So Cal tarbo thread

[einstein57]

Maybe I'll do a limited production signature kit complete with ceramic coated manifold and such. Then I'll do tata kits to go for volume and pay some bills. Its not like I'm making any money off the parts. Maybe a few bucks on the plumbing and a couple intake boots sold. But everything else is pretty much a wash. Its just a platform to offer the parts we make.

[e30polak]

You gotta pay to play. This will not be some bullshit kit. But as Derek said, e30s are not the best market to attack from a business stand point.

I will say that with a decent base tune, Nigel's car pulls harder then my s52 ever did! It also has a good deal of potential left with a better tune. 8)

[einstein57]

So let's get some voting done
Garrett or ITS turbo (roughly the same price)
Tial or turbosmart wastegates (turbosmarts is about 50 less)
Which BOV? There are dozens to choose from. I might let that be a customer by customer option. You send us the flange and we'll weld it on.
Are we all going to want new 42lb injectors for future upgrade potential or stick to some rebuilt 24lb units since it is going to technically be an 8lb kit. Even though it will probably be dyno tuned at 18lbs. Catch can or just atmosphere dump
Lc-1 or aem wideband.

Or the tata kit for the initial run and we'll make a signature kit just for Brett. I'll even paint the plumbing bronzit. Lol

[mammoth_e30]

I'll need more time to make educated votes but in the end they won't be based off experience, only he said she said internet bs. I'm not going to drop $3k on parts someone in an RX-7 forum said were great or bs, i would like to know they actually hold up to the beating I am going to give it. So i vote no on any clones, i want the real thing.

You wouldn't know if my plumbing isn't already bronze though lol

[blueapplesoda]

Garrett, Tial Wastegate (synchronic anyone?), a BOV with a big hole on both sides ;)

AEM vs lc-1...I have an AEM but I use LC-1s in the kits/customers cars. I don't like the lack of calibration on the AEM units, but it has been headache free. I can't say the same about the LC-1...It's just, easier to integrate as a "plug and play" setup. Having a gauge on the side is like trying to eat spaghetti with one chopstick while fumbling with donkey balls.

Experience man. I don't bite, let me know if I can help you. I would love to have e30 turbo kits produced and sold the way they were meant to be. I have to focus on school. Silly degree keeps running, I'm gettin old. There are freshman in my classes. Help.

[einstein57]

Tell me about it. I'll be a senior for two more years. For a total of 3. Shoulda finished my math way sooner. I'd definitely love to pick your brain and your laptop for a base tune. Lol

[accident]

tarbo

[einstein57]

Dinan m3 tarbo?

[IRON-E]

Dinanm3 Supercharged-Stroked-Tarbo?

Fixxxied!

[QUKBMER]

Is this for m20 or m50?

[ak-]

m20. They are possibly moving to other motors soon as well for a better investment from what I understand.

[ethrtyiS]

i agree with brett. if im throwing down a huge investment, i want the real deal. something thats going to last. as for the options above nigel, you should let the customer decide perhaps. that way if hes struggling a couple bucks, he could vouch for a cheaper alternative, but roughly the same product. im going to start pocketing some extra money on the side each paycheck. i want to hear that flutter everyday.

[einstein57]

The thing is the down pipe and intercooler plumbing are going to be made in batches from a jig and maybe even one piece silicone hoses. Think of my intake boot all the way to the intercooler and and one that goes directly from the turbo to the intercooler. Less chance of leaks from installation error. Also means no possible chance of rattling or scratching. I'm leaning towards the garret turbo because the godspeed seems to be a direct copy with the same specs. Meaning the tune should also work pretty well with it. I'll just have to order one and see. Also guys don't forget to bring me your spare oil pans. The $20 is a one time deal only. Once everyone has that settled we can set up an install day where everyone comes in and gets their oil pan, O2 sensor bung, and head bolts installed for a crackhead low price. May even through a mini BBQ.

[ethrtyiS]

^ down for said bbq!

[castros]

Just to add to what Nigel and Polak said, these will not be bullshit kit's and will be based on reliability/power. Our new TIG welder should be here any day now so we will definitely start working on all the hardware very soon. One more thing to add is that everything we sell will be guaranteed to"FIT" with no need of cutting or sacrificing of any components.