Full Blown Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[GsxrMe]

If you need to pass emissions this kit isn't for you. That or you need to move to a state that doesn't care.

Also noted. I've always had issues with the replacement fuel pumps until I purchased the Walbro 485. The zip ties and extra o-rings with the replacement pumps is a joke. The Fullblown Walbro 485 kit gives you a real bracket and nothing is no longer paper clipped together. Downside to the FullBlown 485 is the price, but if you can get past that the endgame is perfect.

Originally Posted by Randoman5

This kit looks awesome. It seems like the best FI option for the twins, but i have a question.

What do you guys do when it's time to pass emissions tests? I assume a lot of people live in places where they don't have to, but there seem to be a lot of people running turbos in cities and California.

I always assumed a tuner could rig the ECU to tell and OBDII scan that all the emissions equipment was functioning. i live in Ohio and all they do is a visual inspection for a catalyst (I'd keep the second one) and plug in a scanner.

It's now my understanding that tuners don't do this. In hindsight the legal implications are worrisome so I can't blame them. The only alternative I can see is removing the turbo, bolting up the stock exhaust manifold and returning the tune to stock. This seems inconvenient enough until you think about what you're going to do with the oil and water lines that go to the turbo.

My long term plan was to get this kit, but after a great deal of thought it seems like it might be a major ordeal to keep plates on the thing if I did.

[Randoman5]

Originally Posted by GsxrMe

If you need to pass emissions this kit isn't for you. That or you need to move to a state that doesn't care.

Also noted. I've always had issues with the replacement fuel pumps until I purchased the Walbro 485. The zip ties and extra o-rings with the replacement pumps is a joke. The Fullblown Walbro 485 kit gives you a real bracket and nothing is no longer paper clipped together. Downside to the FullBlown 485 is the price, but if you can get past that the endgame is perfect.

As much as I like the kit, I think I'm going to stay where I am. Is there anyone running this kit who has managed to pass an OBDII scan with all emissions systems reading "ready"

I'm still learning how this stuff works, but it seems to me that if both O2 sensors were installed and the second one was scaled to ignore the lack of cat efficiency it could show in the ready position.

I've also read that there's a possible problem on the vacuum side of things.

I'm not quite ready to give up yet.

[Jyn]

Originally Posted by Randoman5

As much as I like the kit, I think I'm going to stay where I am. Is there anyone running this kit who has managed to pass an OBDII scan with all emissions systems reading "ready"

I'm still learning how this stuff works, but it seems to me that if both O2 sensors were installed and the second one was scaled to ignore the lack of cat efficiency it could show in the ready position.

I've also read that there's a possible problem on the vacuum side of things.

I'm not quite ready to give up yet.

Your tuner should disable the secondary O2 sensor. The OBDII system will still stay in a Ready state. This is how it's done for NA as well with no issues come inspection time.

[svolo4]

Got a great deal on a used FBM premium kit that was used for only 10 hours. It'll be delivered tmrw and I'm looking to start installation thi weekend if wifey agrees to give me a ride to work every day for next couple weeks while FRS is in the garage.
Happy as hell with this purchase, I missed turbo feel so much after I sold my SR20 powered Nissan.

Got a question for @FullBlown
Since I'm buying kit used, can I get only a base tune from you guys?

[mulekr1]

Hey guys I bought a used hot side turbo kit
I’m going to use a 5557 precision journal bearing and buy the fbm stage 1 intercooler separately I didn’t receive any of the hardware that comes with the kit how important is it and is it stuff I won’t be able to source easily? I’m letting a shop do the install, also what budget exhaust advice do you guys have I have OEM front pipe and over pipe currently
If I tune the car using this exhaust set up will my dyno numbers suffer dearly?

Also one more question who did you guys to tune? I live in the north east area but I heard moto east went to shit.

[FRS Johnny]

Anyone know the FBM air intake filter part number? Want to replace it since its old and dirty!

[MotoX16]

Finally made it through all 188 pages! I got my fbm kit ready to go, just waiting for my new clutch to come in the mail. Wish me luck

[Marcoscrdo]

Originally Posted by MotoX16

Finally made it through all 188 pages! I got my fbm kit ready to go, just waiting for my new clutch to come in the mail. Wish me luck

Enjoy the best turbo kit out there! JDL is still good too haha

Post pics when you can!

[MotoX16]

Here's a few pics I took during install. Car is currently over at FBM getting tuned and I'll post up the dyno results when I have them. Cant wait to get this baby back on the road!

[MotoX16]

Today was a successful day! Car is tuned up and running great, now all it needs is a wash! I dont know if its still kept up but you can officially add me to the owners list

Huge thanks to LJ and the team for their great work!

[Cebal]

Wow, such a nice looking numbers! Is that a base kit or premium ? Which turbo are u running?

[MotoX16]

Originally Posted by Cebal

Wow, such a nice looking numbers! Is that a base kit or premium ? Which turbo are u running?

Its a premium kit running a GTX3076R. Here's some more eye candy, I'm in love

[Tmann405]

Using the air intake that comes with the kit, do you have to remove the bumper to clean the air filter?

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by Tmann405

Using the air intake that comes with the kit, do you have to remove the bumper to clean the air filter?

yes.