2008+ turbo kit - from xtremeboost
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From: wheeling, wv
There was nothing wrong with the Kit from xtreemeboost, its the tune. the fact that 9psi was ran wasnt the problem, with the numbers he was pulling...as someone said a page or 2 back theres guys in japan with the same motor running 250-260whp without blowing it.
i say Xtreemeboost keep on with the kit and just fix the tuning issue..or find someone else to tune the car
tuning is tricky period, the guy with the turbo just probably hit the wrong spot at the wrong time..same thing could happen with an RRM kit. its the risk you take when putting a turbo on a car that wasnt made for one, in that case theres no such thing as a perfect kit.
i say Xtreemeboost keep on with the kit and just fix the tuning issue..or find someone else to tune the car
tuning is tricky period, the guy with the turbo just probably hit the wrong spot at the wrong time..same thing could happen with an RRM kit. its the risk you take when putting a turbo on a car that wasnt made for one, in that case theres no such thing as a perfect kit.
Last edited by Evo10HKS; Oct 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM.
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From: wheeling, wv
I have been trying to contact yiztac to see, i won't believe that he blew his engine until i hear it from him lol
the RRM guys might be referring about redsun over on project lancer who blew his engine with a bad tune off a RA turbo conversion
the RRM guys might be referring about redsun over on project lancer who blew his engine with a bad tune off a RA turbo conversion
honestly if his boost was spiking at 10psi, its no surprise if he blew his engine. i mean cmon. Reading his updates and watching his videos, it clearly looks like it was a "lets see how high we can go" type of scenario. No matter how well that car is tuned, 10psi is just too much for stock internals at that compression ratio.
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Middleburg,FL (Clay County... WUUD UP!!)
honestly if his boost was spiking at 10psi, its no surprise if he blew his engine. i mean cmon. Reading his updates and watching his videos, it clearly looks like it was a "lets see how high we can go" type of scenario. No matter how well that car is tuned, 10psi is just too much for stock internals at that compression ratio.
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
I thought I would chime in here since I was at the dyno day when yitzac1990's car was tuned.
To my knowledge the car was being tuned around 5-7psi, but I did catch yitzac1990 turning up the boost. John or yitzac1990 would have to chime in here about the boost
After the car was taken off the dyno, me and some other evo owners were given the chance to look over the set-up. The manifold that was on his car looked to be the same manifold I tested for Frank 6 months ago on my Evo X. At that time my car made 50hp less and had turbulence issues at high speeds. Their also seemed to be an issue with the turbo, it's size and where the turbo came from. A few thought it was the turbo speed clinic used before closing their doors. At that time the turbo was passed over to Xtremeboost and was used on Sam's Evo X. But the turbo showed issues and was pulled off his car. Only frank would know if this is the same turbo!
Good luck to yitzac1990! I know Frank closed his doors, but I hope he will correct the issue for you. If not, maybe a local shop will be able to help you out.
To my knowledge the car was being tuned around 5-7psi, but I did catch yitzac1990 turning up the boost. John or yitzac1990 would have to chime in here about the boost
After the car was taken off the dyno, me and some other evo owners were given the chance to look over the set-up. The manifold that was on his car looked to be the same manifold I tested for Frank 6 months ago on my Evo X. At that time my car made 50hp less and had turbulence issues at high speeds. Their also seemed to be an issue with the turbo, it's size and where the turbo came from. A few thought it was the turbo speed clinic used before closing their doors. At that time the turbo was passed over to Xtremeboost and was used on Sam's Evo X. But the turbo showed issues and was pulled off his car. Only frank would know if this is the same turbo!
Good luck to yitzac1990! I know Frank closed his doors, but I hope he will correct the issue for you. If not, maybe a local shop will be able to help you out.
honestly if his boost was spiking at 10psi, its no surprise if he blew his engine. i mean cmon. Reading his updates and watching his videos, it clearly looks like it was a "lets see how high we can go" type of scenario. No matter how well that car is tuned, 10psi is just too much for stock internals at that compression ratio.
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
To all out there looking to turbo their cars........stick to 7psi if you want safety. Get a good tune, and extract power through the tune and mods, not upping the boost. If you want to up the boost, do it right, and safely. Upgrade the internals
If you want safety don't put a turbo on a car that wasn't designed for one!
Theres PLENTY of cars out there, including lancers, with custom, or aftermarket kits, that run years without a single issue. Reliability is in the hands of the owner, not the car.