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Originally Posted by WC-BRZ
Heat management is the main reason why PTuning is my favorite kit. When I first started looking into boosting the 86 and started reading people's experiences here, nothing but heat issues with pretty much every kit - not surprising given the turbo location of these kits, i.e. right smack in the front of the engine bay.
Also, the top mount location of every kit is really not very pleasing given that it places so much weight up front - the Ptuning kit, with the exception of charge pipes and FMIC at the front, places the turbo lower which, I believe, is key in retaining the wonderful balance this platform has.
I believe you run your Greddy turbo kit on the track, correct? Using a turbo blanket, oil cooler and vented hood has been a successful strategy so far? Care to share other things you've learned from running the Greddy kit? Regrets? What would you do differently next time around?
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I have full boost at 2300 RPMs, although that's not very nice to the rods, and with a solid heat management strategy, I've had no issues. No BOV/Recirc makes for fantastic transient response and modulation.
No melted fans or anything here; the GReddy kit includes wrap for all exposed wiring anyways. The kit is comprehensive, which is why I picked it.
While the Ptuning has the easiest thermal management out of the box, the lack of response is what swayed me away from it. I don't mind doing a bit extra up front to do things right.
The G25 is almost a bolt-on for the T518Z kit. Rumor has it I may be swapping it on for more power, although the G25 will need a BOV.
I seem to be the only person, literally, successfully tracking a turbo FA20, at anything other than a very casual pace. Pays off to use quality parts and planning ahead.