Can I take a ride? (FI) - Houston
 

I've been looking into many FI kits and narrowed it down to the PTuning turbo kit and the Edelbrock supercharger (still awaiting for more testimony and data, but their previous works are always impressive). I'm sure I'd be happy with either one, but when spending that much money, I don't want to leave out any possible data or experiences that may sway me. I know the differences between the two types of setups and have ridden in other cars with FI but never one of the twins. On paper, the differences are clear, but it all comes down to the driving experience (because let's face it, we didn't buy this car for practicality).

So my question is, is anyone with a supercharger or turbo in the Houston area willing to let me ride along (or even drive :bow:)?

Just curious... Why PTuning and not something like Full Blown?

Because

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Also I'd imagine the ability to keep your header is appealing to some.

Don't get me wrong, fbm makes a pretty quality turbo kit for a good price. When it comes down to it, fbm was second on my turbo list. The difference that sold me was the undermounted turbo on the ptuning kit. Keeping the low center of gravity and keeping less heat in the engine bay. It's also mounted after the headers which allows me to use any header I'd like. The guys down at ptuning didn't mind answering any of my questions while I was doing my research, and I've only heard good things from the kit owners.

All in all, there's nothing wrong with the fbm kit. But the ptuning kit just catches my attention a little more.

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This wouldn't happen to be the numbers for the gtx2867r, would it? :eek:

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Yes they are :thumbup:. Late night tuning session from last night.

That's cute :)

What correction factor is that? 1.00 or 1.12?

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We don't do correction factors.

So... fully built motor on E85 dyno sheet vs a 93 octane map. Got it.


Glad you got your car started, though.

Can I take a ride? (FI) - Houston
 

Get your facts straight before you comment please. This dyno chart was on a stock motor, slipping clutch and spinning tires. Keep in mind that this is a mustang dyno as well. I pulled 522 on a dyno dynamics on the same setup I mentioned. But yes it's on e85, that's the only thing you got correct.

OP, you might have better luck asking the H86C group on FB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Houston86Club/

I'll do that. I didn't know there was such a thing. Thanks for posting the link for me.

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I am running the ptuning kit and i love it. If I was anywhere near houston I would let you ride along in it. Let me know if you are up in the dallas area anytime soon as I'll give you a ride here. Dont mind the people who bash ptuning. We have some douche bags up in grapevine *cough*

Let me know where I "bash" PTuning? I never once said anything about their kit. I asked a simple question to the OP as to why he was considering PTuning over everything else. That's all. Freddy came in and posted numbers. I simply replied, that's all. So please, tell me where I said anything about their kit? Their design is definitely interesting and I can see the direction they're going in with trying to mitigate heat soak and imbalance. So again, find any instance that I bashed on their kit.

I took this as bashing, but i like how you didnt defend the douche bag comment.
My apologies for reading into your comment. I have met you before, and how you speak to people in the real world was read through your thread post.

If you took that as a bashing then that's your own prerogative. I can't control your sensitivity levels. I didn't defend the douche bag comment because that's your opinion and you're entitled to it. And frankly I don't care what you think of me, no offense.

I took Freddy's post as humorous, so that's how I replied.

As far as how I speak to people in the real world? I treat everyone with the equal respect they show me. If I come off as stand off-ish it's not because I'm stuck up or think I'm better than others. It's just how I am. Ask anyone in the car community here in DFW. I go above and beyond for anyone.

Lol this escalated quickly.

Yes I kind of meant my post to be funny but it was also to show how proud we are of the torque curve, not for peak hp numbers. OP was asking about our kit vs a supercharger, I guess I should've said more than just try and be funny, apologies.

If there was no competition between us, we'd be stuck with sub-par products :)

Our conversation isnt helping the op. So ill just apologize in hopes to get this thread back on track.
Op, my offer still stands on a ride a long. I can switch back to 93 to give you a realistic look at the power gains the kit can have.

Boost is love. Boost is life.
 

We shouldn't be fighting each other, guys. There's bigger things to worry about. Like boost lag... and shitty roads... crickets :bonk:. But seriously, I appreciate everyone's input.

Thanks @Martyr03, I definitely wouldn't mind that at all. If I'm free one of these weekends, maybe we could set something up. Maybe talk about the pros and cons of the kit over some beer and wings. :cheers:

@Freddy@PTUNING that post was funny to me, but it was also very depressing as I realize how easily you're able to weaken my resolve to do more research. Keep doing posts like that, and you'll have my payment info by tomorrow. Ya killin' me, Freddy.

I spoke to a bunch of Houston 86 guys for you and unfortunately none of them think any of them have the PTuning kit. Maybe Freddy can chime in and see if he's shipped any kits out there. Good luck!

I'm not too picky on which kit it is. Of course, ideally it'd be PTuning, but I just want the general difference on feel between a supercharger with their direct throttle to torque relation vs. a turbo's OOMPH if you know what i mean. In a perfect world, I'd be able to ride in the two applications that look best to me on paper, but I'm not gonna complain. Anyhow, thanks for pulling those strings.

In that case I can find some guys. Let me know if you want to go thru with it and I'll talk to them and connect y'all

Yeah, that sounds good. Just let me know how to get in contact with them, or I could even PM you.

We have a customer name Brian in Plano, TX that runs the PTUNING kit. I believe that's about 1hr away from Houston. He may entertain giving you a ride-along. He's #bjun on this forum.

MrC

Below is a comparison of the PTUNING setup with the GTX2867R vs two popular SC kits that we've tuned. All on 93 octane.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyzs6sa9w.jpg

Plano is about 5 hours from Houston BUT I believe Brian is going to Houston next weekend for wekfest. I'll message him and see if he could give you a ride.

Nvm he's not going anymore.. But I'll contact the Houston guys and let you know

I've actually follow him on Instagram, and his youtube videos. He seems pretty happy with it.

Hey I've arranged a ride for you with a buddy of mine with a supercharger. I'll follow up with someone who has a turbo. Can you PM me with your contact info and fb, so we can get it all coordinated for you please?

Brian should be going to HIN in December if he hasn't canceled.

Yea Brian drove to us to have it installed and tuned then drove back once everything was completed.

Hey there RIP.S2000, just saw this thread and would like to help out if you wanted to see supercharged car. I've got a Innovate/Sprintex supercharger with the intercooler installed on my car. Other than the SC and lightweight NST pulleys, it's a stock car.
I'm in the SE side of Houston. Hit me up and we'll get together.

Lolz. GG

Hey Rip,

I'm in the process of doing a PTuning build if you are in the DFW area any time. It should be done the first week of Feb, just building the motor now.

Was that run done on the PTE5858 turbo?

Yes it was.

I was looking at the fullblown kits and didn't see that as a option... Even their 7k kit doesn't come with it, or am I missing it?

I am finished with the build kinda. It finished at 486/402 on the ptuning kit. Have room for a lot more when I upgrade the clutch

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