watchu think about this turbo setup?
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watchu think about this turbo setup?
-garrett t25 turbo w/ wastegate
-cast exhaust manifold
-chrome heatshild
-downpipe w/ gasket
-map unit (black box)
-tsi blow off valve (bov)
-tsi high flow front-mount intercooler
-polished aluminum intercooler piping
-SS braided lines for water cooling
-SS braided lines for oiling
-return hose and fittings for oil to pan
-all hoses & clamps
-all necessary hardware & fittings
-fuel system option which includes (2 injectors & interface block),(tsi ijection control unit w/ turbo timer), and injector control system settings..
-cast exhaust manifold
-chrome heatshild
-downpipe w/ gasket
-map unit (black box)
-tsi blow off valve (bov)
-tsi high flow front-mount intercooler
-polished aluminum intercooler piping
-SS braided lines for water cooling
-SS braided lines for oiling
-return hose and fittings for oil to pan
-all hoses & clamps
-all necessary hardware & fittings
-fuel system option which includes (2 injectors & interface block),(tsi ijection control unit w/ turbo timer), and injector control system settings..
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its cool for low boost like from 7-10psi. probably gonan want to get a new waste gate, just from personal experience the ones that come with the t25 aren't all that great i think their set at 5.85?
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Originally Posted by ajhdragon
its cool for low boost like from 7-10psi. probably gonan want to get a new waste gate, just from personal experience the ones that come with the t25 aren't all that great i think their set at 5.85?
oh iight thank for the info ...... u had this kit on ur civic ? im not the type to beat up cars..naimean..this is my project / show car .... but give me more info about this kit ..
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Rep Power: 387 your wrong there.. on psi.. I was running 13psi daily on the TSI kit and 16 psi at the track it just tops out there being that the most it can handle is 20psi with the t24bb turbo. Yes its internally wastegated but the tsi injection control module allows the changes . Its not a bad setup for a little more power to the wheels but overall better fuel management would be recommended from my experience.
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Rep Power: 281 I have TSI extreme w/t25 and run 8-9psi daly. For the fuel I have 2 extra injectors (great little box!) and missing link for map sensor. Sor some reason tsi map black box did not want to work for me, so I got missing link instead - I think its better then black box.
I like it.
Problem is tracsion, when went wheels spin through 1/2/3 gears...
I like it.
Problem is tracsion, when went wheels spin through 1/2/3 gears...
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Thanks For The Feedback People ...so What Is A Good Psi To Set This Up In For A Daily Drivin ? And Don't Want To Mess It Up Rightaway ..and How Much Horse Would I Be Putting ..?
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I have TSI extreme w/t25 and run 8-9psi daly. For the fuel I have 2 extra injectors (great little box!) and missing link for map sensor. Sor some reason tsi map black box did not want to work for me, so I got missing link instead - I think its better then black box.
I like it.
Problem is tracsion, when went wheels spin through 1/2/3 gears...
I like it.
Problem is tracsion, when went wheels spin through 1/2/3 gears...
you know all those probems i had with the tsi turbo kit..i wonder since you said the black box never worked for you that thats what my problem was..i didnt have miossing link...mmmm i guess ill never know...dam that sucks!
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Originally Posted by ill02civic
oh iight thank for the info ...... u had this kit on ur civic ? im not the type to beat up cars..naimean..this is my project / show car .... but give me more info about this kit ..
This isnt exactly a "show car" turbo system......
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Rep Power: 387 the TSI kit itself is a great kit once tuned and setup properly I was one of those few that with a built automatic returned really impressive gains from it. Its pitfall is the fuel management thats about it and the universal BOV that is used normally comes on DSM's from the factory.
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Originally Posted by 03-Acura-1.7-EL
Show car turbo systems usualy look good, but give little.
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Thats the TSI kit that you can buy of TurboKits.com I had that turbo kit in my car and it ran great,,,,, but after puttin down some extra $$$$$ on fuel management $hit. it got pretty expensive. I didnt ge the 2 Injectors with the Interface block, I had the S-AFC sent to me. Thats probably why too.. But i had to get a return line for fuel, A.F.P regulator and a **** load of otha stuff... I was like you once!.. Thinkin i had a show car and maybe spice it up with a turbo ya knw>? well a year after i had the turbo in the car.. my oil return like had a leak, next thing you knw my car was on fire.........
and that about SUMS up for my TSI Kit experience..... lol
Hope you get ready to go through some headaches my friend!...
Good Luck!
and that about SUMS up for my TSI Kit experience..... lol
Hope you get ready to go through some headaches my friend!...
Good Luck!
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my oil return like had a leak, next thing you knw my car was on fire.........
Hope this doesnt Discoruge you!!!!
Hope this doesnt Discoruge you!!!!
I personaly like TSI kit. Its simple and give a lot of fun for the buck.
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Rep Power: 264 yeah man .. that leak that somebody had ..his turbo prolly wasn't put in by a proffessional ..or he prolly messed around w/ the wires and got it loose ....that doesn't encourage me of not buyin it ..kuz i arealdy bought today ... comin in friday ....gggyeahhh.... what psi should i set this on for my stock d17 engine ..?
Originally Posted by 03-Acura-1.7-EL
Thats was said in a funny..lol
I personaly like TSI kit. Its simple and give a lot of fun for the buck.
I personaly like TSI kit. Its simple and give a lot of fun for the buck.
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Originally Posted by ill02civic
yeah man .. that leak that somebody had ..his turbo prolly wasn't put in by a proffessional ..or he prolly messed around w/ the wires and got it loose ....that doesn't encourage me of not buyin it ..kuz i arealdy bought today ... comin in friday ....gggyeahhh.... what psi should i set this on for my stock d17 engine ..?
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Its got an internal wastegate, its already set. Just leave it there until you can tune it.
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Rep Power: 0 no means to jack thread.. but im debating buying this kit, and i thought tuning is a must before u drive. Are yah saying that u can drive it around untuned? cuz if i do get it put on i may not be able to get it tuned for a few days, and my work is 30+ miles away from home. Would it be okay to drive it to and from work untuned? (im trying to buy a SF kit from JEFF but he is freakin AWOL!) so i may go tsi.
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Originally Posted by ill02civic
yeah man .. that leak that somebody had ..his turbo prolly wasn't put in by a proffessional ..or he prolly messed around w/ the wires and got it loose ....that doesn't encourage me of not buyin it ..kuz i arealdy bought today ... comin in friday ....gggyeahhh.... what psi should i set this on for my stock d17 engine ..?
... YOUR ALL HAPPY NOW, but wait till you get it and then your FUEL starts acting up.. wait till you get to the tunnin part.. OOH buddy you got it commin, hopefully you got money for dyno's because ill let you knw right now, if you plan in gettin your car turbo charged and not tunnin in it as its supposed to be.. Youll be either runnin RICH as hell when your car is on IDLE but then LEAN As F^%$ when boostin or vice/versa.. Hopefully it has been a bit more mastered now since then. back when i had it, it was only few that had the car runnin right, and then they still had issues. With that car catching on fire, Insurance payd it off.I used that money for a down payment on a car that was meant to be turbo'd. 04 Suburu STI.... BUt yea d00d... Hopefully you knw what you;re doing. Cuz you dont want to warp your engine apart by not having it done right. Theres plenty of guyz here that can give ya advice.. Such as civic01vtec, TTnaaf,Havok2k1 etc........ 
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OH it was set profesionally, you're right though I did mess with the wires in some sort of way. and HEY accidents happen.. This was about a year ago.., and to tell you the truth.. It was the best thing that ever happend to me.. I miss my car like a mother fuc*** but the headaches that i had with that car when it was turbo'd was fuc*** pissin the fuc* outta me ... YOUR ALL HAPPY NOW, but wait till you get it and then your FUEL starts acting up.. wait till you get to the tunnin part.. OOH buddy you got it commin, hopefully you got money for dyno's because ill let you knw right now, if you plan in gettin your car turbo charged and not tunnin in it as its supposed to be.. Youll be either runnin RICH as hell when your car is on IDLE but then LEAN As F^%$ when boostin or vice/versa.. Hopefully it has been a bit more mastered now since then. back when i had it, it was only few that had the car runnin right, and then they still had issues. With that car catching on fire, Insurance payd it off.I used that money for a down payment on a car that was meant to be turbo'd. 04 Suburu STI.... BUt yea d00d... Hopefully you knw what you;re doing. Cuz you dont want to warp your engine apart by not having it done right. Theres plenty of guyz here that can give ya advice.. Such as civic01vtec, TTnaaf,Havok2k1 etc........
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... YOUR ALL HAPPY NOW, but wait till you get it and then your FUEL starts acting up.. wait till you get to the tunnin part.. OOH buddy you got it commin, hopefully you got money for dyno's because ill let you knw right now, if you plan in gettin your car turbo charged and not tunnin in it as its supposed to be.. Youll be either runnin RICH as hell when your car is on IDLE but then LEAN As F^%$ when boostin or vice/versa.. Hopefully it has been a bit more mastered now since then. back when i had it, it was only few that had the car runnin right, and then they still had issues. With that car catching on fire, Insurance payd it off.I used that money for a down payment on a car that was meant to be turbo'd. 04 Suburu STI.... BUt yea d00d... Hopefully you knw what you;re doing. Cuz you dont want to warp your engine apart by not having it done right. Theres plenty of guyz here that can give ya advice.. Such as civic01vtec, TTnaaf,Havok2k1 etc........ Good LuckI've seen pics of your car and it was a very nice baby.
Sorry you had to speak about it again....
Unfortunately this can happen to anyone and you lucky didnt get injured. Its good that everything worked out fine at the end.
For mild boost settings 6-10psi this fuel set up will be just allright. Tuning with TSI 2 injectors unit its not that complicated if its done on a dyno. If A/F goes off desired setting, this is probubly due to outside weather change. Turbos are sensitive to temperature change.
Its advised to make separate dyno tunes for winter and summer driving...(for each season is the best thought)
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Originally Posted by 03-Acura-1.7-EL
Holly crap!
I've seen pics of your car and it was a very nice baby.
Sorry you had to speak about it again....
Unfortunately this can happen to anyone and you lucky didnt get injured. Its good that everything worked out fine at the end.
For mild boost settings 6-10psi this fuel set up will be just allright. Tuning with TSI 2 injectors unit its not that complicated if its done on a dyno. If A/F goes off desired setting, this is probubly due to outside weather change. Turbos are sensitive to temperature change.
Its advised to make separate dyno tunes for winter and summer driving...(for each season is the best thought)
I've seen pics of your car and it was a very nice baby.
Sorry you had to speak about it again....
Unfortunately this can happen to anyone and you lucky didnt get injured. Its good that everything worked out fine at the end.
For mild boost settings 6-10psi this fuel set up will be just allright. Tuning with TSI 2 injectors unit its not that complicated if its done on a dyno. If A/F goes off desired setting, this is probubly due to outside weather change. Turbos are sensitive to temperature change.
Its advised to make separate dyno tunes for winter and summer driving...(for each season is the best thought)
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Originally Posted by BudDyLeEBoOsteD
OH it was set profesionally, you're right though I did mess with the wires in some sort of way. and HEY accidents happen.. This was about a year ago.., and to tell you the truth.. It was the best thing that ever happend to me.. I miss my car like a mother fuc*** but the headaches that i had with that car when it was turbo'd was fuc*** pissin the fuc* outta me ... YOUR ALL HAPPY NOW, but wait till you get it and then your FUEL starts acting up.. wait till you get to the tunnin part.. OOH buddy you got it commin, hopefully you got money for dyno's because ill let you knw right now, if you plan in gettin your car turbo charged and not tunnin in it as its supposed to be.. Youll be either runnin RICH as hell when your car is on IDLE but then LEAN As F^%$ when boostin or vice/versa.. Hopefully it has been a bit more mastered now since then. back when i had it, it was only few that had the car runnin right, and then they still had issues. With that car catching on fire, Insurance payd it off.I used that money for a down payment on a car that was meant to be turbo'd. 04 Suburu STI.... BUt yea d00d... Hopefully you knw what you;re doing. Cuz you dont want to warp your engine apart by not having it done right. Theres plenty of guyz here that can give ya advice.. Such as civic01vtec, TTnaaf,Havok2k1 etc........
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... YOUR ALL HAPPY NOW, but wait till you get it and then your FUEL starts acting up.. wait till you get to the tunnin part.. OOH buddy you got it commin, hopefully you got money for dyno's because ill let you knw right now, if you plan in gettin your car turbo charged and not tunnin in it as its supposed to be.. Youll be either runnin RICH as hell when your car is on IDLE but then LEAN As F^%$ when boostin or vice/versa.. Hopefully it has been a bit more mastered now since then. back when i had it, it was only few that had the car runnin right, and then they still had issues. With that car catching on fire, Insurance payd it off.I used that money for a down payment on a car that was meant to be turbo'd. 04 Suburu STI.... BUt yea d00d... Hopefully you knw what you;re doing. Cuz you dont want to warp your engine apart by not having it done right. Theres plenty of guyz here that can give ya advice.. Such as civic01vtec, TTnaaf,Havok2k1 etc........ Good Luck
