saving for a turbo upgrade but dont know what to consider....
04-03-2006, 10:07 PM
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saving for a turbo upgrade but dont know what to consider....
i have a 2001 DBW 1.8 (M Box ecu)
i was thinking K04 but is it worth the money? and i heard the T28 systems have problems on the Drive By Wire cars?? is this necessarly true? what other options do i have without breaking the bank?
i was thinking K04 but is it worth the money? and i heard the T28 systems have problems on the Drive By Wire cars?? is this necessarly true? what other options do i have without breaking the bank?
04-03-2006, 10:21 PM
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Considering you are DBW, i would do APR S3 or GTRS w/ unitronics if youd like to go that route.
APR is proven, reliable, quality parts.
Unitronic/GTRS(GT2871r) is very new. Works just fine for some people, while others are still having minor problems. GTRS/GT2871r is faster than APR S3.
BTW, i wouldnt plan on S3+ quite yet if you were going to ask about it. APR does not have software released yet for the 01's and wont untill they get a guniea pig.
Unitronic/GTRS(GT2871r) is very new. Works just fine for some people, while others are still having minor problems. GTRS/GT2871r is faster than APR S3.
BTW, i wouldnt plan on S3+ quite yet if you were going to ask about it. APR does not have software released yet for the 01's and wont untill they get a guniea pig.
04-03-2006, 10:52 PM
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No, I am piecing it together myself...
So far I have the VR6 maf housing, Bosch 42lb injectors, 3-bar FPR, MBC, and ATP exhaust manifold. Still need to buy the tantrumwerks HFC, neuspeed intake, GTRS hardware kit, and of course the software.
04-03-2006, 10:54 PM
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because this isn't about the most talked about topic... SEARCH!
K04 isn't worth the $$ if you're looking for a big power upgrade and will be paying full pop for the setup.
if you can find a used setup like i did, it's a great deal...
i'd say go GTRS Elim + unitronics for best hp/$
if you can find a used setup like i did, it's a great deal...
i'd say go GTRS Elim + unitronics for best hp/$
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04-04-2006, 10:04 AM
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ya i have searched, just wanted human response....how do you like your k04 set up?...
the thing is my car is my daily driver, and i know going GTRS or above might not make the car either reliable or easy to drive .... i say this because my car is a FWD and its going to be hard to put all that power to the ground ... unless these eliminator kits like to spool up after 3 grand, then i should be ok =)