taurran : "Testing new waters" with the Turbonetics ST
06-01-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
I know that some people got screwed and ended up paying for it (Cheston I beleieve). THey didn't reimburse you for the work involved in replacing them did they? I believe that's what Jetpilot was suggesting and I believe that's quite ludicrous...
I don't have cracks in my manifolds yet, I told PE that I had the older version kit they ran the serial number and sent me a new pair of cast ones. I have not installed them yet just waiting tell my ss ones crack. They did not reimburse labor but nobody will. whats to say I do the work myself and pocket that money.
06-01-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ILLBZNU
At this point I'll take any lead I can get. I am really not looking forward to a hot summer with out AC in my car.
06-01-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ILLBZNU
It took over a year for my entire build mainly due to the first shop that I was dealing with going out of buisness while they had my car. Plus a ton of other issues that I won't go into. I should be able to post up some #'s fairly soon. Taurran, if your downpipe is already upgraded, you'll probably have alot easier time than me. The GTK 650 is still an extremely tight fit. Turbonetics makes an adaptor flange that makes it work. I am interested in who did your AC line and how much it ran you. It hasn't been easy for me to find a shop in my area that works with metric AC line.
Here's the place that did my AC line:
Classic Auto Air Manufacturing:
2020 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2356
They have a small shop in tampa but their main shop is in Texas. Here's their main shop's website:
http://www.classicair.com/
06-01-2007, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Yeah that sounds like a real pain. I'm really interested in seeing how the full GTK 650 works.
Here's the place that did my AC line:
Classic Auto Air Manufacturing:
2020 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2356
They have a small shop in tampa but their main shop is in Texas. Here's their main shop's website:
http://www.classicair.com/
Here's the place that did my AC line:
Classic Auto Air Manufacturing:
2020 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2356
They have a small shop in tampa but their main shop is in Texas. Here's their main shop's website:
http://www.classicair.com/
06-01-2007, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Havok_RLS2
Thanks Craig! You Rock!
Keep in mind that if you go with a braided hose or something of that nature the whole process may be different.
One direction I looked at was going with a full custom Aeroquip braided AC system. THey have a full set of braided AC lines and end fittings. I have NO CLUE if these will actually fit on our type of AC line end fittings, so I didn't go with them. You'd have to do some more research and find the exact size/type of AC fitting we have and order accordingly.
Here's a list of the Aeroquip stuff on Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...53042_-1_11063
06-01-2007, 05:42 PM
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Sorry about the POP. Good luck with the rebuild.
I read this thread, and was troubled by [multiple] comments from one member to another that "nobody" this, "everybody" that, "all of us" this, and so forth, as if the one member had been appointed to represent the entire group of us here in the debate. Obviously, that's not the case.
Speaking only for myself, I want to see input from *everybody* on this forum, all the time, with very few exclusions. I want to read input from those opposed to the OP's comments. I want to read input from those who support the OP's comments. These comments can and should be entered for our consideration without puffery, name-calling, or even threats. We're all on our honor.
Everybody has something to add to these discussions, including foolish talk, exaggerations, and bald-faced lies. But, hey, I can read them all and come to my own conclusions about the value of each post without having to read through paragraphs of pointless name-calling. For example, some posts seem rude, but the content is fundamentally sound. Other posts seem very nice and polite, but are woefully inaccurate or just plain wrong. I can usually tell the difference, but if not, I can simply offer up a question.
And finally...
Is it me, or is much of the name calling coming from *sponsors* these days? I've never seen the like! Far be it from me to tell y'all how to behave, but I believe sponsors and premier members should hold themselves to a higher standard of behavior here. (The moderators can "help" them if they can't do it on their own.) If these so called "supporters" directly participate in the name-calling, mud-slinging, and other churlish behavior, then who can we turn to for help in keeping these discussions civil?
If you are going to support this site, then really *support* it!
I can't wait to see the dyno numbers on the rebuild. It would be good to see how the dyno graphs compare between your new ST and a typical TT application.
Have fun with it.
I read this thread, and was troubled by [multiple] comments from one member to another that "nobody" this, "everybody" that, "all of us" this, and so forth, as if the one member had been appointed to represent the entire group of us here in the debate. Obviously, that's not the case.
Speaking only for myself, I want to see input from *everybody* on this forum, all the time, with very few exclusions. I want to read input from those opposed to the OP's comments. I want to read input from those who support the OP's comments. These comments can and should be entered for our consideration without puffery, name-calling, or even threats. We're all on our honor.
Everybody has something to add to these discussions, including foolish talk, exaggerations, and bald-faced lies. But, hey, I can read them all and come to my own conclusions about the value of each post without having to read through paragraphs of pointless name-calling. For example, some posts seem rude, but the content is fundamentally sound. Other posts seem very nice and polite, but are woefully inaccurate or just plain wrong. I can usually tell the difference, but if not, I can simply offer up a question.
And finally...
Is it me, or is much of the name calling coming from *sponsors* these days? I've never seen the like! Far be it from me to tell y'all how to behave, but I believe sponsors and premier members should hold themselves to a higher standard of behavior here. (The moderators can "help" them if they can't do it on their own.) If these so called "supporters" directly participate in the name-calling, mud-slinging, and other churlish behavior, then who can we turn to for help in keeping these discussions civil?
If you are going to support this site, then really *support* it!
I can't wait to see the dyno numbers on the rebuild. It would be good to see how the dyno graphs compare between your new ST and a typical TT application.
Have fun with it.
06-02-2007, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by doug
i think he is asking about his watercooled turbo option
06-02-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
Well *** jack, it's still a little early for that to be determined yet. Like I said it just got into the shop the other day. Spoke to Craig he's still working out the details of the turbo.
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Originally Posted by Havok_RLS2
Expect a PM from me soon regarding this "water cooled turbo" option. I'd like some more information. 
I'd like some more information.
Originally Posted by Ed 718
PM me your number and let me find out how much that would be. We have to swap out the bearing housing for a wet one but pending the condition of your turbo you would need to purchase the wet housing. I will also find out if there will be a labor charge on this.
Originally Posted by Ed 718
I'm still checking on this guys so please be patient with me. I wil find out if we can get a solid price on this upgrade if at all possible and what else needs to be done.
Originally Posted by Havok_RLS2
Hey MIA! Any word on the Watercooled bearing housing upgrade yet?
Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Not yet. I'm checking on it now...
Originally Posted by Havok_RLS2
Updates please.
Originally Posted by doug
i think he is asking about his watercooled turbo option
looks at r0mey... drops the mic and walks away..
06-02-2007, 05:41 PM
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And, if you want an update on my car, it's sitting at Performance Factory right now. The motor will be coming out on Monday to analyze the cause of the failure and to begin parting it out to rebuild.