CupertionSteve's Vishnu/FFTEC Single Turbo Review

TMR · 03-15-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Yes, that's one reason I'm keeping it running this week and over the weekend. Nothing but rain in the forecast. It's awesome

With that much power you dont need rain....

OpenFlash · 03-15-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR

With that much power you dont need rain....

that's true. But the tires much prefer it

venom3469 · 03-15-2012, 06:04 PM

Is there a price range on this kit yet?!

RambleJ · 03-15-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Someone want to donate their engine to me so I can do this

Ouch.. I know OT. But what happened? Did I miss a thread about this?

Sniz · 03-15-2012, 06:46 PM

I echo FBI's sentiments on this, you guys have no idea what a properly setup mid frame turbo feels like. Instant spool and the boost never far away. If you dont have your head up your ass it works great. If you floor it at 1800rpms and expect it to rocket off into the sunset your not going to be happy but seriously keeping it at 3,000rpms and above is very easy. These BMW inline 6's love to rev.

Dmacc · 03-15-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

I echo FBI's sentiments on this, you guys have no idea what a properly setup mid frame turbo feels like. Instant spool and the boost never far away. If you dont have your head up your ass it works great. If you floor it at 1800rpms and expect it to rocket off into the sunset your not going to be happy but seriously keeping it at 3,000rpms and above is very easy. These BMW inline 6's love to rev.

+1
I think there are going to be a lot of unnecessary complaints about spooling in the near future

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-15-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmacc

+1
I think there are going to be a lot of unnecessary complaints about spooling in the near future

I am going with the PT turbo Shiv has, but with the billet wheel. When these guys feel a flat torque curve and a turbo that pulls like a freight train to redline they will understand. Rest assured I will have a full review with videos so you guys know my opinion.

Dmacc · 03-15-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I am going with the PT turbo Shiv has, but with the billet wheel. When these guys feel a flat torque curve and a turbo that pulls like a freight train to redline they will understand. Rest assured I will have a full review with videos so you guys know my opinion.

Can't wait!

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-15-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmacc

Can't wait!

I wrote probably 50 reviews over the last few years, but the last 6 months I have been kind of quiet. It will be nice to write such an important review.

jpsimon · 03-15-2012, 09:32 PM

is your car already en route?

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-15-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

is your car already en route?

jp, it is not yet. I think about 10 days or so.

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-15-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

is your car already en route?

Surely you are going single right?

jpsimon · 03-15-2012, 10:09 PM

I will eventually for sure, not right off the bat though

DefactoM6 · 03-15-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I wrote probably 50 reviews over the last few years, but the last 6 months I have been kind of quiet. It will be nice to write such an important review.

It will indeed be of paramount importance! The only thing that will be a shame is that you won't be able to do a step by step photo install documentation!

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-15-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DefactoM6

It will indeed be of paramount importance! The only thing that will be a shame is that you won't be able to do a step by step photo install documentation!

The DIY install guides are certainly fun. I am just not convinced a lot of people will DIY this project. I feel I could do the work, but I am not sure I really would want to mess with this one.

SIKH335 · 03-16-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Hey Sikh did you just recently get your car back from Bakersfield BMW?

Car was towed back from Bakersfeild the Thursday after the event. Just got it back this morning from East Bay BMW. And it's off to FFTec in the morning for my Single.

Hisam135i · 03-16-2012, 01:03 AM

Does your car have an AT?

SIKH335 · 03-16-2012, 01:10 AM

Mine does

cupertinosteve · 03-16-2012, 01:40 AM

Mine too.

badass335 · 03-16-2012, 02:08 AM

I'll wait for you guys first!

Aridk · 03-16-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I wrote probably 50 reviews over the last few years, but the last 6 months I have been kind of quiet. It will be nice to write such an important review.

Hear, I was affraid you sold your car and had moved on that would have been a great los to the community, glad your back and looking forward to your review on the Single witht expectations

Hisam135i · 03-16-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cupertinosteve

Mine too.

Sweet

are you going to do a tranny build as well? Or are you going to wait and see if it can handle the power than play it by ear?

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