My turbo problems
05-07-2003 | 02:04 PM
#84
Because everyone sent there money to Hal, who then payed the shop. They bought the kit from Hal.
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
so if the shop installed it, shouldnt it be the shops responsibility? how does Hal play into this?
so if the shop installed it, shouldnt it be the shops responsibility? how does Hal play into this?
05-07-2003 | 03:54 PM
#86
Originally posted by Jeff92se
I did. After using cone filter, my silicone content(indicating dirt) didn't go up.
I did. After using cone filter, my silicone content(indicating dirt) didn't go up.
05-07-2003 | 06:42 PM
#90
Originally posted by mtrai760
Because everyone sent there money to Hal, who then payed the shop. They bought the kit from Hal.
Because everyone sent there money to Hal, who then payed the shop. They bought the kit from Hal.
Same goes for anything else, if someone gives me money to repair someone's computer and a part is broken, if I bought the part then I have to take it up with the shop who sold it to me or the manufacturer. I can't just slap it back to the person who paid and say it's your problem.
Really sucks, he'd be in much better water right now if he just sold the kit and recommended a shop and let the consumer make the money dealings and decisions regarding the install.
I feel for him since this is not a money making job for him, but a hobby. However, the minute you take people's money it becomes a responsibility. Maybe you could've just released your sources and let everyone else buy the parts and get it installed. You could offer help but nothing more.
05-07-2003 | 06:52 PM
#91
Originally posted by BrianV
I feel for him since this is not a money making job for him, but a hobby. However, the minute you take people's money it becomes a responsibility. Maybe you could've just released your sources and let everyone else buy the parts and get it installed. You could offer help but nothing more.
I feel for him since this is not a money making job for him, but a hobby. However, the minute you take people's money it becomes a responsibility. Maybe you could've just released your sources and let everyone else buy the parts and get it installed. You could offer help but nothing more.
05-07-2003 | 07:39 PM
#92
Originally posted by mzmtg
Being courteous on the phone is not the same as having good customer service...
Being courteous on the phone is not the same as having good customer service...
We're not worthy
05-08-2003 | 01:41 AM
#101
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I know for a fact that Hal got the design from mingo for his own setup (which is the exact design mingo talked to us about... which in turn he discussed with Hal). But Hal took it a step further and "customized" each setup for his customers.
The shop(s) installed the kits... how much did Hal participate in the installs, I don't know.
I know for a fact that Hal got the design from mingo for his own setup (which is the exact design mingo talked to us about... which in turn he discussed with Hal). But Hal took it a step further and "customized" each setup for his customers.
The shop(s) installed the kits... how much did Hal participate in the installs, I don't know.
neways.. my turbo kit was gonna be a lil different, i was gonna keep the stock fans =D.. i dind't wanna risk over heating. and eventually getting a race radiator that is shorter and move the whole assembly up. flex pipes, oil cooler, possibly dry sump for the oil, and the intake piping was a lil different.. but this will come during the summer. some of the exhaust work will be done by a techie at JIC that i got to know. so this kit will be worth while, and i will not market it until it is "flawless" (if there really is such thing). i only want retun customers for more products, not because something i made broke because of poor craftsmanship. and it may be possible that i would just sell the design to JIC
05-08-2003 | 03:12 AM
#103
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
If I blew up the tranny, it would be my fault because I took it too extreme. 5-6 psi... alright, you won't blow stuff up, but 10-12 psi will be my fault since I was stupid enough to go that high on stock internals.
I think you're missing Jeff's point, Brian. He's stating that Dixit and Kirk knew full well that they will have to repair damaged parts caused by the turbo setup, but they didn't anticipate turbo parts breaking on their own. There's a huge difference there...
parts breaking because of the turbo boosting too high
vs.
parts breaking because of a bad install
If I blew up the tranny, it would be my fault because I took it too extreme. 5-6 psi... alright, you won't blow stuff up, but 10-12 psi will be my fault since I was stupid enough to go that high on stock internals.
I think you're missing Jeff's point, Brian. He's stating that Dixit and Kirk knew full well that they will have to repair damaged parts caused by the turbo setup, but they didn't anticipate turbo parts breaking on their own. There's a huge difference there...
parts breaking because of the turbo boosting too high
vs.
parts breaking because of a bad install
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Time? Hmmmmm..... I would say one week of taking my time when I had all the correct parts with me.
Money?
Necessity:
- Weld two O2 sensor bungs
Because I don't like how PFI returns the oil:
- New SS oil return line, welding of the oil return adapter onto the upper oil pan, threaded oil return flange on the turbo.
Extra stuff because I'm ****:
- B&M oil cooler, Mocal thermo-sandwich adapter, SS braided lines which I did myself
- FP gauge
- SS fuel lines which I did myself
- Cartech FMU
More bling bling stuff that is not needed:
- ball-bearing turbo
- Blitz SBC iD boost controller
- Blitz DTT DCII turbo timer
Time? Hmmmmm..... I would say one week of taking my time when I had all the correct parts with me.
Money?
Necessity:
- Weld two O2 sensor bungs
Because I don't like how PFI returns the oil:
- New SS oil return line, welding of the oil return adapter onto the upper oil pan, threaded oil return flange on the turbo.
Extra stuff because I'm ****:
- B&M oil cooler, Mocal thermo-sandwich adapter, SS braided lines which I did myself
- FP gauge
- SS fuel lines which I did myself
- Cartech FMU
More bling bling stuff that is not needed:
- ball-bearing turbo
- Blitz SBC iD boost controller
- Blitz DTT DCII turbo timer
Getting a new down pipe with a flex section.
Into having a heat shield made to cover the y-pipe so nothing else melts.
Having a dump line made for the wastegate, it was shooting hot air at my front o2 sensor
Buying exhaust wrap to try and cool things off
Countless number of gaskets and sheet metal to try and solve the exhaust leak
Most of my time has been spent on the exhaust leak
I had plans for a S-AFC and dyno tuning.. that was shoot down the 3rd week, when I had the oil line moved and down pipe made
05-08-2003 | 04:02 AM
#104
Originally posted by bags533
brian- his move to cali was about 2 weeks after my install. And my install was about 1 month after dixit's
brian- his move to cali was about 2 weeks after my install. And my install was about 1 month after dixit's
05-08-2003 | 04:32 AM
#105
www.forcedairtech.com
Those guys seem to know what they are doing with turbo kits. They even have a TWIN TURBO kit for the Subie Impreza
Those guys seem to know what they are doing with turbo kits. They even have a TWIN TURBO kit for the Subie Impreza
05-08-2003 | 05:34 AM
#106
Who are these guys?? They have turbo kits for Maximas 96-00.
http://turbo-kits.com/nissan_turbo_kits.html
http://turbo-kits.com/nissan_turbo_kits.html
05-08-2003 | 05:35 AM
#107
Originally posted by deezo
Who are these guys?? They have turbo kits for Maximas 96-00.
http://turbo-kits.com/nissan_turbo_kits.html
Who are these guys?? They have turbo kits for Maximas 96-00.
http://turbo-kits.com/nissan_turbo_kits.html
They are re-selling the PFI "kit"
05-09-2003 | 07:53 AM
#110
Originally posted by Y2K2Driver
Had you spoken to Dixit before you had your install done? It seems that if Dixit had explained his problems earlier, then you might have had the information needed to better question the kit you purchased. If you didn't talk with Dixit before hand, did his initial positive review persuade you to go with this kit?
Had you spoken to Dixit before you had your install done? It seems that if Dixit had explained his problems earlier, then you might have had the information needed to better question the kit you purchased. If you didn't talk with Dixit before hand, did his initial positive review persuade you to go with this kit?
yes I did, the welds were the biggest problem at that point. He did not know how bad it was and since a different shop was doing mine, the same shop that did hals I felt ok.
Well I should not trust that feeling much more..lol
and ben they have no turbo kit
05-11-2003 | 03:40 PM
#112
Originally posted by lcf
Sorry to hear about your problems, bags. Stuff like this is the only reason I'm hesitant to boost my car. I guess I only have one nut.
Sorry to hear about your problems, bags. Stuff like this is the only reason I'm hesitant to boost my car. I guess I only have one nut.
unless you haave the time, money, and knowledge to do one... nows probably not the best time to buy
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