Vortech or AVO, seriously torn - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

deucethemoose · 04-19-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

I see more of a 15% decrease in efficiency, and I have access to it every where. I don't thing I have ever herd of a 30% loss actually. I wouldn't smack talk e85 because it doesn't work for you specifically. I see where you are coming from however.

Meh. Scientific statistics say 25-30. I'll roll with their facts. I'm not talking "smack", I'm pointing out the mathematical obvious. E85 is less efficient and ultimately will end up costing you more. If doing some rather basic math is smack talking then I suppose guilty as charged.

NickFRS · 04-19-2013, 08:19 PM

i'll stick to 92 since its a not even a half mile out of my way home to snag it at the cheapest chevron off 205 @212....... Plus the dudes there are always hella dope and treat my car with 100% respect. Always the same guys rocking out to some old 90's rock.

Pete156 · 04-21-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbar

If you want a smooth, factory feeling powerband with no intrusion to you oil system. A smooth and instant power delivery, wicked manufacturer support and support from the big name brands that have a reputation to lose. Then go vortech.

I have seen the AVO kit in person, the numbers are there on the dyno but to be totally honest, I wouldn't be too stoked to pop my hood and show it off.

Smooth factory feeling powerband, instant power delivery? Sounds like Paul's car with the AVO setup. Maybe you should go for a ride.

I am buying the AVO kit. Unlike other posters, I don't pop my hood to get the girls to take off their shirts. I have outgrown that age, thank you, and put modifications on my car for more practical reasons. I do however get a kick out of opening a hood and NOT seeing the turbo!

Wonderbar · 04-21-2013, 01:45 PM

I've seen all the dynos from bob, I've seen all the dynos from Perrin.

Since I've grown up, I do care about the quality of parts and the visual appeal if I am going to spend thousands of my hard earned dollars. It's the same reason I spent the extra money to have my eclipse redone at PSI.

I just don't see that build quality in the AVO kit, I'm sorry. The performance is great, which I believe I mentioned above. But it looks like something from eBay.

And yes, you can see the turbo as soon as you pop the hood and look in...

Drift-Office · 04-23-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

I'm thinking I really need to pay Bob at @Drift-Office a visit and check out this beast myself

Well, I think Ben and Johnny plus a few others are coming down again, with new mods, we can chat then and I'm sure Paul / AVO wouldn't mind going for test drives.

Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

BRZPDX · 04-24-2013, 12:13 AM

I've sat in a Vortech SC'd BRZ at Perrin, now I need to drive up to Driftoffice to check out the AVO!

stockysnail · 04-24-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZPDX

I've sat in a Vortech SC'd BRZ at Perrin, now I need to drive up to Driftoffice to check out the AVO!

Please do and give us a long description of both so it can help us decide what we want as well.

Not that I have the money for that right now.

Maximania · 05-14-2013, 09:26 AM

Hey OP, to bring this topic back from the dead, any updates from the AVO setup at Drift Office?

BRZPDX · 05-14-2013, 09:37 AM

I have not had the chance to drive up there yet. Work and life has been interfering. I'll probably give them a call today.

tonyfrs86 · 05-14-2013, 11:30 PM

well i spent 6700 on a stage 1.5 AVO turbo for my auto frs...totally worth the money! i dont really have anything to compare it to besides stock but it makes a huge difference. the power is always there if needed, just give it some gas and go. this might be since im in an auto i always have boost.

instead of having to wait till your in the 5500 or higher rpm to feel some oomph its more at like 2500. also if its wet out you dont want to romp on the gas since you could break traction pretty easy.

*edit* the 6700 includes parts, labor and tuning.

Chen · 05-14-2013, 11:48 PM

I'm actually trying to decide between the 2 as well. I'm leaning towards turbo. But after this thread I'm leaning towards sc. Glad this thread is actually useful and not just people bashing on either or.

deucethemoose · 05-15-2013, 12:41 AM

Mine is presently at Drift Office getting the AVO kit installed.

tonyfrs86 · 05-15-2013, 01:34 AM

nice, tell us how your drive goes after you get it back!.

deucethemoose · 05-15-2013, 01:46 AM

I heard about your drive - or at least your ride along with Bob...

04-19-2013, 08:19 PM	#30
NickFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Gladstone Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 899 Thanked 440 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s)	i'll stick to 92 since its a not even a half mile out of my way home to snag it at the cheapest chevron off 205 @212....... Plus the dudes there are always hella dope and treat my car with 100% respect. Always the same guys rocking out to some old 90's rock. __________________ 2013 Sion FRS 2014 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru XV

05-15-2013, 12:41 AM	#40
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Mine is presently at Drift Office getting the AVO kit installed. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

05-15-2013, 01:46 AM	#42
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I heard about your drive - or at least your ride along with Bob... __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

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Maximania Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: ~ Location: USA Posts: 39 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Hey OP, to bring this topic back from the dead, any updates from the AVO setup at Drift Office?

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tonyfrs86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 raven frs Location: seattle Posts: 155 Thanks: 41 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	well i spent 6700 on a stage 1.5 AVO turbo for my auto frs...totally worth the money! i dont really have anything to compare it to besides stock but it makes a huge difference. the power is always there if needed, just give it some gas and go. this might be since im in an auto i always have boost. instead of having to wait till your in the 5500 or higher rpm to feel some oomph its more at like 2500. also if its wet out you dont want to romp on the gas since you could break traction pretty easy. edit the 6700 includes parts, labor and tuning.

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Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 00-AP1 20-A90 06-Z33 07-FA5 93-NA1 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,634 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,278 Times in 856 Posts Mentioned: 309 Post(s)	I'm actually trying to decide between the 2 as well. I'm leaning towards turbo. But after this thread I'm leaning towards sc. Glad this thread is actually useful and not just people bashing on either or.

05-15-2013, 01:34 AM	#41
tonyfrs86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 raven frs Location: seattle Posts: 155 Thanks: 41 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	nice, tell us how your drive goes after you get it back!.

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