RobDon's Leon -

[jamiebennett81]

so what difference is the new IC going to make Rob over the previous setup?

 

[RobDon]

Ebay cooler can't cope with 1.8 BAR of boost without heatsoaking.

 

[jamiebennett81]

Ebay cooler can't cope with 1.8 BAR of boost without heatsoaking.

Interesting? Why do you think that is then?

 

[RobDon]

Cheap, not as well made, core isn't as efficient? It's fine at lower boost.

 

[wild willy]

Wasn't a huge fan of the PA one no.

Thats a smart piece of Forge kit there mate and a reasonable cost too.
I have the Pro Alloy IC set up and find it very good at doing its job. I wasn't too fused on the install though as i had to cut the straps of the radiator carrier which ain't great though. Did you have any other issues.....lag, efficiency etc.

 

[jamiebennett81]

Cheap, not as well made, core isn't as efficient? It's fine at lower boost.

Quality reflected in the price then

 

[RobDon]

Pretty much yes - you have to pay to play!

 

[EL]

Nice set of goodies you have got there! You going to be running the hard piping with this cooler or silicone?

 

[RobDon]

Mostly hard pipes, the odd silicone hose here and there.

 

[RobDon]

It looks like ForceFed Engineering and Kinetic both have RHD-suitable turbo kits about to come out, FFE are saying $2150 for the kit - £1300! You get:

These turbo kits will be starting at $2150 which includes:

*ForceFed Engineering, stainless-steel mini manifold

*ForceFed Engineering 3" stainless steel v-band downpipe w/ flex section (this is a FULL downpipe, not an o2 pipe. Turbos come with v-bands welded to the 4bolt housing.)

*Stainless steel vband dumptube

*T3 Super 60 / 50trim / 60-1 (default turbos, others avail.)

*3" Aluminum turbo inlet w/ K&N filter

*Tial MVS 38mm wastegate

*FFE Braided fluid lines w/ black reusable hose end fittings

*All associated gaskets, clamps, hardware, block adapters etc.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4723997

Along with INA - that's 3 different vendors coming out with RHD turbo kits soon.

 

[pj1985]

That is dirt cheap!

 

[jamiebennett81]

Hmmmmm 'they quote it's a super simple, quality, low cost kit'

power and low cost are a choice of words that never go together when tuning in terms of high powered applications. For me the Jury is still very much out on this one

 

[RobDon]

Kinetic have sold tons of kits for around the same price and most are making good power with few issues from what I've read. These are NOTHING like any ATP kit! Be an optimist m8.

http://www.kineticmotorsport.com/products/KINETIC_MOTORSPORT_MKIV_1_8T_TURBO_HARDWARE_KIT-927-0.html

I say bring it on, it's about time we got some decent turbo kits for fair money over here.

 

[PhilW]

Hmmmmm 'they quote it's a super simple, quality, low cost kit'

power and low cost are a choice of words that never go together when tuning in terms of high powered applications. For me the Jury is still very much out on this one

The jury aint out at all. The CTS/Kinetic kit is awesome and pretty much most things FFE do are golden.

Im already talking to CTS about a kit.

 

[jamiebennett81]

Kinetic have sold tons of kits for around the same price and most are making good power with few issues from what I've read. These are NOTHING like any ATP kit! Be an optimist m8.

http://www.kineticmotorsport.com/products/KINETIC_MOTORSPORT_MKIV_1_8T_TURBO_HARDWARE_KIT-927-0.html

I say bring it on, it's about time we got some decent turbo kits for fair money over here.

The jury aint out at all. The CTS/Kinetic kit is awesome and pretty much most things FFE do are golden.

Im already talking to CTS about a kit.

best of luck boys! prove me wrong

 

[barnsley]

all i can say from what ive seen is ForceFed Engineering work is very good the guy has got some skills

 

[RobDon]

Exactly, and as PhilW said the CTS/Kinetic kits have gone down a storm, so JB's negative scepticism is based on nothing (maybe just his own bad experiences), everyone else is very excited by this. FFE should have pics up sometime today.

 

[PhilW]

Have FFE confirmed its RHD compatible rob?

 

[RobDon]

They said things like they are 'fairly sure' and 'almost certain' it will fit RHD. Not as good as a 100% yes so far.

"Im fairly sure it will RHD, its so compact unless you stick your head by the rain tray you cant even see it."

More should be revealed later today with the pics.

 

[jamiebennett81]

Exactly, and as PhilW said the CTS/Kinetic kits have gone down a storm, so JB's negative scepticism is based on nothing (maybe just his own bad experiences), everyone else is very excited by this. FFE should have pics up sometime today.

Based on nothing.....except my own experiences? Bit of a contradiction their Rob. Maybe not directly on this kit but to have been through the mill a couple of times with poor quality items

Prove me wrong, I'm happy to say that if it is a turbo kit that works well. However a decent kit is one that is driven regularly and actually put through it's paces, in other words a car which is driven daily/regularly with this kit on for me is a true test of it's quality.

As said, get the kit, bolt it on and I look forward to the progress mate, as it's certianly going into the right engine bay