Newlogics
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- Jul 23, 2002
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Before reading further, please understand that this thread is NOT to voice your opinion on how bad you think the ebay kits are. This is simply to show what it takes to install one on a 1G, and shortcomings to expect.
Customer car: 1991 Eagle Talon TSI (AWD)
FMIC: EBAY Core 12X24X3
Turbo kit: XS power turbo (T3), Exh. Manifold was switched for OBX tubular because XC power manifold had runner inlets smaller then stock ports on the head.
Waistgate: Tial knock-off (came without valve seat ring)
BOV: HKS-knock off. Comes with no flange.
First, good sides:
EBAY FMIC will fit WITHOUT cutting bumper support (Provided AC is removed)
Kit price beats prety much anything anyone can offer at $675 for Turbo, WG, BOV and FMIC.
That's about it.
Bad sides: Turbo kit doesn't come with O2 housing, so custom has to be made.
Waistgate came with no valve seat ($30 from RRE when bought separately)
BOV doesn't come with a flange
Reliability of turbo is questionable
fitment leaves more to be disired
exh. mani. is trash.
OBX exh. manifold touches hood when closed.
Waistage flange on OBX manifold was warped to crap and needed to be resurfaced.
Drv. side intercooler pipe requires complex sharp bend.
Now for the setup:
Customer car: 1991 Eagle Talon TSI (AWD)
FMIC: EBAY Core 12X24X3
Turbo kit: XS power turbo (T3), Exh. Manifold was switched for OBX tubular because XC power manifold had runner inlets smaller then stock ports on the head.
Waistgate: Tial knock-off (came without valve seat ring)
BOV: HKS-knock off. Comes with no flange.
First, good sides:
EBAY FMIC will fit WITHOUT cutting bumper support (Provided AC is removed)
Kit price beats prety much anything anyone can offer at $675 for Turbo, WG, BOV and FMIC.
That's about it.
Bad sides: Turbo kit doesn't come with O2 housing, so custom has to be made.
Waistgate came with no valve seat ($30 from RRE when bought separately)
BOV doesn't come with a flange
Reliability of turbo is questionable
fitment leaves more to be disired
exh. mani. is trash.
OBX exh. manifold touches hood when closed.
Waistage flange on OBX manifold was warped to crap and needed to be resurfaced.
Drv. side intercooler pipe requires complex sharp bend.
Now for the setup:
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