The APS Single Project
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i thought i saw you on americas most wanted
Wrong choice of words I guess.. I meant I might move back to Turkey (or Canada or Switzerland! Whichever clears my crimes )The problem is, if it's going to be Canada, it'll be about a year later, not this summer.. Anyways, we'll see..
Btw, don't do Vortech:
YouTube - What a g35 Sounds like with a Vortech Supercharger
You got a nice sounding fx now, don't mess it with the clunky rattle (IMO of course)
haha yea, i actually dont mind the sound of the vortech, all the vids ive heard were with the hood up but im sure with the hood down it will be somewhat quieter, but as long as its nothing like the stillen whine im cool with it. the bypass valve sounds pretty cool too.
What happens if it's defective (or clogged)? I have two of them. One was defective, replaced by previous user, the other is the newer one..
nice, that was exactly what the previous owner told me.. it wouldn't create any problems though, I believe and good thing he got it replaced.. Thanks!
I figured from his first reply.. Nice to have you here.. Get used to me as if I can stay here I'll mess up your mind with tons of questions
The vortech with the Si charger does not have that clunky rattle. Sounds more like a roots. EXACTLY like the V1 chargers. LOUD but GOOD loud lol.
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Thanks for the warning. I thought the full kit had the oil return pump in it and I believe I saw it in the parts I received.. I'll also get some custom work done to get it fit on my AWD as well as the downpipe to get it fit good to the oem midpipe.
Did you purchase the full kit? Do you see any potential problems/weak points other than the turbo and the customer service? The guy I got it from seemed like a honest one but who knows really..
thx....so far i've been kept logged on.
i bought the full kit. the crossover pipe on my kit had to be repaired at my cost due to a leak. the oil return pump had to be replaced once by APS.
the oem midpipe might be a problem. i don't know the FX real well, but you need a free flowing exhaust to make this kit work. You'll have the same issues everyone with the kit has, boost dropping as the car reaches redline.
and of course, APS will first recommend you to get their 2.5" True Dual Exhaust. Once you get that and everything works, than perfect. If not, APS will tell you that you need there downpipe with external wastegate to control boost and keep it steady all the way to redline.
though the APS ST is a complete kit that will allow the buyer to boost out of the box, it will not work to its potential without other expensive parts.
i went from 314 rWHP / 340 ft/lb to 370 / 380 (might be 360/370) after going to the APS downpipe with the integrated external wastegate (same boost pressure). before this, my boost would begin tapering from 8 lbs down to 2 lbs or so as the car reached redline.
since i've dug myself a deep grave, no point in me turning back. if you still have the option, turn back and go another route.
anytime you go turbo, invest the money the first time and do it right. there's still no guarantee you won't have problems, but the percentages will decrease.
i bought the full kit. the crossover pipe on my kit had to be repaired at my cost due to a leak. the oil return pump had to be replaced once by APS.
the oem midpipe might be a problem. i don't know the FX real well, but you need a free flowing exhaust to make this kit work. You'll have the same issues everyone with the kit has, boost dropping as the car reaches redline.
and of course, APS will first recommend you to get their 2.5" True Dual Exhaust. Once you get that and everything works, than perfect. If not, APS will tell you that you need there downpipe with external wastegate to control boost and keep it steady all the way to redline.
though the APS ST is a complete kit that will allow the buyer to boost out of the box, it will not work to its potential without other expensive parts.
i went from 314 rWHP / 340 ft/lb to 370 / 380 (might be 360/370) after going to the APS downpipe with the integrated external wastegate (same boost pressure). before this, my boost would begin tapering from 8 lbs down to 2 lbs or so as the car reached redline.
since i've dug myself a deep grave, no point in me turning back. if you still have the option, turn back and go another route.
anytime you go turbo, invest the money the first time and do it right. there's still no guarantee you won't have problems, but the percentages will decrease.
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