Esmeril Turbo Kit Review & Pics
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I saw this Kit first hand at a Dyno meet, it does look sexy but the WG was pretty damn close to the ground. I would say about 3 to 5 inches max. I am no expert but from what I can tell many people are apprehensive in buying this kit due to the WG position. Why not change it's design? Is it a huge problem in doing so?
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The wastegate unfortunately IS too low on this kit, seen it in person. I would not feel comfortable driving over speed bumps or small obstacles. Especially when the city is redoing pavement, they tear the old layer away and the manholes stick out a few inches, now way in hell you would make it with them in between the wheels. The kit does look nice though
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I saw this Kit first hand at a Dyno meet, it does look sexy but the WG was pretty damn close to the ground. I would say about 3 to 5 inches max. I am no expert but from what I can tell many people are apprehensive in buying this kit due to the WG position. Why not change it's design? Is it a huge problem in doing so?
Chris
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Yes, some of us have seen this kit installed and everyone, including the owner and the shop that installed it said the wastegate location is a problem. I am not a "hater" againts any products that shops/companies/people are willing to make for the 8. I just try to provide constructive critism. In this case you should seriously look into redesigning the wastegate location for this kit.
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Here are some pics of a 35, 38, 40 and 44mm wastegates. The flanges change. the 35 and 38 are the only ones with two bolt flanges. The 44 has a V-band setup.
If you have seen a HKS 60mm wastegate....its about the size of the stock turbo in the greddy kit.
I totally see your point and like I said, we will look into it, its just that in this particular case, size does matter.
Chris
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You are probably right Chris. I was just assuming those were pictures of a Mazsport Type 1 kit and their website says that the type 1 kit comes with a 44mm extermal wastegate so that is where I was getting my information from. The real question is what turbo kit is that in the pictures?
Jeff - care to let us in on what kit is in the pictures?
Jeff - care to let us in on what kit is in the pictures?
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After looking at the pictures again of staticlag's car...I don't think I like the looks of the I/C. It's massive and to me doesn't look right with the front of the car. I'm sure it serves it's purpose, but I like things a little more stealth than that. Just my opinion of course.
--Jonathan
--Jonathan
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After looking at the pictures again of staticlag's car...I don't think I like the looks of the I/C. It's massive and to me doesn't look right with the front of the car. I'm sure it serves it's purpose, but I like things a little more stealth than that. Just my opinion of course.
--Jonathan
--Jonathan
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--Jonathan