AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by protpibe

You can find a used cable for cheap, or if you have someone local that already has one, you can borrow it. You don't need to have your car tuned if you have the base map. it's as simple as connecting your car to your laptop and clicking a few buttons to flash the map. Done. Seriously, the AVO base maps aren't a starting point for a tuner, they're actual refined tunes for their Stage 1/2/3 kits.

And I live in Winnipeg MB Canada. I have no tuners anywhere near me lol

The way it has always been told from AVO directly (at least as I can remember from reading here and conversations on the phone with them), is that their basemaps are that, basemaps and require a final refined custom tune.

[DesertFrs]

Originally Posted by DrunkMonkey45

So here's a question what's needed to make about 310-320 whp consistently?

All you need is Stg 1 kit, 2 1/2" or 3" full exhaust, 8psi actuator and boost solenoid and call it done. It will also depend what fuel you have on pump gas 91oct or 93oct. No need for injectors, pump or E85. As long as you have a good tune on either 91 but preferably 93oct you'll have your goal.


You can get a hold of @DeliciousTuning and maybe he has access to my old tunes that had that power on 91oct. But trust me once you get their you will want more and that's where the other parts come in.


With my current setup I am pushing 419whp and 356wtq on E85 14-16psi. This is where you need to start playing with boost by gear, traction is no longer in my cars vocabulary.

[DrunkMonkey45]

Originally Posted by DesertFrs

All you need is Stg 1 kit, 2 1/2" or 3" full exhaust, 8psi actuator and boost solenoid and call it done. It will also depend what fuel you have on pump gas 91oct or 93oct. No need for injectors, pump or E85. As long as you have a good tune on either 91 but preferably 93oct you'll have your goal.


You can get a hold of @DeliciousTuning and maybe he has access to my old tunes that had that power on 91oct. But trust me once you get their you will want more and that's where the other parts come in.


With my current setup I am pushing 419whp and 356wtq on E85 14-16psi. This is where you need to start playing with boost by gear, traction is no longer in my cars vocabulary.

down here in florida we have access to 93 everywhere pretty much so no problem there. But im only looking for that power because i want reliability over straight out performance. plus no need to have more if you can't put it to the ground no matter what?

[DesertFrs]

Originally Posted by DrunkMonkey45

down here in florida we have access to 93 everywhere pretty much so no problem there. But im only looking for that power because i want reliability over straight out performance. plus no need to have more if you can't put it to the ground no matter what?

Having that said, with the parts I advised you of you'll make ur goal. If you want more power it's very easy but traction is a factor. With having a good set of tires, bushings to get rid of rear wheel hop, and boost by gear, you can have a car that has plenty of power like I do that is usable. Because we all know we don't need 14-16psi in 1-2 gear. Go with 12psi 1-2 gear and start increasing psi for higher gears and trust me you'll have traction for sure. I've done plenty of testing on this kit and it still has potential. But overall 310-330 will be nice. Hit up @DeliciousTuning to get you set up with a great tune if you end up buying the AVO kit.

[toast]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

The way it has always been told from AVO directly (at least as I can remember from reading here and conversations on the phone with them), is that their basemaps are that, basemaps and require a final refined custom tune.

That is definitely not what the original AVO thread says in the first post. They were very proud of the 6K+ miles of development they have on their 'base' map. For people who don't care about making 300 hp this is one of the best parts of this - I just want more torque without the horrible stock dip. If I can hit 175 ftlb of flat torque I'm calling it a day and will focus on other aspects of the car.

[AVOturboworld]

The basemap is a safe, reliable tune that will work with 91 octane gas. It won't make the most power because it is not designed for that. Think of it as the stock tune, except for a turbo model. The stock tune was designed to work in all sorts of conditions, and so is our base map.

And just like tuning a stock car, you can make more power if you decide to tune it further than that base map.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by toast

That is definitely not what the original AVO thread says in the first post. They were very proud of the 6K+ miles of development they have on their 'base' map. For people who don't care about making 300 hp this is one of the best parts of this - I just want more torque without the horrible stock dip. If I can hit 175 ftlb of flat torque I'm calling it a day and will focus on other aspects of the car.

Ok, when I got my kit it was one of the first batches, and I had received one of the first stage 2 kits (meaning upgraded 8 psi actuator, upgraded map sensor and I already had full exhaust)) and the basemap for the setup I bought wasn't finalized 100% yet. So my bad because I was thinking about my particular experience, not the out the box stage 1 kit.

[Astroboy]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

The basemap is a safe, reliable tune that will work with 91 octane gas. It won't make the most power because it is not designed for that. Think of it as the stock tune, except for a turbo model. The stock tune was designed to work in all sorts of conditions, and so is our base map.

And just like tuning a stock car, you can make more power if you decide to tune it further than that base map.

Would it work with aftermarket mods such as drop in filters and catless pipes?



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[otterpop]

So I want to purchase this avo stage 1 kit with the 8psi actuator and 2.5 bar map. I have a perrin 3" catback exhaust resonated with stock everything else. Should I purchase the 3 inch front pipe combo by Avo for 1000$ or just stick with the stock or try any other alternate? I'm just looking for some feedback on if the 3" overpipe is really worth the extra versus say 2.5". 1000$ just seems really high but if that's what it takes then by all means. Btw I plan on trying to keep the vehicle stock as best as I can without spending an arm and a leg on upgrades. I know this has been beating hard but I'm still a noob and would love personal feedback or advice for this. Thank you guys.

[Astroboy]

Originally Posted by otterpop

So I want to purchase this avo stage 1 kit with the 8psi actuator and 2.5 bar map. I have a perrin 3" catback exhaust resonated with stock everything else. Should I purchase the 3 inch front pipe combo by Avo for 1000$ or just stick with the stock or try any other alternate? I'm just looking for some feedback on if the 3" overpipe is really worth the extra versus say 2.5". 1000$ just seems really high but if that's what it takes then by all means. Btw I plan on trying to keep the vehicle stock as best as I can without spending an arm and a leg on upgrades. I know this has been beating hard but I'm still a noob and would love personal feedback or advice for this. Thank you guys.

So let me make we're on the same page.. you Want to get an avo turbo kit along with turbo supporting components, but you plan on keeping it in stock condition as much as possible?
Sounds legit to me

[solus]

I havr the 2.5" fp/op probably make a few extra ponies with the 3" ... @protpibe just just upgraded to 3" he should have better input on the difference.

[protpibe]

The turbo spool is instantaneous with the larger downpipe and catless 3" setup. As a result, midrange torque is also instant. I highly recommend it if you have a spare $1000 burning a hole in your pocket.

[otterpop]

Originally Posted by Astroboy

So let me make we're on the same page.. you Want to get an avo turbo kit along with turbo supporting components, but you plan on keeping it in stock condition as much as possible?
Sounds legit to me

Sorry I wasn't specific I meant rebuilding my engine. I will eventually upgrade everything else. Most likely tires first then a clutch and suspensions down the line.

Has anyone had any issues with the fitment of the nameless 2.5" catback with their 2.5" downpipe on the avo kit?

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by otterpop

Sorry I wasn't specific I meant rebuilding my engine. I will eventually upgrade everything else. Most likely tires first then a clutch and suspensions down the line.

Has anyone had any issues with the fitment of the nameless 2.5" catback with their 2.5" downpipe on the avo kit?

If you're running the 8psi actuator, I would suggest a clutch right away. You'll get clutch slip in higher gears in the 9ish psi range.