Which turbo kit is better for turbo upgrade?

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by 2JZ-GTE

Well im just not going something crazy like 700 whp with a built block. just simply want at least 200~300HP range as daily driver. And thanks now i have better sense about the full blown kit

And not going to squeeze 600+ on this stock engine and tranny
Thanks

no problem. based on my own observations and preferences PTuning is a wonderful kit, pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. FBM is amazing quality as is AVO. @jamesm can attest to the Revworks kit.

[jamesm]

Revworks kit quality is great. As good as anything else out there. Ptuning is also great, but the price is a little much when you start adding it all up, and you don't even get a gtx turbo iirc. I'm also not a fan of all that intercooler piping and the turbo location. I like how they include lots of little machined pieces that are pretty, but you pay a pretty penny for them, and what that's worth to you is a personal decision lol.

Fbm kit is also high quality, very easy to tune, but has well-documented cooling issues. The fans the kit comes with are really cheap and insufficient, but they offer solutions to solve that problem. Their base kit is a pretty good deal if you stay with the gt2871r. Just budget some extra money for cooling shrouds and maybe some better fans.

MAP's new kit is also looking nice, but it's a journal-bearing (I think) oil cooled turbo and you have to hack up the crash structure to fit it.

KAB's kit is coming soon... Very nice but I'm not sure what the price will be.

We're definitely not short on good options at this point.

If revworks can get their kit out at the price they want to it'll be the value leader. Not the cheapest kit, but probably the best value for what you get.

[2JZ-GTE]

Originally Posted by jamesm

Revworks kit quality is great. As good as anything else out there. Ptuning is also great, but the price is a little much when you start adding it all up, and you don't even get a gtx turbo iirc. I'm also not a fan of all that intercooler piping and the turbo location. I like how they include lots of little machines pieces that are pretty, but you pay a pretty penny for them, and what that's worth to you is a personal decision lol.

tbh i dont like the Ptunings piping and turbo location either :S and the red coated pipe.... i guess Ptunning is off the list now.......
now just Vortech,Revworks and Full Blown !

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by jamesm

Revworks kit quality is great. As good as anything else out there. Ptuning is also great, but the price is a little much when you start adding it all up, and you don't even get a gtx turbo iirc. I'm also not a fan of all that intercooler piping and the turbo location. I like how they include lots of little machined pieces that are pretty, but you pay a pretty penny for them, and what that's worth to you is a personal decision lol.

Fbm kit is also high quality, very easy to tune, but has well-documented cooling issues. The fans the kit comes with are really cheap and insufficient, but they offer solutions to solve that problem. Their base kit is a pretty good deal if you stay with the gt2871r. Just budget some extra money for cooling shrouds and maybe some better fans.

MAP's new kit is also looking nice, but it's a journal-bearing (I think) oil cooled turbo and you have to hack up the crash structure to fit it.

KAB's kit is coming soon... Very nice but I'm not sure what the price will be.

We're definitely not short on good options at this point.

If revworks can get their kit out at the price they want to it'll be the value leader. Not the cheapest kit, but probably the best value for what you get.

You're right the PTuning kit doesnt come with a GTX turbo (standard GT3076 im pretty sure), but they tried one on the prototype and while it spooled earlier, they said it actually lost 3-5 hp on the top end (weird). I havent seen KAB's kit yet. by any chance do you know what base turbo they might bring to the table?

JDL looks to be a well put together kit iirc.

[andrew20195]

Originally Posted by 2JZ-GTE

and the red coated pipe.... i guess Ptunning is off the list now.......

They also offer black and polished.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

I havent seen KAB's kit yet. by any chance do you know what base turbo they might bring to the table?

New Custom Turbo Kit being developed in South FL by KAB Customs

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

New Custom Turbo Kit being developed in South FL by KAB Customs

oooooo...that looks really fun

Your making me re think my turbo kit preference now...damn you just when I thought I had it all figured out lol@Sportsguy83

The piping is almost too simple to believe...

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Your making me re think my turbo kit preference now...damn you @Sportsguy83

you welcome!!

[Fabron757]

Originally Posted by lexusb3

I'm at 545 and scarred everytime I WOT lol

Can I see your dyno chart? Im just curious on what it looks like. Im at 471hp @16lbs and my dyno chart is posted in the dyno thread and I didn't see yours unless I missed it.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

you welcome!!

Notice any cooling issues yet?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Notice any cooling issues yet?

I have Robispec Radiator/Oil Cooler. Did 35 Dyno passes two weeks ago, sometimes five back to backtoback, oil temp did not go over 205.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by 2JZ-GTE

Oh im sorry ill reword that.... ummm
Im trying to get a turbo kit that i could possibly upgrade the turbo later AND i cant just buy the part that i wanted because i dont know the set up and piping works.

It sounds to me like you are stuck in the mindset of WRX/STI/Supra owners who often change out their turbos as they upgrade their cars. This car doesn't come with a factory turbo and so it isn't limited in the way those cars are. You are buying a complete kit here, so get the turbo that will ultimately meet your end goal. You can always run less boost if you want to.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I have Robispec Radiator/Oil Cooler. Did 35 Dyno passes two weeks ago, sometimes five back to backtoback, oil temp did not go over 205.

I'm going to assume because of the inch long piping you get max boost before 4k rpm...what were the ambient temps that day? (Doubt you can remember, Doesn't hurt to ask lol) How's the fitment with the larger rad, tight fit or more like snug fit? If this kit comes in below Ptuning's pricey kit I'll sell my kidney for one.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by King Tut

It sounds to me like you are stuck in the mindset of WRX/STI/Supra owners who often change out their turbos as they upgrade their cars. This car doesn't come with a factory turbo and so it isn't limited in the way those cars are. You are buying a complete kit here, so get the turbo that will ultimately meet your end goal. You can always run less boost if you want to.

On top of that, any turbo kit besides the AVO stage 1 will be more than enough for your power goals.