Questions about HP TT Kit
Questions about HP TT Kit After reading through and studying I have decided a supercharger kit even with all the bolt-ons, boost, methanol, and a built motor is not where I want to end up. I don't want an STS kit because while they work, it's questionable if they can pump out 700-800+rwhp numbers. I don't like the PTK kit because of all the cluster under the hood, it's impractical, way too much heat in the engine bay. It may work and puts out good numbers but isn't for me.
I know that the HP kit has had issues in the past but I heard that they worked through that and TSP was a dealer for them. What I would like to know is, how complete is the kit? What type of tune does it come with? What spark plugs does it use? What else is needed? Anyone else want to smack me for even considering this kit?
Remember I am thinking about this kit as a future upgrade, I would buy it with the 57mm turbo upgrade. Buying it now and bolting it on is just to satisfy me until the forged motor goes in.
Thanks for any comments you have!
I know that the HP kit has had issues in the past but I heard that they worked through that and TSP was a dealer for them. What I would like to know is, how complete is the kit? What type of tune does it come with? What spark plugs does it use? What else is needed? Anyone else want to smack me for even considering this kit?
Remember I am thinking about this kit as a future upgrade, I would buy it with the 57mm turbo upgrade. Buying it now and bolting it on is just to satisfy me until the forged motor goes in.
Thanks for any comments you have!
I heard the same, wasn't it EPP that was installing the kit? From what Exotic stated on their site, it didn't seem that HP wanted to resolve their issues.
Depending on the amount of boost, you would purchase spark plugs accordingly.
We are in the midst of mocking up a twin kit on my personal car that slightly resembles the APS kit. I say this because there is only so much room on a C5 and only a few places/ways to place a turbo kit. So, this is the only way to describe it.
Let me know if you're interested and perhaps we can work a deal with you for being a "beta tester".
Depending on the amount of boost, you would purchase spark plugs accordingly.
We are in the midst of mocking up a twin kit on my personal car that slightly resembles the APS kit. I say this because there is only so much room on a C5 and only a few places/ways to place a turbo kit. So, this is the only way to describe it.
Let me know if you're interested and perhaps we can work a deal with you for being a "beta tester".
Personally, I’d never buy a HP kit due to the SERIOUS problems they’ve had in the past. There’s just too many other good companies (TTI, PTK, LPE, HI/FLO, Turbo zone for twins, and FFHP for a single kit that looks pretty good) that would be better choices IMO. I’m not real sure the problem you have with the location of the turbos on the PTS kit. The way they’re stuff is set-up and insulated, underhood heat should not be a problem and from what I’ve seen, they make some sick power!!!. Again. if you don’t like the PTS kit, there are plenty other good companies that would want your business. I’d just start giving them each a call and trying to contact some of their customers. That’s were you’ll separate the Men from the boys.
Just talk to as many customers of some of these shops as you can. The more happy customers and fewer complaints they have, the more apt you are to be satisfied with your high dollar purchase!!
FYI, Johns offer sounds pretty damn good!! I'd probably start there.
Just talk to as many customers of some of these shops as you can. The more happy customers and fewer complaints they have, the more apt you are to be satisfied with your high dollar purchase!!
FYI, Johns offer sounds pretty damn good!! I'd probably start there.
Originally Posted by NOSjohn
We are in the midst of mocking up a twin kit on my personal car that slightly resembles the APS kit. I say this because there is only so much room on a C5 and only a few places/ways to place a turbo kit. So, this is the only way to describe it.
Let me know if you're interested and perhaps we can work a deal with you for being a "beta tester".
Let me know if you're interested and perhaps we can work a deal with you for being a "beta tester".
I got my PTK twins and the craftmanship was nice. I got the kit in 3 month which isnt alot for this kind of stuff. I will say thou that the underhood heat will be bad because the turbos are mounted right under the hood .They told me after I got my kit that I may want to get a vented hood.
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I know a guy who owns a shop in Minnesota who installed an HP kit recently on a Mustang. He said he'll never deal with HP again, it sounds like things haven't changed there. Bob
TurboZone's kit seems appealing but I have never heard of it on anything nor seen any pictures.
^^^ Heat might not be an issue but how much are those turbo blankets? On my turbo 240sx a single GOOD turbine blanket was almost 400-500 dollars a piece. Also how easy is it to change spark plugs with the PTK kit?
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
4-500????? maybe for one that has greddy or HKS stenciled across it, but I have been shopping for a blanket and have found them to be more inline with anywhere from 100-175.. granted this seems a bit High and if you have any sort of craft and mild fab skills, you could probably derive a good way to localize heat to the specific components creating it.. ie.. turbo(s), manifolds, and wastegates.
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Originally Posted by HolyShiznit
^^^ Heat might not be an issue but how much are those turbo blankets? On my turbo 240sx a single GOOD turbine blanket was almost 400-500 dollars a piece. Also how easy is it to change spark plugs with the PTK kit?
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
http://www.turbotechnologyinc.com/co...er_systems.htm
It's a fun setup to drive.
Rick
Originally Posted by HolyShiznit
^^^ Heat might not be an issue but how much are those turbo blankets? On my turbo 240sx a single GOOD turbine blanket was almost 400-500 dollars a piece. Also how easy is it to change spark plugs with the PTK kit?
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
Also I can't find anything on a TTiX kit for the Corvette's, no link with pictures or pricing or what it comes with.......
The PTK kits come with all the blankets and heat shields.
Originally Posted by HolyShiznit
TurboZone's kit seems appealing but I have never heard of it on anything nor seen any pictures.
I may be a new sponsor but I'm not new to turbos, high performance cars, motorcycles or trucks.
edit: send me your e-mail and i'll send you pics of other kits I've done in the past.
jcagle1@gladstone.uoregon.edu
I am still interested in the donor car/test mule proposition but as per your request we will communicate through e-mail. I don't doubt you guys make some bad *** shizzle.
I am still interested in the donor car/test mule proposition but as per your request we will communicate through e-mail. I don't doubt you guys make some bad *** shizzle.
