new JDL turbo kit price?

[spdbydesignchris]

Originally Posted by Xxyion

What are people's thoughts between the SBD 400x kit and the new JDL kit?

SBD did kinda set the price standard, however we all know they are a Chinese based company that makes rep parts. Barring that their track record has been incredibly good in terms of reliability as well as power per dollar. Not to mention the kinda of customer support you get from Chris Riggs on the facebook group. They also tend to be very very open about the changes they makes and every year they improve the kit every way possible.

JDL as we know is an incredibly reputable company. As far as i know has their own R&D department and has spent a lot of time working with turbo companies and using tried and true original parts. Their customer service as far as i know is top notch and they stand by their product. The previous more expensive kits i do know have a very good track record as well.

I still dont know too much about the new kit. Is it the same as the previous single scroll kit offered for 4k? What might be missing? Whats different?

Zage is Taiwanese, not Chinese....just a heads-up.

The best way I can describe it would be like calling a Canadian a Mexican or Vice-Versa, lol.

They may be in the same continent and have some similarities, but they are different countries with different cultures, language, political systems (democratic vs communist) etc.

Spending time in both countries every single year, I can tell you Taiwanese Quality Control & Manufacturing processes are far superior in MOST cases.

That doesn't mean you can't find high quality factories in China, heck, the Iphone is made in China....but by and large, Taiwan is a much safer bet for outsourcing manufacturing.

Friendly FYI. Carry on...

[spdbydesignchris]

Originally Posted by JDLAutoDesign

The base kit has really always been around the $3200-$3300 range to be honest. I put the price up a bit on the site recently as there were some price increases from my vendors that took effect this past January.

As far as the new Turbo kits the main difference from our old kit is the following:

Outsourced Intercooler Kit vs Garrett/CSF Intercooler Core with custom fabricated entanks, and handmade pipes.

Precision 39mm Wastegate vs. Tial 38mm MVS wastegate

Turbosmart Vee Port Pro BOV vs. Tial Q BOV

CNC Mandrel Bend Manifold Runners vs. Hand fit and welded Manifold runners.

The idea was to still use High quality components while speeding up production so we could do more volume. The biggest thing missing is Man hours...

If anyone wants the TurboSmart Vee Port in the SBD Kits, I'll be happy to do it and offer you an additional credit towards a Pre-Welded Oil Pan

It's a much cheaper valve than their RacePort Series, which is what we're including standard in our kits.

Didn't realize JDL was using the Vee Port series, good to know.

I need to research your kit more, as I was unfamiliar with it until a few weeks ago. My apologies for sounding ignorant.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by spdbydesignchris

We just purchased the ENTIRE USA TurboSmart warehouse stock of their Raceport Series BOV, so March 1 the TurboSmart Raceport BOV will be STANDARD at the $2999 price point in the kit. (Your Choice, Anodized Blue or Black)

We are actually waiting on TurboSmart to get more BOV, so they can complete our initial volume purchase order.

I know many have requested this valve for the kit and we're happy to make the change.

There will be NO price increase as a result, just one more way to make this the best kit possible

lol, you posting in the wrong thread? This post is identical to the update in the SPD thread.

[spdbydesignchris]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

lol, you posting in the wrong thread? This post is identical to the update in the SPD thread.

Lol, it's 1 AM in Oklahoma, lay off, haha.

Yes, it appears I did, as I had both windows open and must have double posted, haha.

I'm getting old and grey.

[stevo585]

Support American manufacturing!

[Ahernandez0909]

Keep talking people. I want to read more and act like I'm working! I'm taking dyno numbers will be posted eventually. SBD was my #1 contender, and now I'm leaning a lot towards this kit. @JDLAutoDesign I'm very thankful for your new kit. Most likely, if we can produce upwards of 300 on 93, I'll be pulling the trigger on this kit, then claiming bankruptcy so I don't have to pay off my credit card. Then apply for food stamps and live out of my car, most likely sell my wedding ring since my wife will leave me, but the tears would be falling onto the turbo as I look down at my life decisions and the tears change from tears of depression, to tears of happiness. I'm glad my wife can't see what I post here.

[ShoGun]

Having the new kit installed on the 24th/25th. Will keep you posted

[Xxyion]

Originally Posted by ShoGun

Having the new kit installed on the 24th/25th. Will keep you posted

Please do! I'm curious to see what this kit is capable of!

[Alltezza]

Tell us about the install too! Take some pics lol I don't have any good places here in TN to install turbo kits at least professionally....

[ShoGun]

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Tell us about the install too! Take some pics lol I don't have any good places here in TN to install turbo kits at least professionally....

Having it installed through 86speed. They're planning on doing a detailed video and lots of photos for their blog. But Ill try and post my own here as well

[Alltezza]

Originally Posted by ShoGun

Having it installed through 86speed. They're planning on doing a detailed video and lots of photos for their blog. But Ill try and post my own here as well

Oh? I didn't know they were doing a detailed install video, that would help A LOT.

Do you have the pre welded oil and along with the Drift bar?

[ShoGun]

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Oh? I didn't know they were doing a detailed install video, that would help A LOT.

Do you have the pre welded oil and along with the Drift bar?

Yes going with both of those for my install

[D_Thissen]

http://www.86speed.com/products/jdl-...ion-turbo.html

[Alltezza]

Oh man just saw this video, and I'm hyped!

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