I am a bit dissappointed in some of the negative talk here. A quick read of my posts would clear up some of the incorrect things said here recently. Here are some more pictures followed by some clarification for everyone.
First let me point out that I was doing this for myself & NOT to develop a kit for sale (I have had too many bad experiances with other peoples products and work over the years, I am not saying that everyone's products are bad. It was just time to do it myself.)
The company who's name the kit will be marketed under & who developed it with me had a serious problem with a rogue employee (who is now gone) whom made many claims & put the price in writing to me under the company name at $5,500. I could be a jerk and try to force them to honor that contract but, I don't treat people like that! Instead, I chose to continue to work with them to finish the project to the best of our ability. Fishguy - I said the kit will NOT cost $12,000! please quote me correctly as final pricing will take some time to settle on. I am also considering making a heat shield/air channel to protect the intercooler from engine & trans. heat. It would also direct air form the intercooler up through the vented engine cover. Therefore, I do not believe the fans will be needed. If they are needed, I will add them. I further stated that I really don't know what the safe hp. #'s will be on 91 pump fuel (I am of the current opinion that it will fall in the range of 245 - 260 whp. with a very strong & fast spooling low end.) There was a mention about my manifold & problems with it cracking and pulling bolts out, look closely at the pics. earlier in the thread, I was aware of the problem and appropriate modifications were made. Also, many of you expressed concearn for the "log" style manifold, I believe in many ways that it is superior ie; packaging, cost, shorter distance for gasses to get to the turbo (better responce), better control of exhaust pulses for greater velocity. I don't want to argue & I could be wrong, good thing is - some one is testing it. I mentioned too that I use a stand alone ecu that will come with 2 maps, one street, one for track with race fuel. (the tuners will be back from SEMA soon so that I can get that A/F where it belongs 40:2.8
) The ecu is also user configureable via laptop.
About the kit, I am a perfectionist and I absolutely will make sure it is safe on the stock motor as delivered. It will be easy to install, everything will fit properly & come with EVERYTHING you will need to complete the install as shown on my car. I will offer "options" for the kit like: LSD's, clutches, oil pan options, ect. Soon you will get dyno runs and driving impressions, next will come a price and availability.
Wish me good luck because if I got it right, we all win!
I welcome constructive comments & insight and will be happy to awncer any questions you may have.
