Thread: Turbonetics kitss...cheeep

http://myspecv.com/f/t170081-fs-treadstone-kit.html

Honestly, after that experience with Turbonetics and their customer support, I would never buy shit from them or recommend them to anyone. As a customer who paid about 5 grand for the kit, I would have hoped for better service and solutions.

Anyways, I hope their current turbo kit generation is much more reliable and doesn't put any people into that situation I was in.

I would have to disagree with the people who recommend the kit for a beginner [not because of my luck or anything]. I say that because you know the drill...it doesn't end there. Once you throw the kit on, you're gonna start swapping out parts to make the car better. Why not just design the kit from scratch with good known parts from the beginning. I mean if you buy their kit, you're going to probably want to switch to a atmospheric BOV, different wastegate [atmospheric?], 3" downpipe, bigger intercooler, and etc. It's not like this is 3 to 5 years ago when the spec was still in testing. So many people have boosted with different types of setups. There isn't a real good reason to experiment anymore. All the information is out there already. So why not save all the hassle and money?

But shit, if you have a spare 4g's to spend and can afford to do more mods later, then be my guest [i will agree with it being a good start].

well put, i mean im not even turbo but i can see where your coming from. if were to go turbo i would try and piece my own set together.

well the kit is for those who will be happy to run 7-10psi if your looking for more then maybe you should build ur own kit instead of complaining how bad the turbonetic kit is.

Originally Posted by CUPIT867

well the kit is for those who will be happy to run 7-10psi if your looking for more then maybe you should build ur own kit instead of complaining how bad the turbonetic kit is.

You obviously missed the point lol...and still think I have the OEM Turbonetics setup???

Also, you missed the point about my stab at Turbonetics. It's not about complaining. It's warning those that there were unhappy customers due to their faulty parts and customer service in the past. Whether improvements were made or not, it's just a fact of it's time and know what you MIGHT be getting yourself into with that respect.

Staying at 7 to 10lbs is going to get boring real quick not to mention one is going to need a AFRC like nightrider said....and probably smaller injectors to tune.

I'm not missing is just like when something first comes out there always kinks in the system they admit to the problem & has fixed it. i had my kit over 14months & it is working well. You were unhappy yes but you didnt think what you really wanted to do when you first started your project on a build thats the problem you dont want to admit. Everyone always want more power after awile. I think you should have done your research on what you wanted before you purchased the kit. Im going to show you what that kit can do & U'll see what i'm talking about

Originally Posted by SupraFast

You obviously missed the point lol...and still think I have the OEM Turbonetics setup???

Also, you missed the point about my stab at Turbonetics. It's not about complaining. It's warning those that there were unhappy customers due to their faulty parts and customer service in the past. Whether improvements were made or not, it's just a fact of it's time and know what you MIGHT be getting yourself into with that respect.

Staying at 7 to 10lbs is going to get boring real quick not to mention one is going to need a AFRC like nightrider said....and probably smaller injectors to tune.

I'm glad someone knows what there talking about:mrgreen:. That is 100 correct i totally agree with you ash. TN also sent me the wrong harness but was corrected. I have no problem with my kit & still luv it now. I will have proof by monday what the kit can do & after I do my upgrade I'll post what it can do with a small upgrade. I'm going to max out that kit & get my money worth before i bash it b/c karma is a mf

Originally Posted by ash

Yeah TN redesigned their DP. It's a great kit if you want no hassles especially for 02/03. Alot of people had issues w/ the unichip when the kit was fairly new, but they supposedly fixed that. It was usually a harness issue. You just have to make sure you let them know if you have the immobilizer or not. 04+ uses the unichip for tuning, the only problem w/ that is if you have to tune it later on, you have to find someone that can tune unichips. 02/03's have a ecu reflash which is what i still run today w/ safc on top.

Honestly for a beginner, it's a great kit because it's plug and play. The only real modifications you have to do is tapping the upper oil pan for oil return.

I know suprafast had tons of issues w/ his lol. My problem was the downpipe cracking issue.

Treadstone is still cheaper tho...but you don't get that TN 1 year warranty...a BIIGGGG plus IMO

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...ec+V+Turbo+kit

I was unhappy with mine because it didn't work lol. They sold me a product that was designed for my car and did not work. I was forced to mod the kit car to get it to work...because there is no refund. Not to mention their turbo, bov, injectors, unichip[x2], and downpipe[x2], were all replaced under warranty. The release valve on the walboro pump went too but I fixed that with epoxy ^_^

Not many people had this kit back then...hence why I went for it lol. There wasn't anything really known at the time about the kit. But now since a lot of the knowledge is readily available about b15 turbo setups and experience...there is no reason to experiment and re-invent the wheel too much anymore.

It's not about maxing the turbo... If you got a boost controller, you would blow your stock motor before you could max the turbo out.

Not sure why you're being all hostile lol. It's not like I'm making shit shit up. This was an on going problem for about year before I gave up with them. I want people to know what I experienced...so if they do decide to go with the kit and have issues, they know what to expect. Don't be mad about the downpipe and because I didn't answer your 1 million phone calls after I PMed you my decision. Why would I want your turbonetics downpipe when I explicitly said that I'm trying to sell the car and my turbo setup?


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I would suggest staying out of boost in these temperatures as well. If you can't, then be sure to keep an eye on your boost gauge, afr, and knock levels.

Just food for thought, Tial typed me an email a few months back saying they refuse to tune any cars with Turbonetics wastegates because they are known to boost creep and blow motors.

Your to funny 1million calls :mrgreen:to funny well like i said thats i cant wait to see what ur car can really do. Do your research before you start a project thats my advise to you. It sound like u've been on MSV to long:mrgreen:

Originally Posted by SupraFast

I was unhappy with mine because it didn't work lol. They sold me a product that was designed for my car and did not work. I was forced to mod the kit car to get it to work...because there is no refund. Not to mention their turbo, bov, injectors, unichip[x2], and downpipe[x2], were all replaced under warranty. The release valve on the walboro pump went too but I fixed that with epoxy ^_^

Not many people had this kit back then...hence why I went for it lol. There wasn't anything really known at the time about the kit. But now since a lot of the knowledge is readily available about b15 turbo setups and experience...there is no reason to experiment and re-invent the wheel too much anymore.

It's not about maxing the turbo... If you got a boost controller, you would blow your stock motor before you could max the turbo out.

Not sure why you're being all hostile lol. It's not like I'm making shit shit up. This was an on going problem for about year before I gave up with them. I want people to know what I experienced...so if they do decide to go with the kit and have issues, they know what to expect. Don't be mad about the downpipe and because I didn't answer your 1 million phone calls after I PMed you my decision. Why would I want your turbonetics downpipe when I explicitly said that I'm trying to sell the car and my turbo setup?


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I would suggest staying out of boost in these temperatures as well. If you can't, then be sure to keep an eye on your boost gauge, afr, and knock levels.

Just food for thought, Tial typed me an email a few months back saying they refuse to tune any cars with Turbonetics wastegates because they are known to boost creep and blow motors.

Again, there was no real research at the time lol. It's like talking to a bucket of rocks \=

Watch this guy go and blow his motor for trying to out do all the other stock motor turbo specs lol.

Blow my motor you are really to funny. Like i said i've done my research u'll see. come out to dyno day next wk & let see what that baby blue spec can do

Originally Posted by SupraFast

Again, there was no real research at the time lol. It's like talking to a bucket of rocks =

Watch this guy go and blow his motor for trying to out do all the other stock motor turbo specs lol.

Well, if you plan on running 15lbs+ [as you said, max out your kit]...you will blow your stock motor; no doubt.

Yes I know, you're going to put out about the same numbers any other turbo spec put out in the same boost range +/- 10whp ^_^

When did this become I'm a more powerful than you competition lol??? All I did was shared my experience with Turbonetics lolol. Damn old-heads /=

your just 2funny well i guess i'll blow my motor up just like you said its only money. ur no comp for me b/c u didnt do your homework on what you were getting into like i did.

Originally Posted by CUPIT867

your just 2funny well i guess i'll blow my motor up just like you said its only money. ur no comp for me b/c u didnt do your homework on what you were getting into like i did.

LOLL... I think rocks are smarter ^_^ Oh yeah well my grandma is older than yours o_O

Alright fellas easy...cupit's not gonna blow a motor and dan had issues w/ his kit. I personally still run this kit minus the manifold and downpipe. I'll still be running it when I turn up the boost this summer.

^^werd turn th boost up...

and honestly i havent seen any dyno sheets from both you guys build. come to dyno day, it's either u got it or u dont, end of guessing whos car is more stronger through theory, test them bitches out..

^-- for real lol