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Old 04-27-2009, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by stevejohns29
im looking for a 4 cylinder turbo kit.. and i told him to buy a different car but he wants to boost this one.. idk why.
In that case....
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tell him to get rid of that piece of poop
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Old 04-27-2009, 04:25 PM
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I remember reading that the tiburon motors don't take very well to boost..I can't remember if it was the tibby or another car but I'm pretty sure it's the tibby
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lol i almost had him talked into a scion.. but then he changed his mind.. anyone know of a turbo kit for a 4 cylinder though.? i couldnt really find one.
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
I remember reading that the tiburon motors don't take very well to boost..I can't remember if it was the tibby or another car but I'm pretty sure it's the tibby
The only think i could really find was people making their own stage 0 kits.. but turbos with no managment are scary. I rather just find him a kit from a good company.
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Originally Posted by firesquare
if he honestly knows nothing about cars he shouldn't turbo it. take it to a good speed shop and they'll do it.
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Old 04-29-2009, 09:52 PM
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idk about 08's but I know seoulfulracing specializes in tibs. They are in Korea though, lol
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Old 04-30-2009, 02:39 AM
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I checked them out and they dont offer anything for the 08 tiburon.. atleast turbo wize ... nice find though!
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Old 04-30-2009, 03:18 AM
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well.. they offer one for an 07..does anyone know if there is a difference between 07 and 08 besides the body? Thanks everyone!
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Old 04-30-2009, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
ever think of going to a tiburon forum?
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Old 04-30-2009, 05:19 AM
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they were all custom set ups that looked cheap...
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Old 04-30-2009, 05:21 AM
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I wasn't talking about turbo info I was talking about going on a tiburon forum and searching to see if the 07/08 models had any differences that would prevent the seoulfulracing kit from working..or you could just email seoulful
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Old 04-30-2009, 05:33 AM
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ohhhh yeah i emailed them hours ago.. no response tonight though.. just trying to get a faster answer lol
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alrighty..just trying to throw out things you might not have thought of
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Old 04-30-2009, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
alrighty..just trying to throw out things you might not have thought of
lol thanks for the help man. I do appreciate it.. i was having a hell of a time finding any info on his car.. basically it sucks though haha
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I almost bought a tib before my xb so I know a little bit about them

From what I know, there are no differences engine-wise between 07/08.

However, I dont think that means a 07 turbo would fit 08's, just dont take my word for it.

btw, for those who bash on tibs, I agree on the v6 motor only producing under 200hp, but look-wise DAMN:

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the 08 tibs and the tC have to be the sexiest coupes you can afford.
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I agree..I've seen some tibs that made me a couple of times lol
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Old 04-30-2009, 06:46 PM
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i think theyre good looking cars also! I just wish the performance was a little better. Even if the majority of the cars fit, i can work with the interior to make it fit.. I just wanted to make sure it was teh same engine.! Thanks for your help everyone
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Originally Posted by boooosty
I almost bought a tib before my xb so I know a little bit about them

From what I know, there are no differences engine-wise between 07/08.

However, I dont think that means a 07 turbo would fit 08's, just dont take my word for it.

btw, for those who bash on tibs, I agree on the v6 motor only producing under 200hp, but look-wise DAMN:

holy ____tttttttt. that is a tiburon ? that thing looks bad ___,
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Old 05-01-2009, 03:56 PM
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i think u just gotta wait for a while. they're probably making it now
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