I am still doing alot of research on turbo kits and i wanted to get some opinions on the kit offered from HP. The system uses the stock cats so thats a big plus for me. Does anyone have this kit installed or any other info?
That kit and the Hellion kit both look really good. I went with the powerhouse turbo because I installed it myself and at the time didn't know of a tuner in my area. The Powerhouse kit comes with a base 91 octane 9lb tune.
The only thing about the HP kit that I can see from the web page is it doesn't appear to have any fuel system upgrade besides the injectors. You may want to look into a BAP or dual pump setup if you plan on going north of 400, which I assume you would.
I recall seeing one install thread on the web and there were a couple fitment issues with the pipes but nothing at all unusual for a turbo install in a stock engine bay. The Powerhouse setup is snug as well.
I think the HP kit looks great and if you have access to a tuner and the price is right, go for it
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woops...nevermind the fuel system comment...it comes with dual focus pumps. I just learned to read.
Also, double check about the stock cats in the HP setup. It reads as if they are not retained. The Y pipe to "cat-back" means it's attaching after the cats.
The Hellion kit has a configuration that retains the cats but the pipes run under the a-arms.
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woops...nevermind the fuel system comment...it comes with dual focus pumps. I just learned to read.
Also, double check about the stock cats in the HP setup. It reads as if they are not retained. The Y pipe to "cat-back" means it's attaching after the cats.
The Hellion kit has a configuration that retains the cats but the pipes run under the a-arms.
Hey truckster, everyone is over here @ AFM. cool
That is how i read it as well about the Y pipe connection. i called them yesterday and asked every question i could possibly think of. they said the system retains the stock cats. i'll call again. you think the Focus SVT pump will be suffient? im @ sea level here in Va beach VA
That is how i read it as well about the Y pipe connection. i called them yesterday and asked every question i could possibly think of. they said the system retains the stock cats. i'll call again. you think the Focus SVT pump will be suffient? im @ sea level here in Va beach VA
Yup nice site here. Good to see other perspectives.
The stock cats thing is interesting if it's true. I think the only way that can work is if you collect the exhaust to run it to the turbo by attaching the collector pipe to the cats, running a big horseshoe from the cat collection forward and up to the exhaust turbine. That adds piping distance and cost and the HP cost is very reasonable as advertised.
If they confirm it retains the stock cats, ask for a photo of the undercarriage so you can see the configuration.
I think with the Garrett 60, the focus pumps would be fine.
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06 Tungsten Manual, Powerhouse Turbo ,Hurst, Eibach Pro-Kit, Tokico Ds, Powerslot rotors, FR Sways, FR Strut Tower Brace, CHE poly Panhard, CHE poly LCAs, CHE DS Loop, CHE Axle Brace with LPW diff cover, Powerhouse DS, SOS triple pod pillar, Autometer FP/DPSS, Innovate LC-1/XD-16, MRT hood struts, MGW, underhood line locks, Stefs slop bucket
True...the thing to keep in mind is the THP base kit is just that, a basic kit. You need to pick your kit components a la carte fashion. Not a bad thing, just different.
Everytime I see a twin setup like that, I always wonder if the car gets driven without air filters attached to the turbos...
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06 Tungsten Manual, Powerhouse Turbo ,Hurst, Eibach Pro-Kit, Tokico Ds, Powerslot rotors, FR Sways, FR Strut Tower Brace, CHE poly Panhard, CHE poly LCAs, CHE DS Loop, CHE Axle Brace with LPW diff cover, Powerhouse DS, SOS triple pod pillar, Autometer FP/DPSS, Innovate LC-1/XD-16, MRT hood struts, MGW, underhood line locks, Stefs slop bucket
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