Turbo Specialties VQ30 turbo kit review
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Originally Posted by t6378tp
doc do you think there is enough room for a t3/t4 turbo with a adapter flange
there is enough room. that flange is not that thick, at most 1/2 inch- not that much of a difference. t3/t4 IMO will fit based upon my experience. there is enough room on the exhaust side.
Im thinking of going with this kit would you recomend it? I would do the better pistons, rods and a motor refresh so I can run 18psi. Im going fo the 400whp mark by the next summer, do you think this the best way to attack that?
and to note DOC the flange is a lil more than a half inch thick and they can mak eyou any flange you want all you have to do is email them.
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Like I said this kit now has the potential to be very powerful. Turbo Specialties deals soley in Garrett turbos. BUT I would imagine they could supply any turbo you wanted with the kit.
Guys the information youre gathering is what kicks this kit up a notch!!! Thank you thus far If I havent thanked you already.
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call and ask for Doug Adams
My bad, you do have more than 3-4 inches worth of room beyond what the t-28 takes up. so if its more than 1/2 of an inch it would still be OK. Very cool that they will make you any flange necessary to do the job.
Like I said this kit now has the potential to be very powerful. Turbo Specialties deals soley in Garrett turbos. BUT I would imagine they could supply any turbo you wanted with the kit.
Guys the information youre gathering is what kicks this kit up a notch!!! Thank you thus far If I havent thanked you already.
Like I said this kit now has the potential to be very powerful. Turbo Specialties deals soley in Garrett turbos. BUT I would imagine they could supply any turbo you wanted with the kit.
Guys the information youre gathering is what kicks this kit up a notch!!! Thank you thus far If I havent thanked you already.
Heres a link to them man.http://www.ztspeedandfab.com/Products/Turbo_Flanges.htm
Last edited by kzoosho; Sep 16, 2007 at 06:45 PM.
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Ok cool. Just making sure. I know the flange that i ordered was a t3 with a transition to a round opening so that i can weld it to my 2.5 inch feed pipe. With me i am local about 2 hours from them so i am very lucky Heres a link to them man.http://www.ztspeedandfab.com/Products/Turbo_Flanges.htm
Heres a link to them man.http://www.ztspeedandfab.com/Products/Turbo_Flanges.htmA special thanks to you kzoosho and Kevlo911 for finding this adapter plate. Now this kit can make big numbers!!!!
This kit is so worth it even for the ones that want high HP.
this thread is Doc approved officially. Sticky maybe?
this kit fits 95-01 (realistically) and can be adapted to fit a 02-03. ( the header, and double set of exhaust pipes would fit- one trouble area might be the intercooler piping and fitting it to the 3.5)
Last edited by doc2278; Sep 17, 2007 at 08:22 AM. Reason: cause it felt like it
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list of suppliers for this kit
Here is a couple of Links for you guys
Turbo Kit Front mount turbo kit
http://www.turbospecialties-race.com
T-25 to T-3 flange adapter
http://www.ztspeedandfab.com/Products/Turbo_Flanges.htm
T3/T4 Turbo
http://www.turbounlimited.com/catalo...roducts_id=168
Boost Controller
http://www.optionimports.com/booscon.html
Silicone couplers
http://www.stylinmotors.com/couplers.html
Methanol Boost Cooler
http://www.snowperformance.net/product.php?pk=6
Intercooler piping
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/
http://www.optionimports.com/intercooler.html
And if none of these work for you,.... There's Always EBAY
Turbo Kit Front mount turbo kit
http://www.turbospecialties-race.com
T-25 to T-3 flange adapter
http://www.ztspeedandfab.com/Products/Turbo_Flanges.htm
T3/T4 Turbo
http://www.turbounlimited.com/catalo...roducts_id=168
Boost Controller
http://www.optionimports.com/booscon.html
Silicone couplers
http://www.stylinmotors.com/couplers.html
Methanol Boost Cooler
http://www.snowperformance.net/product.php?pk=6
Intercooler piping
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/
http://www.optionimports.com/intercooler.html
And if none of these work for you,.... There's Always EBAY
Last edited by doc2278; Sep 17, 2007 at 08:04 PM.
I just placed my order for some of this kits parts.....
My turbo of choice : GT3071R T2 flange 50 a/r comp56 trim .86a/r 90trim turbine w/internal WG and 7psi spring.
I'm looking for response and around 320WHP for my daily duties.
My turbo of choice : GT3071R T2 flange 50 a/r comp56 trim .86a/r 90trim turbine w/internal WG and 7psi spring.
I'm looking for response and around 320WHP for my daily duties.
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you will be pleased with those #'s, Like I said in a PM, it is essential in the parts that you buy, to get the motormount assembly!! that will give you the room you need!!!
Here's another good turbo stuff link http://www.atpturbo.com/
www.turbospecialties-race.com emailed me back and said they are willing to sell the kit for 1850.00 without the turbo, oil and water lines
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www.turbospecialties-race.com emailed me back and said they are willing to sell the kit for 1850.00 without the turbo, oil and water lines
as long as you get the key parts, youre set
I would be all over that kid w/o the turbo for that price BUT.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
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I would be all over that kid w/o the turbo for that price BUT.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
please tell me you got the Motor mount in the Kit, otherwise you wont have much space
I would be all over that kid w/o the turbo for that price BUT.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
Piping is too small for my taste, and I do not like the extra fuel injectors and controller. I am waiting for them to tell me when my manifolds will be ready so I can get the car started. I only got about month n half before I put her away for the winter and I wanna get the car dialed in.
also the kit comes with the manifold, turbo and j-pipe all mounted, I only want the manifolds no turbo, j-pipe or down pipe cause these will not fit the new larger turbo
and I emailed them again asking if that price include the fuel system stuff cause I do not want that either .. will post when they email me back
I was under the impression the pipes are 2". They look awefully small in the pictures. I'm looking for bit over 300WHP. If their pipes where 2.5" I would also get them, but I don't think they are.
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Pipes are 2 inch, I measured it. Can always ask them to get you bigger pipes. JAT (just a thought)
so I guess the only thing I wants from this kit is the manifolds, motor mount and intercooler
I'll shot them another email
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BlackBird, your parts come in yet?
any questions you all might have, Pm me or post up on this thread.
I have to re-tune here very soon since I have increased the cfm's into the turbo. I have made a 3'' intake charge taking in cool air from the bottom of the car. And I now have full 3'' inch exhaust system. Now I can rum more boost safely
any questions you all might have, Pm me or post up on this thread.
I have to re-tune here very soon since I have increased the cfm's into the turbo. I have made a 3'' intake charge taking in cool air from the bottom of the car. And I now have full 3'' inch exhaust system. Now I can rum more boost safely
BlackBird, your parts come in yet?
any questions you all might have, Pm me or post up on this thread.
I have to re-tune here very soon since I have increased the cfm's into the turbo. I have made a 3'' intake charge taking in cool air from the bottom of the car. And I now have full 3'' inch exhaust system. Now I can rum more boost safely
any questions you all might have, Pm me or post up on this thread.
I have to re-tune here very soon since I have increased the cfm's into the turbo. I have made a 3'' intake charge taking in cool air from the bottom of the car. And I now have full 3'' inch exhaust system. Now I can rum more boost safely
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As some of you already know, I recently installed the turbo specialties turbo kit for the VQ30!
Here is my opinion of it thus far:
Pros: This kit is one of the most complete kits ive seen ans since there are not alot of companies putting out turbo kits for the max, that says alot.
Kit came with an all in one computer control unit, Which includes, turbo timer, boost controller, qm run boost data logger,injector driver( this kit comes with a compensative set of injectors so you dont run lean),I was VERY impressed with this since its not that hard to wire in!!! So the less electronic equipment YOu have to buy the better. And Yes it works like it should!!! turbo timer and all.
The Kit also comes with a new motor mount and engine Bracket, And Bolts to install it.
Turbo manifold as well as down pipes are ALL INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.
INSTALL:
Heres where it was tricky, some key points to think about here is,... Dropping the oil pan to install your oil return fitting, (this was the only thing I outsourced and costed roughly 450.00 to do,.. just FYI)
Now the oil return line itself is a fiber wrapped 5/8 inch rubber tube. I would recommend getting Steel braided 5/8 line at your local pepboys (got mine for 32.00) Also get a 5/8 L fitting and 5/8 inch collars. ( this is so anything that flies up off the road wont cut that line.)
The heat shield that comes with this kit needs to be trimmed to fit. I recommend that you get a table mounted rotary grinder ( 2 sanding wheels with a motor in the middle to put it simply) This is so you can grind down the sharp edges when you trim the shield. To cut this shield I used large Metal shears, but you can use a dremel with a cutting disc. I would also recommend using a marker when marking out your trim areas on the shield itself.
Now to the Turbo,
The Top oil inlet tube needs to be bent a little otherwise it runs into the fan ( will edit this with pics this week for you guys). To bend the tube, I bought a aluminum tube bender from Autozone (6.00). I then marked the tube at the points in which it needed to be bent. Then I ground the edge of the fitting where it would interupt the fan. A Dremel will do the job just fine here, dont grind too much though or else you comprimise the integrity of the fitting.
Here is my opinion of it thus far:
Pros: This kit is one of the most complete kits ive seen ans since there are not alot of companies putting out turbo kits for the max, that says alot.
Kit came with an all in one computer control unit, Which includes, turbo timer, boost controller, qm run boost data logger,injector driver( this kit comes with a compensative set of injectors so you dont run lean),I was VERY impressed with this since its not that hard to wire in!!! So the less electronic equipment YOu have to buy the better. And Yes it works like it should!!! turbo timer and all.
The Kit also comes with a new motor mount and engine Bracket, And Bolts to install it.
Turbo manifold as well as down pipes are ALL INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.
INSTALL:
Heres where it was tricky, some key points to think about here is,... Dropping the oil pan to install your oil return fitting, (this was the only thing I outsourced and costed roughly 450.00 to do,.. just FYI)
Now the oil return line itself is a fiber wrapped 5/8 inch rubber tube. I would recommend getting Steel braided 5/8 line at your local pepboys (got mine for 32.00) Also get a 5/8 L fitting and 5/8 inch collars. ( this is so anything that flies up off the road wont cut that line.)
The heat shield that comes with this kit needs to be trimmed to fit. I recommend that you get a table mounted rotary grinder ( 2 sanding wheels with a motor in the middle to put it simply) This is so you can grind down the sharp edges when you trim the shield. To cut this shield I used large Metal shears, but you can use a dremel with a cutting disc. I would also recommend using a marker when marking out your trim areas on the shield itself.
Now to the Turbo,
The Top oil inlet tube needs to be bent a little otherwise it runs into the fan ( will edit this with pics this week for you guys). To bend the tube, I bought a aluminum tube bender from Autozone (6.00). I then marked the tube at the points in which it needed to be bent. Then I ground the edge of the fitting where it would interupt the fan. A Dremel will do the job just fine here, dont grind too much though or else you comprimise the integrity of the fitting.
Hi Doc,
Can you confirm if the turbo is fed by both manifolds? The pic on turbospecialties seems pretty misleading. Do you have any closeup pics of how the rear manifold feeds the turbo?
Thanks,
Can you confirm if the turbo is fed by both manifolds? The pic on turbospecialties seems pretty misleading. Do you have any closeup pics of how the rear manifold feeds the turbo?
Thanks,
Last edited by bohead; Oct 11, 2007 at 09:37 AM.