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Old May 31, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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hmm interesting definately keepin an eye on this especially if keeping the a/c is possible.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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I have to admit that the kit has come a long ways since the last time I saw one. A lot of things have improved vastly.

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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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I'm so tempted at the moment to drop the ball on this and then calling FI.. :x
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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For those of us that either
a) don't have the spare cash to do this yet (like me because it's all going into the shortblock right now lol) or b) are still on the fence depending on total cost and/or install headaches (whether or not you have to remove A/C, relocate radiator, etc)

Can someone do a good write-up of what they did for install and extra parts needed etc?
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Im waiting for further info on the kit and what it will actually be able to handle..I want to just use the pipes. Id get a T76 plus tial bov/wg
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by HitmanLSX
For those of us that either
a) don't have the spare cash to do this yet (like me because it's all going into the shortblock right now lol) or b) are still on the fence depending on total cost and/or install headaches (whether or not you have to remove A/C, relocate radiator, etc)

Can someone do a good write-up of what they did for install and extra parts needed etc?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/869152-ebay-turbo-kit-install-whom-need-help-wana-see.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/849450-another-new-turbo-build.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/920284-freaking-turbo-problems.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/919081-ptk-ground-clearance.html

and my thread on my complete PTK kit:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/398956-beginning-something.html
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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Ah thanks heard that it was similar to the PTK didn't know it was a knock-off
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Looking at frost's car, im guessing the setup will require new puller fans in front of the radiator?
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Originally Posted by Hennytime
Looking at frost's car, im guessing the setup will require new puller fans in front of the radiator?
I think you mean pusher fans... It looks like it... Now that i'm looking at it though and hearing how people w/ M6's are having clearance issues I'm debating. Anyone have SLP headers before this? I had them on my 99 with stock height and it scraped like mad, will this be just as bad? My 01 with QTP's is lowered and only scrapes occasionally... And with it being a somewhat daily driver/weekend warrior clearance is nice.

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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mines should be on my door stop tomarrow!!!
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Does the kit come with all the clamps??
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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no you need to get 6 2.5" vband clamps and 2 3" vband clamps

you will also need tbolt clamps for all of you IC piping too

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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How much will all the clamps come up to??
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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you just gotta look around. i got high quality stainless ones for $18 each

you can find used ones on ebay from time to time, just stay away from the cheap aluminum ones..
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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i just ordered mine, i got an email from chris at fx and he said the hotparts looked great so i take his word and take the plunge. too bad this will sit for a year until i graduate. o well, next plan is to sell the junk turbo to a ricer in town and get the major stuff aquired like the bov and wastegate and then get the turbo for a grad present. how exciting!

now i have a nxl direct port kit for sale!
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I just read through 2 of these threads, has anyone put down any solid #'s with them yet. Would it be too much to ask for some track times??
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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Working on it, but I'm trying to relocate for a new job, so its difficult lol....

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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[QUOTE=jmill96Z;9476155]I just read through 2 of these threads, has anyone put down any solid #'s with them yet. QUOTE]

in this months PONTIAC enthusiast magazine a bone stock 2000 formula put down 485hp to the rear wheels with the kit this one was copied from at 8lbs of boost through a t76 turbonetics turbo
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Can you guys PM me the link or person you guys purchase it from? I'm going to take the risk and buy this kit and order a TC78 from FI and Nasty's fuel setup and see how everything goes..thanks guys oh and links/user names of the people you purchased the stainless steel clamps from ; ) thanks so much!!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TripleWhite96
Can you guys PM me the link or person you guys purchase it from? I'm going to take the risk and buy this kit and order a TC78 from FI and Nasty's fuel setup and see how everything goes..thanks guys oh and links/user names of the people you purchased the stainless steel clamps from ; ) thanks so much!!
Let me know how the TC78 works out for ya I'm thinkin about doing the same thing, but am probably just going to use the hot parts and sell off or use for spare tubing the cold side pipes. I have other plans for the cold side .
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