My Car Just Went Bang

[lilcrash]

Oh. That sucks. I've got 245's and I could chirp 3rd at 100 on the highway. And I've lost it in the dry on corners and round abouts.

[lilcrash]

Still waiting . Is everyone just using a custom made 3" steam pipe intake? I'm planning on using stainless but not sure on what to do about the bov return an the breather hose.

[KiwiRS4T]

No one will be using steam pipe on the intake. Aluminium will do. You can buy intake pipes or if you get one made get the necessary connections welded in.

[lilcrash]

I'm making it myself. Il prob just buy 2 45 degree bends and tig them together. Just wasn't sure if everyone just runs rubber hoses instead of trying to make new hard lines.

[KiwiRS4T]

Staight bits of pipe with silicone joiners would be ok. If you can tig so much the better. For your outlet you will need some flexibilty in the pipe work (engine rocks, fmic doesn't).

[lilcrash]

I've got a silicon elbow for the turbo outlet. Just hooking straight into the stock pipework. Then I just need a 40mm fitting for my bov return and a 20mm for the breather pipe.

One thing I haven't considered, does stao send gaskets with his turbos and will the turbo have exhaust studs?

[lilcrash]

Getting rather impatient now. I think I should have stuck with a local business. Considering the extra 8 working days so far I think it would have been worth the $900 more

[lilcrash]

Ok have received a very suspicious email from stao. Can anyone confirm that he is a real business? Has anyone ever met him in person?

[wolverine]

Yes he does exist as a real business.

[lilcrash]

Ok just wanted to confirm. Thanks

[lilcrash]

Ok everyone. For future reference. Atr43 SS-1 is not an easy bolt on option. Needs new water lines and the oil drain needs to be customized, you cant put the rear exhaust nut on because the outlet flange is about 3-4 mm from the stud and the outlet of the compressor jams against the manifold, yer I can just turn the compressor housing to suit but then the wastegate actuator gets more pressure, the t3 flange and the Nissan 6 bolt flange or should I say flat plate with holes tapped in it is just welded onto the turbo, im guessing that it's a t25 exhaust housing with the flanges cut off.. Why the f**k did I think a cheap turbo was a good idea.

Edited June 9, 2011 by lilcrash

[chef_stagea]

Like i said.... Buy it right the 1st time. Nothing worse than banjo bolts and dump pipes!

[lilcrash]

If I knew how poorly made his turbos are I would have just bought a Chinese knock off, would be better quality and would probably fit better. So fricken pissed :@

[Commsman]

Can you post some pics?

[lilcrash]

Il put some up tonight when I get home.

Edit - he did a good job taking photo for the website to hide the welded on flanges.

Edited June 10, 2011 by lilcrash

[GeorgesR34]

Their turbos actually do looks abit rough in appearance, its all comes down to performance.

Is that what you've got?

http://www.skylinesa...ost__p__5678760

Edited June 10, 2011 by GeorgesR34

[rondofj]

man r his turbos really that bad?? i was considering getting one at some stage..now I will THINK BEFORE. Thanks for the warning, maybe a Garret is the way to go after all...But quite a few people are commending the guy..so...pics please?? that will help a lot of people in here

[GeorgesR34]

Their turbos are pretty good in general. I'm running a one of their high flows and can't be happier.

Two mate's got their ATR43 turbos on theirs I've seen them, very welly machined inside, abit rough out side. They made a generic housing into a T3x Nissan housing so consider the concept in making them, thats understandable. Both made 300rwkws+, Its a Turbo so its more of the performance then the looks.

Edited June 10, 2011 by GeorgesR34

[lilcrash]

Their turbos actually do looks abit rough in appearance, its all comes down to performance.

Is that what you've got?

http://www.skylinesa...ost__p__5678760

Yer thats the one, I wasn't really concerned with looks as you can't even see it once fitted, more so unhappy that it's a "direct oem replacement" and it's no where near fitting. He is sending me a spacer and gaskets so will see how it goes next week. Pics to come.

[chef_stagea]

lol and for all you others learning from this

i have a hks 25/35 forsale... thats actualy direct bolt on... (yes ive ran it and its fine) lol...