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Xxyion · 06-01-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Name one. They're all better than Taiwanese garbage .

The only other kit for this money is the JDL turbo kit and the ONLY thing different about that kit is the fact that it uses a real turbo. All other piping and whatnot from ive seen is basically the same as what Zage uses.

All other turbos are easily 2-3k more and some arent even as good.

CxG · 06-02-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Xxyion

The only other kit for this money is the JDL turbo kit and the ONLY thing different about that kit is the fact that it uses a real turbo. All other piping and whatnot from ive seen is basically the same as what Zage uses.

All other turbos are easily 2-3k more and some arent even as good.

1) made in america
2) UEL rumble
3) long cut option allowing you to retain stock crash bar

Amputechture · 06-02-2017, 11:51 AM

I have a JDL kit (not the newer version that has the same cold side components as SBD). All of the hot side components such as the waste-gate, BOV, downpipe, manifold are different and FAR superior quality.

spdbydesignchris · 06-02-2017, 05:42 PM

We use a Melett Turbo, British manufactured but located right here in the USA

http://www.melett.com/contact-usa-canada/

Bunch of close minded racist in this thread, lol.

spdbydesignchris · 06-02-2017, 05:43 PM

We also use a TurboSmart Raceport Valve, manufactured in Australia...

But again apparently that's Taiwanese Junk.

Somebody call the Klan leader and organize a rally.

Teseo · 06-02-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spdbydesignchris

We also use a TurboSmart Raceport Valve, manufactured in Australia...

But again apparently that's Taiwanese Junk.

Somebody call the Klan leader and organize a rally.

Any chance for make the header UEL?

spdbydesignchris · 06-02-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Any chance for make the header UEL?

We do not...

Micztor69 · 06-02-2017, 09:23 PM

Oh I Got You. I was just curious. Is the v3 intercooler actually any better than the v2 and v1? I know some people are wondering if its worth the upgrade.

spdbydesignchris · 06-02-2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Micztor69

Oh I Got You. I was just curious. Is the v3 intercooler actually any better than the v2 and v1? I know some people are wondering if its worth the upgrade.

Intercooler has not changed itself, but the Blow-Off Valve is now welded to the driver side of the core.....vs it's previous location on the MAF Pipe in the engine bay.

We did this to insure no unmetered air issues from the BOV affected idle and drivability. Relocating the BOV to the intercooler insures a smooth driving experience.

sid94 · 07-16-2017, 08:10 PM

I am ordering this kit sometime this week, and receiving an ecutek with it do you guys have a perfered tuner for these kits?? @spdbydesignchris will be on 93

itsjustdavep · 07-18-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sid94

I am ordering this kit sometime this week, and receiving an ecutek with it do you guys have a perfered tuner for these kits?? @spdbydesignchris will be on 93

James from HRI Tuning. Hands Down. Especially if you're in FL.

He's up here in Orlando local to me, but you still may want to reach out.

sid94 · 07-18-2017, 09:15 PM

Perfect I will try to get in contact thank you!!

itsjustdavep · 07-18-2017, 09:50 PM

@spdbydesignchris hey I don't see that V3 on the website

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SUB-FT86 · 07-21-2017, 08:51 AM

I've driven the 400x kit for one whole hour thanks to my best friend having it. I have driven a 2.0t Turbo GC and a 335i coupe and they all had lag. The SBD400x kit had 0 lag. Power felt instantaneous at all times like my car N/A. His car is half the reason I bought the SBD400x and the other reason is the customer service/support of SBD is top notch.

06-02-2017, 09:23 PM	#22
Micztor69 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 15 BRZ Limited Location: Fort Myers, Fl Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh I Got You. I was just curious. Is the v3 intercooler actually any better than the v2 and v1? I know some people are wondering if its worth the upgrade. Last edited by Micztor69; 06-02-2017 at 10:19 PM. Reason: incorrect

07-18-2017, 09:50 PM	#27
itsjustdavep Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 196 Thanks: 33 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@spdbydesignchris hey I don't see that V3 on the website Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 Asphalt HRI Tuned-K&N DropIn-Tomei UEL-Tomei OP-Invidia FP-Nameless Muffled Trackpipe...and corn

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