What is the most reliable TURBO KIT - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jawn · 02-23-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

I don't think Sportsguy83's kit has had any failures at all. So I'm going to go with that one.

If you're looking for a more readily available kit I'd say Crawford's kit probably has the fewest failures. But there might be an issue with the size of the control group.

I just don't trust a kit that doesn't come with an intercooler.

mrk1 · 02-23-2016, 07:24 PM

Most reliability issues come from cheap fittings and poor installs. You could take most any kit and take some time doing a high quality install and be just fine.

Things like quality vacuum hose with clamps. AN oil lines not just push on hose. I upgraded my waste gate reference lines to braided stainless, loosing one of those is bad news real quick.

One thing that is nails on a chalk board to me is turbo setups that have 15 things spliced into one small vacuum line. Components only work better without the spider web of vacuum lines.

Captain Snooze · 02-23-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

Most reliability issues come from cheap fittings and pour installs.

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weederr33 · 02-24-2016, 12:02 AM

A CARB kit like the Works may be reliable. But, then again, what do I know....

Northwest86 · 02-24-2016, 06:27 AM

Coyoda Kit installed by Al (Turbo Yoda) and tuned by Coyote Tuning.

/Thread closed

raven1231 · 02-24-2016, 07:02 AM

CX Racing is the best

aquaman · 02-24-2016, 07:42 AM

I have an AVO kit with a tune from FT86 Speed Factory. I haven't had any issues in the 11 months or so I've had it installed.

LOLS2K · 02-24-2016, 07:46 AM

In before totaled...

Ashikabi · 02-24-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by empower-auto

subscribed for horrible advice and horrible spelling/grammar.

Hooray! More annoying vague complaints about the forum. If you don't like it here, why don't you go over to HondaTech? I'm certain you'll fit in just fine.

King Tut · 02-24-2016, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

If you're looking for a more readily available kit I'd say Crawford's kit probably has the fewest failures. But there might be an issue with the size of the control group.

I think Crawford still owns the only Crawford kit ever sold and he has to upload a new tune every day.

Calum · 02-24-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

I think Crawford still owns the only Crawford kit ever sold and he has to upload a new tune every day.

PandaSPUR · 02-24-2016, 10:08 AM

Lots of topics on this already.

Look up the stickied thread that lists good turbo setups for DD. Find a good tuner. Make sure you install all supporting mods.

fumanchu1 · 02-24-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by empower-auto

subscribed for horrible advice and horrible spelling/grammar.

You again.... you going to complain again and not offer any explanation, or respond to anyone challenging your point of view? that was your intention? Well then kindly take a seat over there and let people who don't talk in random blanket statements discuss things.

wbradley · 02-24-2016, 10:42 AM

I like the looks of the AVO kit for a daily driver. However, a simple survey of issues with the SBD kit is a good start considering they probably outsell everyone else many times over. Many issues will not be the fault of the manufacturer though, and you need to be able to know what is/isn't.

In summation there is no answer to the OP's question. Far to many installer variables.

Here are 3 factors you might consider:

-type of turbo/housing/bearing, manufacturer quality
-quality/consistency of piping and intercooler
-design and routing of piping and turbo location, how it relates to heat management, and what addition supporting work needed to mitigate it.

Simplest probably better for consistency. Another reason I like the look of AVO.

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