Custom Turbo group-buy possibility

[-=MagMan=-]

Hey there everyone. I've been talking to one of my engineering buddies by the name of Richard Chan, and he's currently seeking a new market base to promote his new turbine design for turbo-intercooler kits. His past projects include the following vehicles:<P>- Mazda 323 Turbo (Upgraded)<BR>- Mazda RX-7 (gen 3) Twin Turbo'ed<BR>- Acura Integra Type-R Turbo Intercooled<BR>- Volkswagon GTI VR6 Twin Turbo'ed<BR>- Multiple Buick GrandNational's<P>He would be willing to do a group-buy for MX-West and any members' MX-3, and custom-design each turbo kit per each member's needs. The difference in his kit is rapid power gain, with minimal time lag off the line.<P>If we can get enough of you folks to sign up for one, Richard can then give us an estimate on what kind of discount he can give for the club.

[heattreated]

Need price range before thinking about it too much... but sounds cool

[Soulflare]

Sounds very interesting. I have been looking for places that custom turbo kits so this is really great. Keep us informed.

[MX-West Car Club]

Can you get us some numbers on how much hp gain and cost from Richard Chan for a basic kit to a balls to the wall kit.

[Custommx3]

Moved to for sale/trade forum.<P>Please put things for sale, group buys (until official), and things for trade in this forum.

[blikmik]

I'd be willing to see what he can do... what about fitting this to the 2.5L?

[Swego]

New turbine design? Is there a web page where we can see what the design looks like?

[rikymaru]

Hey Mag Man, <P>I dont know if your friend Richard knows this but check out one of his past jobs.<P>Mazda 323 Turbo (Upgraded)<P>The 323 Turbos are DIRECT bolt ons to the MX3's. But you said he's using a new turbo system? Is he just custom fitting T4's/T25's (ewww)/ T3/4 turboes to the cars or is it a brand new Turbo system?<P>THe reason I ask is because there hasn't been a new turbo application in years since the T3/T4 Hybrid....which Greddy made popular back in 96.

[David Coleman]

I'd like to see pictures of his work at the bare minimum before I even considered it. And a prototype. But even that does not guarantee product quality, ala TKT. <P>If he wants any information or pictures of turbo systems on K series motors, tell him to personally contact me @ turbodave@autospeed.com .

[David Coleman]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by -=MagMan=-:<BR><STRONG>The difference in his kit is rapid power gain, with minimal time lag off the line.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><I>If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is</I><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 04-9491122" TARGET=_blank>Turbo knowledge</A>

[rikymaru]

Im with Dave.<P>High boost power with a minimal lag? That can somewhat work on a sequential turbo and that requires TWO, not just one. <P>I really dont know of a way to make a single turbo have insane power with minimal lag.<P>Well...getting a weaker BOV that would cause insane boost leak. But the power gain would be for 2 seconds, your car would then have the power of a Honda Insight, and it would finally end with your turbo wanting to keep spinning to make up for the leak which makes it go BOOM!