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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:29 AM
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Looking for a turbo kit for my car, need suggestions on what brands.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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If you're looking for a complete kit, I'd look at Huron Speed. Their kits are really nice and their custom service is next to none. Seems like everyone on here that's purchased one of their kits has had nothing but good things to say.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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theres basically 3 routes from what ive researched...
Huron Speed-Hands down best quality,fit, finish and customer service but pricier
ON3- chinese parts with questionable fitment issues but a good deal for a complete kit
Ebay kits- well, its ebay lol
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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Ever here of racefab? Twins or single turbos? Thanks for any advice.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Ever here of racefab? Twins or single turbos? Thanks for any advice.
never heard of them, but just googled them, kinda neat how theyll build a kit to your specs... wonder if theyll do a A/C retaining kit with stock k member
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 01:32 PM
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on a side note, after searching some more, looks like they might be affiliated with a past vendor that i wont name but has a bad history, maybe somebody can clear that up on here?
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Huron is the way to go. I went with them and the customer service is great, Kit is affordable, and the quality is excellent. They have great reviews from current and past users so can not really see where you can go wrong. They also run great deals from time to time that can save you a lot.
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I agree that Huron is the way to go if you want a bolt on turbo setup. It may be more money than some of the others out there, but I'm sure it's worth the money. What turbo do you plan on running OP? I'm not sure what different turbos will work with the Huron setup.
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+1 for Huron here..
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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I had issues with my huron kit that were never resolved, but generally speaking it's a very nice kit, and very complete kit.

I would have built my own hotside if I had to do it all over.
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I will look into a full kit from Huron. I live in Illinois don't have a problem traveling. Any opions on tuners? Thanks for all the advice.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Like others have mentioned Huron Speed is a great vendor to deal with. Ive used and dealt with their kits many times with no complaints. Customer service is excellent as well.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 06:34 PM
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OP, I have a feeling I may know who you are already (I'm emailing with someone who is looking for the same thing currently) BUT if that is not you, please shoot me an email to casey@huronspeed.com and I will go over everything with you, and get you into a kit to fit your needs!


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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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I just ordered their a/c kit this morning after doing some research they answered all my questions. They seem great.
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I will look into at full kit from Huron. I live in Illinois don't have a problem traveling. Any opions on tuners? Thanks for all the advice.
If you're looking for a person to tune rather than you tuning with software look up Mike Norris out of Indianapolis. Super nice guy and knows his stuff.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Hoosier Street cars in Lafayette also. Joe tunes a lot of turbo ls cars.
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KyleLanter
If you're looking for a person to tune rather than you tuning with software look up Mike Norris out of Indianapolis. Super nice guy and knows his stuff.
+1 for Mike Norris! He was big down here in florida, unfortunately he moved to Indy, great guy to work with! itd be worth the trip to have him tune your stuff!
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 07:40 AM
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Huron Speed for bolt on kits hands down. Their customer service is second to none, Jon has taken very good care of us before and after the sale. Myself and a friend have their T6 kits and another friend has a twin kit, very nice heavy duty stainless kit for the money.
If you are looking to go custom try Doug Macy @ gm precision welding on FB extremely clean looking setups too.
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 08:15 AM
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+1 for Huron. I put down 840 with their single kit. Best customer service you can ask for also.
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+1 for Huron. But to be fair, the Racefab you are looking at is not associated with our previous member. The Racefab in New Mexico is good to go and been in business for close to a decade I think. Said member did start another company under the same name but in another state, I can't remember which one. Not sure if it's even still going now.
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