would i be wasting my money if i was to go this set up? works out pretty cheap. but is that a bad sign lol
http://xs-power.com/mazda/mazda003.html
http://xs-power.com/turbos/turbo004.html
what sorta power could be got safely from this setup? id have a ll the supporting mods to go along with it.
apinions please
I personally would not use xs power stuff on my car, especially important components like turbo\'s. They use 1980\'s technology and i think i read on rx7club.com that the turbo housings are glued together:eek:
One lad on here bought an xspower smic and he could not even close the bonnet after because the fitment was crap. You really do get what you pay for. Go with a garrett, kkk, trust greddy or hks turbo instead..will cost extra £££ but well worth it
sh*t thats my opinion.
but thats just my opinion.
haha ok rith there **** lol.. just checking just in case they where good. ill stick to the known names then. suruly the manifold would be ok seeing as theres no moving parts:chat
maybe but they mite not take the pressure and then crack not stright away like. just stick to the known brands you may pay more but at lest you know its good stuff.
Quotethe manifold would be ok seeing as theres no moving parts:chat
It will be until it cracks! Welds can be substandard on some of these.
Kevin
Quote from: kev-yorksIt will be until it cracks! Welds can be substandard on some of these.
Kevin
could this be fixed with more welding added? might be messy but cant be seen
Yes, that will cure the problem with dodgy welds.
Kevin
I\'ve only ever heard bad things about XSPower..
I dont thing the saying "you get what you pay for" could ever ring more true...
I agree with all other posts. They are crp... Same brand as SS Autochrome.. Have NEVER heard anything good about them, and on silvias.. the manifolds cracked for 6 persons on the swedish silvia forum.. Don\'t buy!
Stainless manifolds can crack, XS/SS or not (even the known brands) however the welds are typically shocking - if you do ever buy one make sure you clean up the inside of the manifold, I\'ve seen one or two turbos killed by blobs of excess weld coming free and chipping blades
changed my XS IC couldnt shut bonnet without cutting a channel out underneath bonnet,ran ok for some months until i got a trust IC
my brother has had single turbo setups for these on his supra and skyline, my mates supra also had it and anothers 200sx. They all seemed fine, and never had anyproblems with cracking, turbos or fitment. I guess they have all been lucky then??!!
basically if its turbo parts sold on eBay and its chrome its probably no good.
i\'ve looked at turbo parts before and basically found out to stay away from
SSAC
XS Power
OBX
and Stone Mountain...
I have one of these fitted, no problems with welds or fitting yet, but! to be honest i have found they have no effect on inlet temps ( not sure what power they can handle with other mods anyway) even with ducting, at the end of the day you may as well stick with stock if you are considering buying one of these for a stock car, i for one will be changing to v mount in the future.
They are cheap yes, but cheap enough to easily replace if they fail.
I had a XS Power SMIC and had no problems with the fitting or the shutting of the bonnet. I would say, if you do have probs, then it\'s down to the person not the product (that\'s with the SMIC anyway).
Wastegate, manifold and turbo delivered... £280!
Even if it lasted only a year, you can\'t complain at that price.
I also know Supra owners who have used XS power with no problems.
Quote from: Jim_rx7Wastegate, manifold and turbo delivered... £280!
Even if it lasted only a year, you can\'t complain at that price.
I also know Supra owners who have used XS power with no problems.
A Fair point but the consideration also has to be IF they do fail what other parts are they gonna take with them????
OK so turbo kit £280.00, turbo fails sending bits of turbo into engine...... thats not gonna be cheap