Turbo coming soon...

[Angelo]

At least that's what it says on this web site:
http://www.turbo-performance.com/Products/all_products.htm
Anyone cares to investigate?

Angelo

[MarkyMark]

they must be talking about the all-trac upgrade

[DaileyDog]

This really should go in the FI forum.

Mike

[ringthree]

Originally posted by MarkyMark
they must be talking about the all-trac upgrade

Actually you are totally wrong. I spoke with Bob at Turbo Performance (818-994-7087). They will start working on the car in a two weeks and hope to have it done soon after that. They are working on a 2001 GT-S for a person in California. These are the specs. They will build the exhaust manifold (and he said they will make it, they dont care how tough) Garret T3/T4, Blitz parts, they will have an external wastegate, and they build their own Intercoolers. Price range will be 3500.

Two other interesting things. One, they will be building the kit for production after they finish putting it on the car in California. Two, all the parts will be available individually, meaning you can buy just the manifold or whatever.

Thats the info I got. Two things I should have asked about but forgot was fuel delivery and engine management. Those are really important factors, and if anyone else is going to call then please ask those questions.

[Never Summer]

I have some really good news to tell my fellow celi owners. My friend at Turbo Performance CA, has released some really really good info to me
they will be realsing a turbo kit sorry i mean turbo kits gt and gts fully machanical no ecu upgrades....satge one running around $2400 will not include a inercooler stage 2 will include a spearco inercooler runing around $3400 both gt and gts kits will cost about the same.....all the other info will not be released until the debt at the upcoming la auto show thats what i was told....and he wants me to send him a link to this fourm to see how intrested we really were...no bs...hotchkis wants to get ahold of there kit coming out i forgot why but i will post agian and add more info.........n e one interested ask for Damion @ (818) 994 7087
the kit should be out for sure in the next 1 to 2 months

[MarkyMark]

damn, price is only $3500? Is there a catch?

[yota_racer]

Originally posted by MarkyMark
damn, price is only $3500? Is there a catch?

Probably does not include install. We all know how costly that can be. But at least we get a TURBO!!!!!!!

[ringthree]

Turbo Performance sounds very familiar, what other work have they done? Have they been in any mags or anything.

I cant remember where I saw the name...

[bickley]

Wow, sweeeeeeet! This is incredible news. From out of nowhere comes more people interested in making products for our cars. I am excited about this and would possibly get one if the products are of good quality.

[MarkyMark]

Originally posted by yota_racer


Probably does not include install. We all know how costly that can be. But at least we get a TURBO!!!!!!!

true, but with most shops charging $70 - $100 per hour, and turbo installation being about 2 weeks, = :( :( :(

[djm221]

Originally posted by MarkyMark
damn, price is only $3500? Is there a catch?
Yeah, this hope and specualtion will fizzle out in a couple of months and they'll say there isn't any room to put in a turbo, or CR is too high, no demand, etc.

[ringthree]

Originally posted by djm221

Yeah, this hope and specualtion will fizzle out in a couple of months and they'll say there isn't any room to put in a turbo, or CR is too high, no demand, etc.

I'm always optimistic, and if you dont have anything to contribute then please do us all a favor and shut your hole.

[bickley]

Hahahaha very well put Ringthree

[Keyshawn]

Originally posted by djm221

Yeah, this hope and specualtion will fizzle out in a couple of months and they'll say there isn't any room to put in a turbo, or CR is too high, no demand, etc.

This could very well happen, but let's give 'em the benefit of the doubt until they say otherwise. At least they have the balls to give it a try, unlike some other companies (cough "GReddy"cough).

[komar]

ok. so now there are acually gonna be chioses for a turbo or a S/C...holy shet...i am so exited...and the nto top it all off the company is gonna sell parts individually...great news, great news.

Kareem

[trd4runner]

being that the new celica does not have a return fuel line, will this new kit include modifications to the existing fuel system? or have some other device to increase fuel pressure?

something to think about...

[Keyshawn]

Just called Turbo Performance (818-994-7087) and talked to Damon. MOST of the above info about their Celica turbo kit is correct so far.

I'd like to add that for the GT-S kit, they want to drop the compression ratio to about 9.5:1 with a thicker head gasket (GT doesn't need to drop compression ratio), and that for both GT-S and GT kit, they will convert our returnless fuel line to one with a return line (Damon said they already did something similar with their Neon turbo kit, since the Neon has no return line, either).

The estimated release date for the kit is mid-June 2002. The GT-S kit will be done first. They are using a silver Injen-sponsored GT-S as a prototype. This car has been around the local car show circuit, and will be displayed with the turbo kit starting in June.

He welcomes everyone to drop him an email at stoich@turbo-performance.com
, especially those with technical knowledge who want to give their input on this project. Keep your fingers crossed, everyone.

[Fourgig]

Are they working on the GT and GTS turbo kits in parallel?

IMO, they need to work on the GT turbo first. They could easily convert it to work on the MR-S as well as the Corolla (ie. more installed base to sell to). Besides, us GT owners need more HP, dammit! :D

Um, my point is, if the kit is made, I'd be interested.

[Never Summer]

yeah this a good company they also have made the fastest neon in the world....

[larryd]

sounds very good.. especially the fact that they will sell the manifold seperately.. thats the only hard part behind the entire kit making process is the manifold :)

btw.. IMHO it would make no sense to lower the compression by just changing the head gasket..if your gonna take the head off the car which mind you is a pain in the ass you might as well take the block out and do the pistons.. do it right the first time.. trust me.. you dont wanna have to take yer engine out 2x..

[Keyshawn]

Originally posted by larryd
btw.. IMHO it would make no sense to lower the compression by just changing the head gasket..if your gonna take the head off the car which mind you is a pain in the ass you might as well take the block out and do the pistons.. do it right the first time.. trust me.. you dont wanna have to take yer engine out 2x..

Ideally, you're right. Using a thicker head gasket is a cost-saving measure (you save on both the cost of the pistons and the cost of installing them). On a low to moderate boost set-up (which is good enough for most people), the head-gasket approach to lowering compression should be adequate though. But if you want a high-boost set-up, then getting new pistons is the way to go.

[atehrani]

Two things don't feel right here.

1. No intercooler with stage 1? What kinda boost 2lbs?
2. Thicker head gasket to lower CR, I've heard of too many horror stories about this.

[Celica RZ]

Originally posted by atehrani
Two things don't feel right here.

1. No intercooler with stage 1? What kinda boost 2lbs?


wow I was reading through the whole post and was surprised no one caught that til now......

I haven't heard any horror stories about a thicker head gasket blowing up or anything other than people up-ing the boost too much......but do that in a built engine and it'll blow too :)

[philip52]

I am just curious if you can significantly lower compression with just a thicker head gasket? Wouldn't the new head gasket need to be significantly thicker than the stock gasket to give a noticeable decrease in CR?

[larryd]

it wouldnt have to be that much thicker to lower the compression enough for a moderate boost level.. but as they said above.. its really not a good way of doing it..

[chris pugh]

I have talked to damion @ turbo-performance.com. They are working on the kits and yes a return fuel line will need to be installed on the GT and i asked how much for labor. $400 to 600. If you can get the car to his shop. (CA) ALL hardware will be included in the kit. There web site showes everything that is offered in the kit. the Turbo will be a T 28 or T 3.

[Tony01Gts]

Is that 400 to 600 on labor for the fuel line or the turbo? Not that I'm in Ca anyways

[dragonfrog]

i'm just excited to see that the celicas are finally getting companies to actually take a glance at the engine and to start doing something with them. for some of us, we've been waiting almost two to three years for this. i would like to have some pictures of the setup in addition to some dynos.

[kuruptgt]

just got of the phone with these guys they said it will be out in a month or monthand a half so thats cool. 3400 bux complete bolt on kit and somthin for the fuel all included.

[atehrani]

When that "month and a half" comes up, I hope they post some dynos and pics.