Is anyone using this system? I just found it and it seems to be right up what I want (dual 63's).

http://www.proturbokits.com/store/sc...?idproduct=149

Anyone hear anything good or bad about their kits? The price is just about right for what I want. This will be going on my C5R 427 (8.6:1 CR) and running around 14-16 psi of boost. I'm looking for opinions and if there are better kits out there (for less money). I LIKE having the turbos out where you can see them. And I'm really not thinking the STS kit is anywhere's near enough for what I'm shooting for (800-900 RWHP) and over 800 ft-lbs.

Oh, also, where is the website for the TTi X kits??

Thanks,
Derrick

 

babala65, Shinobi'sZ, and Nick Yoskin have the PTK kits installed. There are a few more members at various stages of install.

Mark

 

I know for a fact that the Stage X kit will support over 800 rwhp on a 346.

http://www.turbotechnologyinc.com/co...er_systems.htm

Cheers,

Mark

 

There are all good TT kits on daily drivers. PTK, TTI, Cartek TT and STS TT.

Brent

The STS TT Kit with the (larger turbos that you can get from STS) with the setup will put down well over what you looking for. I know this for a fact.

 

Derrick,

The PTK and TTi kits are mature and will deliver.

Take care,

Charlie

 

derrick look at this www.nick.neptune.com
i never tuned a car before in my life and this was the first time i had my car at the track!! i have sooooo much more left in it. the ptk w/T4 will make ridiculous power w/c5r. BTW i am running 8.37 compession.

 

Nick,
VERY Impressive. Do you have any under hood heat issues with the turbos being located where they are? Also are you running a C5R also? What did the PTK kit NOT come with that you needed?

Thanks,
Derrick

 

any one ?

 

Nick runs a forged 346, not a C5-R.

Mark

 

I am running the PTK kit on a 346cid..had one run to 800rwhp. But things weren't right with my plug wires the first time, then second time I had fouled TR7ix.

The next time I am going for broke when testing.

As for any other production kit making 800rwhp, I haven't seen it...some talk about though. One guy posted but it was the 427 graph I believe. Could be wrong about though.

The T3/T4 Turbos are great for 383cid and below. But I would use the T4 setups for anything larger. That is just my opinion about it and my preference.

I haven't even come close to reaching the limit of my Turbo system yet. When I get some more time I will see what it can be tuned to. Meanwhile Nick is testing all the stuff out on the track.

He has the only production TT to go into the 9s. I think LPE used a 427 with their stick run into the 9s, and adapted a 400 Turbo Automatic (3 speeds) to push it into the 8s. That was a highly specialized car though my sources tell me...my LPE owner sources that is. Impressive nevertheless.

Here is a small example of a dyno run session..word has it that the dyno is conservative..but thats just what the majority of others have stated when comparing it to other dyno's in the area. The only thing that mattered to me at the time was seeing what we could tune to.

Next round is speed density.

 

The LPE setup that obtained 1,100 hp. ran a T3/4's to my understanding. There was good amount of money into that car. Over 200k.

800 rwhp is no big swing. There will be a number of cars that will be able do this shortly. Probably four STS cars, three PTK's, etc..

The T 3/4's, T4's, etc, etc. have all been replaced now by the Garret GT series turbo which are more efficient and spool faster. I have the larger upgraded version of these for my STS TT 427 which is being put together now.

I would have to agree with Kevin on the final top number. I don't personally care either. Tuning, drivabilty, reliabilty, mileage and power throughout are far more important.

Brent

 

thanks for the info.

how hard it is to change spark plugs and wires? any heat issues with the wires?
are you running A4 trans by RPM (Rodney)?
also,
thanx in advance

 

you asked about underhood heat? Nick wrapped eash pipe individually and its the best looking exhaust rap ive ever seen. i know thoes kits getr pretty toasty up there, thats personally why i went with the STS TT remote mount kit. The PTK kit is pretty nasty man, id go for it,Nick runs something likt 18 lbs of boost, i was in his car last month the throtle response is phonemonal.

 

I put cool sox on my spark plug wires, just as an added insurance. You have to remember I was the first person with this kit, and was thinking about special wires and stuff like that, turns out my custom wires were pretty easy to break. One shop broke 3 of them and didn't even tell me or notice.

So I rebuilt them with different plug boot ends. 118* MSDs...they didn't work better then the 90* boot ends and I actually burnt #3.

So I found some GM 7mm wires for the 8.0liter trucks...fit perfectly..I have had zero problems with the boots and wires.

It does get hot under there, my hood pretty much takes care of all of it though. But I realize some people don't want to use an aftermarket hood for this kit. Thats fine, but extra measure has to be taken to protect engine components. Nothing that isn't out on the market and in the price range of $200-500. Which too me is nothing when compared to the versatility of the PTK kit.


I would strongly recommend coatings from swaintech. www.swaintech.com. Unmatched!

Plugs take 10-15mins to swap on the passenger side, and numbers 5 & 7 on the drivers side are easy to access from below. #3 can be a bitch, but depending on techinque it is not that difficult. I access it with a long extension over the shock tower.

Changing all the plugs takes about 1 hour because of #3. 1 hour start to finish for all 8 plugs.

But I would rather have it only take 1 hour to change plugs then 4 hours if I want to change turbos. Both Turbos can be swapped out in about 45 mins on this kit.

I could have the whole kit off this car in 1 hour, +/- 15 mins.

 

Thank you guys for the info