and if the walls are too thin. The SFpower kit is .200" thick, and it will take a lot to make it crack.
I believe both manifolds will hold up for quite a while.
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Rep Power: 0 About the warranty:
No, you'll be fine.
I just posted this in another thread:
Even before the warranty FAQ went up on the website I knew I would get slack about it. So I've been fighting to get it changed. The FAQ at TurboDiscounters.com has been changed. There is no longer a 7 psi limit.
No. Actually, the show car pipes are just polished, that's how we sell them, but they aren't chromed.
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so if i do some internal work which i plan on, such as pistons, rods, intake manifold etc. whoch would allow the car to safely run a higher level boost i still need to keep it under 7 psi to keep warranty?
so if i do some internal work which i plan on, such as pistons, rods, intake manifold etc. whoch would allow the car to safely run a higher level boost i still need to keep it under 7 psi to keep warranty?
I just posted this in another thread:
Even before the warranty FAQ went up on the website I knew I would get slack about it. So I've been fighting to get it changed. The FAQ at TurboDiscounters.com has been changed. There is no longer a 7 psi limit.
Originally posted by Catalyst
Are the pipes going to be chromed like your show car you posted earlier?
Are the pipes going to be chromed like your show car you posted earlier?
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Rep Power: 0 wow, $3000+ (including install) so you can beat an rsx?! Just go nitrous if you want to beat someone. If you want power you can always enjoy, than turbo is the way to go. I wish I had enough for turbo, but N2O is what I have to stick with.
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Rep Power: 0 I am almost sold...
Turbo Discounters, sorry about asking so many questions. Thanks for your very detailed replies/answers, very much appreciated 
Also, let me apologize as I will be posting this same question in a few other threads as I don't know which ones you check frequently. I really want this final question answered as it is the last one to convince me to get your Turbo Kit. Ok, here's my question...
What is the expected life expectancy of the Garrett T25BB turbo given the following info?
1) Car driven/pushed moderately.
2) Engine never pushed beyond redline (also no power-shifting), basically always shiting a few hundred rpm's below redline. If pushed, only done so when outside temp is less than 85 degrees.
3) Car driving environment = high heat (105+ degrees)
4) Avg. per day car mileage = 100 miles
I know, not the best turbo climate situation, but I spend a lot of time in either Cali, Nevada, or AZ (half of the year I'm in AZ and Nevada the other half in Cali). I like the fact that the T25BB will have less lag than a T3, but I'm worried that it will still run rather hot in the higher rpms vs. a T3, thus a shortened lifespan. Especially since half the year I'm in states where temps are well over 100 degrees. I know the ballbearing increases durability, but given my situation what do you think the life expectancy of this turbo will be for me? I don't want to invest this much money in something that could very well last me very little (i.e., less than 50,000 miles). It would be great if it lasted the whole life of my car provided I don't push it too often (especially during hot weather), well thanks in advance. btw good job on your kit, I really like all the parts, especially the fuel system and lcd (very nice)
I just hope I can get it and that my situation doesn't mean forget it, I'll never qualify for turbo.
Also, let me apologize as I will be posting this same question in a few other threads as I don't know which ones you check frequently. I really want this final question answered as it is the last one to convince me to get your Turbo Kit. Ok, here's my question...What is the expected life expectancy of the Garrett T25BB turbo given the following info?
1) Car driven/pushed moderately.
2) Engine never pushed beyond redline (also no power-shifting), basically always shiting a few hundred rpm's below redline. If pushed, only done so when outside temp is less than 85 degrees.
3) Car driving environment = high heat (105+ degrees)
4) Avg. per day car mileage = 100 miles
I know, not the best turbo climate situation, but I spend a lot of time in either Cali, Nevada, or AZ (half of the year I'm in AZ and Nevada the other half in Cali). I like the fact that the T25BB will have less lag than a T3, but I'm worried that it will still run rather hot in the higher rpms vs. a T3, thus a shortened lifespan. Especially since half the year I'm in states where temps are well over 100 degrees. I know the ballbearing increases durability, but given my situation what do you think the life expectancy of this turbo will be for me? I don't want to invest this much money in something that could very well last me very little (i.e., less than 50,000 miles). It would be great if it lasted the whole life of my car provided I don't push it too often (especially during hot weather), well thanks in advance. btw good job on your kit, I really like all the parts, especially the fuel system and lcd (very nice)
I just hope I can get it and that my situation doesn't mean forget it, I'll never qualify for turbo. Registered!!
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Rep Power: 374 Originally posted by TrboDiscounters
About the warranty:
No, you'll be fine.
I just posted this in another thread:
Even before the warranty FAQ went up on the website I knew I would get slack about it. So I've been fighting to get it changed. The FAQ at TurboDiscounters.com has been changed. There is no longer a 7 psi limit.
No. Actually, the show car pipes are just polished, that's how we sell them, but they aren't chromed.
About the warranty:
No, you'll be fine.
I just posted this in another thread:
Even before the warranty FAQ went up on the website I knew I would get slack about it. So I've been fighting to get it changed. The FAQ at TurboDiscounters.com has been changed. There is no longer a 7 psi limit.
No. Actually, the show car pipes are just polished, that's how we sell them, but they aren't chromed.
About the PSI limit...THANKS!
