Full-Race Turbo Kits Are They The Best?

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Dec 17, 2006 | 03:47 PM
  #16  
I don't think they make a 50 trim but you can buy their manifold and put it on. They make bouth T3 and T4 manifolds.

If you want more info go to www.full-Race.com

Best quality kits in my opinion.
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Dec 17, 2006 | 04:20 PM
  #17  
It's hard to compare Full Race kits to shops like AMS. AMS uses a 5 bolt housing from Precision. Full Race uses the standard 4 bolt garrett housing, or a 2.5in 4 bolt housing that is Full Race specific. The 4 bolt housing's will flow better than the 5 bolt housings. The reason most shops use the 5 bolt is because the standard 4 bolt garrett housing requires you to remove your a/c. Full Race's 4 bolt housing gives the flow of the Garrett housing while retaing your a/c. This is for the gt35r by the way, I can't give specific numbers for other turbo's. Full Race also has the best manifold's IMO.
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Dec 17, 2006 | 05:38 PM
  #18  
of course full race is the best hand down. if you have ever seen their maifold you would know. and if you were even into the honda world you would know that no other companies comare to them. but they are also the most expensive by far
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Dec 17, 2006 | 05:59 PM
  #19  
I was talking to one of they guys that work their yesterday and they were telling me how much success they have been having with the RSX's. 500 WHP with the stock bottom end. Crazy huh!? I am very impressed with the quality. So how much faster does then 4 bolt flow then the 5 bolt? So its a 2.5 inch 02 housing??? I thought it was a 3 inch...
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Dec 17, 2006 | 06:56 PM
  #20  
i can take my FR kit in and out of my car very easily. it only take about 3 hours, because my dp is 2 pieces and built with v-band connections.
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Dec 17, 2006 | 07:26 PM
  #21  
Quote: I was talking to one of they guys that work their yesterday and they were telling me how much success they have been having with the RSX's. 500 WHP with the stock bottom end. Crazy huh!? I am very impressed with the quality. So how much faster does then 4 bolt flow then the 5 bolt? So its a 2.5 inch 02 housing??? I thought it was a 3 inch...
Well faster isn't really the word to use, the 4 bolt housing gives the exhaust flow a more direct path.

Not the o2 housing, that's not what I'm talking about. It's the housing of the turbo itself.

I don't know how to post pictures or I could show you the differance, lemme see if I can find a link for you.

*edit* here's an explanation from Geoff at Full Race post 19 and I was mistaken Full Race uses a 2.75in, Precision uses 2.5in
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=210090

This is ATP's page they have all the differant housings listed that they offer, the first two options show a 4 bolt and 5 bolt. You can see why the 4 bolt will flow better, but also takes up more space in the engine bay.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=GRT
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Dec 18, 2006 | 10:59 AM
  #22  
thanks for the compliments guys. We work to make sure our products are capable of producing the widest, most efficient powerbands possible, and we will stand behind all of our work 100%

if you have any questions feel free to email me at geoff@full-race.com or just post back in this thread.
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Dec 18, 2006 | 11:02 AM
  #23  
Quote: does full race make a true 50 trim kit for the evo?? more info would me nice and price thanks
our stage 1 kit can have the turbo swapped out for a 50 trim at no extra cost.

Give the shop a call if you are interested in pricing, we are having our christmas sale now.
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Dec 18, 2006 | 11:14 AM
  #24  
IMO i think the HKS is the best.
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Dec 18, 2006 | 03:47 PM
  #25  
You are joking, right?^^^^^^^^
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Dec 18, 2006 | 04:34 PM
  #26  
Quote: one of my friends bought there 37r kit and it was a nightmare to install
I got there GT3567R kit (Stage 3GT) don't know if that's the same as there GT37R?

Anyway it was a nightmare to install in, I had to customize everything except the manifold that it self are a piece of art to say the least.

But when it's done it looks the works =)


Here I have divided the DP in two with a v-band clamp. Before it took houers just the remove the DP from the turbo as the bolts where to large to they touched the turbo when tighten them.


If they fix this, and send everything as they promised to send and it fitted I would say Full Race where the best hands down, now I can just say they have the best manifold, the rest of the parts I could just as well bought from some one else. Sorry Geoff that no one listens to me back then.. (I still have a half payed Stage 3GT kit waiting..)

Anyway I bet they have solved the most issues by now, Geoff is as far as I can tell a nice person with great knowledge.
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Dec 19, 2006 | 06:20 AM
  #27  
hi Reine --

In the time after you have ordered your kit, we have had many requests from customers for improvements, and have made the following design changes:

-use a V-Band in the downpipe (where yours is located)
-improve the oil lines/fittings for ease of installation
-increase clearance off of the cyl head valve cover area
-increase clearance off of the upper radiator hose

We now have these updates standard on all kits, and they are much easier to install

If you are ready for the rest of your other kit to ship, just email me at geoff@full-race.com and i will take care of it. Thanks for your input.
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Dec 19, 2006 | 07:10 AM
  #28  
Quote: hi Reine --

In the time after you have ordered your kit, we have had many requests from customers for improvements, and have made the following design changes:

-use a V-Band in the downpipe (where yours is located)
-improve the oil lines/fittings for ease of installation
-increase clearance off of the cyl head valve cover area
-increase clearance off of the upper radiator hose

We now have these updates standard on all kits, and they are much easier to install

If you are ready for the rest of your other kit to ship, just email me at geoff@full-race.com and i will take care of it. Thanks for your input.
Could you post some pictures so I can see your improvements?

Have you addressed the problem with fitting the dp to the exhaust side of the turbo?
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Dec 19, 2006 | 07:21 AM
  #29  
My question is: which car do I throw a full-race kit on?

My 2006 Evo, or my 2000 ITR with k20??

because I already know full race rocks, Ive personally had 4 different manifolds from them. I cannot stress the quality, its amazing.
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Dec 19, 2006 | 07:50 AM
  #30  
Quote: Could you post some pictures so I can see your improvements?

Have you addressed the problem with fitting the dp to the exhaust side of the turbo?
i am on the east coast right now for the holidays, ill be back in Phoenix Dec 30th and can send you some pictures then.

The dp has a vband (slightly above where yours is) to make it much easier to install. Andy from Speed Element was the first to point out how much easier the kit is to install with this vband, and we made the change from that point on.
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