AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

It's the same price as the 8psi actuators, actually. I'll talk to the factory and see if they can get me some asap.



Only issue is going to be the length of the arm, and mounting it up to the bracket. Not major issues, just something to look out for.

Thanks. Let me know what the factory tells you on ETA for that 12 psi actuator.

[gdrider77]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

It's the same price as the 8psi actuators, actually. I'll talk to the factory and see if they can get me some asap.

Only issue is going to be the length of the arm, and mounting it up to the bracket. Not major issues, just something to look out for.

Paul....Your gonna hate me...After all that harassing to get me the 8psi, didnt realize you guys have 12psi ones available. Can you PM me price and availability of these as well...

Thanks!

[tiny41]

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

You se the stock under tray. It you re having a hard time getting it lined you then loosen the impact beam and pull up on it as you tighten it up. Secondly make sure you have the IC up all the way. All the stock parts fit back in place. The side air panels (behind the grill) need a touch of a trim to fit. YOU NEED ALL OF THOSE PARTS TO KEEP YOUR CAR COOL, in both FI and NA.

Let me know if you need more help

I didn't install the side trims that needed trimming because it got in the way of my oil cooler. I will keep an eye out on my temps now to make sure its properly cooling...

The bottom try should fit though...Mines barely has a gap from the bottom of the intercooler and it was damaged from shipping!

[FrX]

Nearly done with my install. Just got the basemap programmed, and got the car started to check for leaks:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2gjzn1gantfvmqm/VIDEO0020.mp4

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by tiny41

I didn't install the side trims that needed trimming because it got in the way of my oil cooler. I will keep an eye out on my temps now to make sure its properly cooling...

The bottom try should fit though...Mines barely has a gap from the bottom of the intercooler and it was damaged from shipping!

It is a snug fit once everything is back in place

[nataku]

Having tip-in issues lately among other things. Updated my build thread here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...24#post1273024

Looking for any input from previous cars or this platform. I'm hoping it's something simple like bad tune because of exhaust leak or something. I don't blame anyone in particular even if it sounds like it. Each vendor I've worked with has been forthcoming and helpful with all the problems I've had so far.

Hope to have answers soon and have everything sorted out, I'll keep updating.

[andrewFT86]

Originally Posted by nataku

Having tip-in issues lately among other things. Updated my build thread here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...24#post1273024

Looking for any input from previous cars or this platform. I'm hoping it's something simple like bad tune because of exhaust leak or something. I don't blame anyone in particular even if it sounds like it. Each vendor I've worked with has been forthcoming and helpful with all the problems I've had so far.

Hope to have answers soon and have everything sorted out, I'll keep updating.

Did you have the headers checked for leak(s) like Sportsguy83?

[nataku]

Originally Posted by andrewFT86

Did you have the headers checked for leak(s) like Sportsguy83?

I've had a leak at the header flanges pretty much the whole time I've had the kit. It used to go away when everything warmed up but it has since gotten much worse. Grimmspeed gaskets on the way, should see soon if they fix it. I'm hoping I won't have to RMA for new headers.

[FrX]

Originally Posted by nataku

I've had a leak at the header flanges pretty much the whole time I've had the kit. It used to go away when everything warmed up but it has since gotten much worse. Grimmspeed gaskets on the way, should see soon if they fix it. I'm hoping I won't have to RMA for new headers.

I used the Grimmspeed gaskets on my install. I've only run the car for maybe 10 minutes after getting it together so far, but there don't seem to be any leaks.

Side note: PLM overpipe + Perrin motor mounts fit perfectly for me. There does not seem to be any clearance issues.

[andrewFT86]

Originally Posted by nataku

I've had a leak at the header flanges pretty much the whole time I've had the kit. It used to go away when everything warmed up but it has since gotten much worse. Grimmspeed gaskets on the way, should see soon if they fix it. I'm hoping I won't have to RMA for new headers.

I hope it is just that. I ordered the gasket set because of what I read on this thread. Good luck

[ft_sjo]

Thicker gaskets (of the same material and design) are less likely to seal a leak as they're less flexible.

[andrewFT86]

The reason: AVO gaskets are better flanged than OEM gaskets.

[ecko04]

I took @Sportsguy83 advice when it came to gaskets and got some OEM Forester gaskets. No exhaust leak from the header flange once it was all torqued down.

[FrX]

Almost completely done with the turbo install. Only a few minor things left to wrap up. Just took it for its first test drive. In the rain. First and second gear are useless with the stock tires.

I had the same issue with the bumper nearly not having enough room. Even with everything pushed up to the highest adjustments, it is a tight fit. It may have been advantageous to make the intercooler just on row shorter for ease of assembly.