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Old 11-27-2006, 04:34 AM
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I'm having a really hard time deciding on what kit to get.

GReddy:
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Cheap
Same gains at Turbonetics
Cons:
Cheap price means cheap parts?

Turbonetics:
Pros:
I think it has way better parts
Cons:
TOO EXPENSIVE

Can anyone help me out?
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uh that info about the greddy kit is news to me =x sorry
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Oh, if you vote, please tell me why you chose that choice. I won't know why you picked that, therefore, I won't know what makes it better.
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Turbonetics = 1 year, no questions asked warranty
Greddy = no warranty

Turbonetics = 100 whp gain
Greddy = 70 - 80 whp gain

Turbonetics kit = around 5k (some places for 4.5k)
Greddy kit with engine management(t'netics got it already) = around 4k
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ive been wondering a lot about this too but am leaning towards greddy because you can get the kit and management for less than 3500.

Turbonetics = 1 year, no questions asked warranty
Greddy = no warranty

Turbonetics = 100 whp gain
Greddy = 70 - 80 whp gain

Turbonetics kit = around 5k (some places for 4.5k)
Greddy kit with engine management(t'netics got it already) = around 4k
1. true.
2. where did you get those numbers? it all depends on the tune...
3. see above (and http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...roduct_id=1796 )(not advertising, just tried to find a low price on it..)
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Originally Posted by CObrad
ive been wondering a lot about this too but am leaning towards greddy because you can get the kit and management for less than 3500.

Turbonetics = 1 year, no questions asked warranty
Greddy = no warranty

Turbonetics = 100 whp gain
Greddy = 70 - 80 whp gain

Turbonetics kit = around 5k (some places for 4.5k)
Greddy kit with engine management(t'netics got it already) = around 4k
1. true.
2. where did you get those numbers? it all depends on the tune...
3. see above (and http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...roduct_id=1796 )(not advertising, just tried to find a low price on it..)
1. thank you
2. those numbers are posted on the respective companies websites
3. you proved my point...WITH the engine management/fuel management...it's 3600 before tax and shipping for the greddy which is around 4k...don't forget the fuel management...it's pretty important for f/i
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I chose T-netics because the Unichip is 110% better then Greddy emanage any day of the week.
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Did you look at any other kits?

Dezod, roughly $4200, = 230 - 280whp 5 - 11psi (about 90 - 140 gain)

Zpi Stage 1, roughly $4200 = 300whp (I Think 8.5psi) about 160 gain

Zpi Stage 0, roughly $2600 = 230whp 5psi (about 90 gain)

Personally I think turbonetics. is overpriced at $5600
The Greddy is at first glance cheap ($2700) but the kit doesnt come with injectors, or e-manage, which will run you another 1200. plus you have to do the tuning yourself.

I know the ZPI kits come pre-tuned
Don't know abot Dezod
As far as I know ZPI isn't backed up with there orders still.
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Greddy kit 11psi 296whp 330wtq...

Greddy is the best bang for the buck. Others are pricey and do the same damn thing. I doubt anybody on this board has the need to max out the Greddy kit... 300whp is just fine for a tC...anymore and you could be shelling out $$$$ for a new motor.
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Also:
Bought from TPD Racing:
GReddy Turbo Kit for 05-06 Scion tC - $2350
Stage 2 Fuel Management Upgd. (Emanage Ultimate, 440cc Injectors) - $778
HKS SSQV BOV - $168
Shipping: $80

$3376 Shipped for a Complete Kit, even $250 cheaper if you go with the emanage Blue!!
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Tnetics hands down
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Originally Posted by zer0
Also:
Bought from TPD Racing:
GReddy Turbo Kit for 05-06 Scion tC - $2350
Stage 2 Fuel Management Upgd. (Emanage Ultimate, 440cc Injectors) - $778
HKS SSQV BOV - $168
Shipping: $80

$3376 Shipped for a Complete Kit, even $250 cheaper if you go with the emanage Blue!!
Copying my post? :D

I went GReddy - it's a little cheaper and better for my application's goal.
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Have you looked into Dezod's kit?
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Since you are in Colorado and there are a ton of Greddy tuners and slim to none Unichip tuners I would lean towards Greddy. What happened to you doing a custom build after you come watch my build?
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Originally Posted by zer0
Greddy kit 11psi 296whp 330wtq...

Greddy is the best bang for the buck. Others are pricey and do the same damn thing. I doubt anybody on this board has the need to max out the Greddy kit... 300whp is just fine for a tC...anymore and you could be shelling out $$$$ for a new motor.
Could not have said it better, most of the kits are using the same turbo anyway. It's just the tune that goes along with it; the Greddy should do 350whp easy. Save the money and use it on a high-flow exhaust and or anything else that will raise the power on the Greddy.
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The turbonetics kit is so much sexier!
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Originally Posted by BOXMAN
Since you are in Colorado and there are a ton of Greddy tuners and slim to none Unichip tuners I would lean towards Greddy. What happened to you doing a custom build after you come watch my build?
A friend recommended me to buy a kit and upgrade from there since I`m a beginner to this stuff. I`m sure there`s an Unichip tuner in Denver, looked it up awhile back.

When you doing the build?
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Originally Posted by Cheeky
Originally Posted by zer0
Greddy kit 11psi 296whp 330wtq...

Greddy is the best bang for the buck. Others are pricey and do the same damn thing. I doubt anybody on this board has the need to max out the Greddy kit... 300whp is just fine for a tC...anymore and you could be shelling out $$$$ for a new motor.
Could not have said it better, most of the kits are using the same turbo anyway. It's just the tune that goes along with it; the Greddy should do 350whp easy. Save the money and use it on a high-flow exhaust and or anything else that will raise the power on the Greddy.
Yea, how much BHP/WHP can the internals take? Would like to start at 250 WHP, then bump up to 300 WHP, and then finally, bump it up to 350 WHP.

I have a Magnaflow Exhaust, guess I could get a custom exhaust made and sell the Magnaflow one.

How do I get more WHP? More boost? If so, how do I get more boost?
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Originally Posted by Prototype_xB
Have you looked into Dezod's kit?
Nope, it`s just a bunch of parts from different companies pieced together. Don`t trust them well and they`re not a big name as Turbonetics and GReddy.
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Originally Posted by zer0
Also:
Bought from TPD Racing:
GReddy Turbo Kit for 05-06 Scion tC - $2350
Stage 2 Fuel Management Upgd. (Emanage Ultimate, 440cc Injectors) - $778
HKS SSQV BOV - $168
Shipping: $80

$3376 Shipped for a Complete Kit, even $250 cheaper if you go with the emanage Blue!!
I was VERY interested in getting the GReddy kit from The Performace Driver, but they didn`t list enough details. Not sure if they`re legit.
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