To Greddy Turbo Owners (or SBD/Zage Turbo).... Melted Radiator Fans? General Opinion?

[maxjedi]

Originally Posted by ztan

Are you still on stock injectors at 11.5 psi? Woudn't mind seeing some logs seeing how much PI time you're using at the top end.

With unleaded fuel, you should expect 65 to 70% PI duty at 11.5, and 75 to 80% at 13psi.

[myioz86]

ZTAN
I am on stock engine with SBD turbo , invidia n1 cat back , invidia 2.75 over pipe and a custom ss 3" mid pipe with high flow cat.3" mid pipe gave me nearly 2psi more.about to go on the dyno next week to see what iv ended up with.

[spdbydesign]

Originally Posted by mrk1

I have installed a handful of SBD kits and am not a fan, missing parts, low quality.

Mark, in the early days of the kit, we were still adding parts to the kit, to make the install easier than another companies similar offering. (We were also working through a bug I found in the design that caused the turbocharger to boost spike, which we have now remedied.)

We also include a BOV standard, and found some cars like different spring pressures than others. (Depending on where vacuum source is taken.) So now we include both spring pressures standard, from which to test and pick.

The kit has continued to evolve, though the current configuration is comprehensive of everything you need. (Including even parts we have simply been told would be beneficial from a dealers and customers, which most may not even use.)

So, consider taking another look before you pass off the kit.

There's a reason this kit is selling in huge numbers, and it's not strictly the price.

I don't think you'll find a single other person saying the kit was missing ANYTHING in the reviews over the past 6 months.

We listen to the public feedback, so if there's an issue, post it up and make everyone aware.

We have nothing to hide here, but genuinely want to produce the easiest kit to install on the market.

My Best,

Chris Riggs

[spdbydesign]

In regards to the fans melting, we have NEVER had an issue to my knowledge with our variant. I've also not read anything publicly.

Keep in mind, we use a larger spec turbo which doesn't have the backpressure issues from using a small turbine wheel, resulting in lower EGT and IAT temps.

I really don't foresee this issue with the SBD kit.

We also include heat wrap standard in our kits, to wrap the downpipe with for added safety.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

i understand that this fan was burned in this pick was because the greddy owner overspooled the turbo.

i would get the sbd its cheaper and you get the same performance or around there

Overspooled? This was at 7 psi.

[spdbydesign]

I can 100% assure our customer base this has NEVER been reported with the SBD turbo Kit, which I strictly attribute to our use of a larger, more efficient turbo.

[Boofneenee]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Overspooled? This was at 7 psi.

I remember reading in an older thread that used this same image/pic by the greddy kit because the were spinning the turbo out of its efficiency range. No expert here just trying to remember and regurgitate the thread.

[mrk1]

Originally Posted by spdbydesign

Mark, in the early days of the kit, we were still adding parts to the kit, to make the install easier than another companies similar offering. (We were also working through a bug I found in the design that caused the turbocharger to boost spike, which we have now remedied.)

We also include a BOV standard, and found some cars like different spring pressures than others. (Depending on where vacuum source is taken.) So now we include both spring pressures standard, from which to test and pick.

The kit has continued to evolve, though the current configuration is comprehensive of everything you need. (Including even parts we have simply been told would be beneficial from a dealers and customers, which most may not even use.)

So, consider taking another look before you pass off the kit.

There's a reason this kit is selling in huge numbers, and it's not strictly the price.

I don't think you'll find a single other person saying the kit was missing ANYTHING in the reviews over the past 6 months.

We listen to the public feedback, so if there's an issue, post it up and make everyone aware.

We have nothing to hide here, but genuinely want to produce the easiest kit to install on the market.

My Best,

Chris Riggs

The 3 kits I have fitted all had incorrect couplers to make the throttle body to IC pipe connection, and no I don't consider stretching a 2.75" coupler onto the 3" TB is an acceptable answer. I'm not trying to get into this again, I do what I can and wont install the SBD kit in my shop anymore.

[Boofneenee]

The difficult part of interpreting these SBD reviewes are trying to diagnose what is real and what is made up. Their are alot of folks out here that react negatively to sbd because of the suspected Greddy counterfeit idea. Not saying these people are lying its just a factor to consider when taking these comments in

[spdbydesign]

There's no fake reviews. I would NEVER do such a thing if that's what is being suggested.

Join our Facebook group. There's over 60 owners of the kit, that will be HAPPY to vouch for it's quality.

See signature below if you would like to be added. Go straight to the source and ask the owner's group what they think!

[spdbydesign]

Originally Posted by mrk1

The 3 kits I have fitted all had incorrect couplers to make the throttle body to IC pipe connection, and no I don't consider stretching a 2.75" coupler onto the 3" TB is an acceptable answer. I'm not trying to get into this again, I do what I can and wont install the SBD kit in my shop anymore.

We ship the correct silicone with the kit.

Are you suggesting we cant properly size a $6 piece of silicone, which could be easily sourced from numerous places....including Ebay or siliconeintakes.com?

Come on now

[Boofneenee]

Originally Posted by spdbydesign

There's no fake reviews. I would NEVER do such a thing if that's what is being suggested.

Join our Facebook group. There's over 60 owners of the kit, that will be HAPPY to vouch for it's quality.

See signature below if you would like to be added. Go straight to the source and ask the owner's group what they think!

No, I was encouraging the audience to consider the fact that members of the community may try and trash your reputation out of spite or moral misconception. Again, I'm not accusing either party I'm simply encouraging parties on both sides of the fence to keep this in mind when making their decision

[SteveIsBored]

I thought the kit was simple and painless to install, but there were a few tight spots. I dd my car and have no issues what so ever and no regrets in purchasing the sbd kit. I also remember reading the melting fans at the track posts as it was discussed in the sbd owners thread and I believe it said the owner with the melted fans was running the turbo out of its efficiency range on an e85 tune but I could be wrong. I also believe that no n/a car turned fi would survive on a track without thousands in supporting mods.

[spdbydesign]

Understood, appreciate the clarification.

I don't want ANYONE overstating or understating any product we carry.

I also don't need anybody vouching for us or trying to build our "street cred." Though we do appreciate those who have had a good experience with our products...sharing it online.

It's a solid kit, fits well, comprehensive and in 2015 is a plug-n-play affair.

When we first started working with Zage in early 2014, we had to make some modifications to the design.

But I can confidently tell you the current version is 100% rock solid and there's no surprises in the installation.

If anyone has a bad experience with the kit, for the sake of your fellow forum members, share it.

The whole point of this community is to voice your experiences, forcing the vendor community to improve their products.