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brage · 01-03-2003, 09:03 AM

Okay, I am interested in either getting a turbo kit or fabricating some sort of kit. I am leaning towards the kit b/c everything in a kit is usually tuned and ready to run for the most part. I don't really want to risk blowing the motor (which I JUST swapped in) because of some part that I get wrong during the install

Now as far as I know there are basically 3 kits to choose from for the KA - FMax, XS Engineering, and NSport.

pricing for the nsport kit and xs engineering kits seem to be near $3500, while I am getting quotes for the F-Max kit near $4000 where the JWT ECU is not included.

What are everyones comments on the subject? I know TY runs the F-Max kit and it was originally installed by one of the guys who is now with Intense Motorsports afaik. The NSport kit is quite cheaper, comes with a Skyline FMIC, and doesn't require a computer change (just upgraded fuel pump and FMU) I have seen a lot of positive posts on other boards regarding the NSport kit.

I don't really think much of XS Engineering - that kit looks like crap compared to the other two.

My only concern with F-Max is the wait for the ECU from JWT, which I have seen people quote a 6 month lead time. I am leaning towards the NSport kit..

-Jeff

boosteds14 · 01-03-2003, 10:52 AM

well intense motorsports does not include the ecu with the f-max kit. call them. nobody does anymore.

the ecu will not take 6 months. i sent three out last month and got them back this week.

DarkRaptor42 · 01-03-2003, 01:34 PM

If your going with a KAT dont buy a kit. Thats just my approch. The only thing Im missing at this point is the Intercooler, and im under 1000 right now. heres what I have:

Custom mani $200
Down pipe 120
IC Piping $200
T3 Turbo (will get replaced eventually but works for the time being) 30 + 70 rebuild
Tial wastegate 200
HKS SSQV 200

Things I still need:
SAFC 300
Intercooler 300
SR Injectors 150

So this is alot cheaper than a kit but it takes longer to put together. Thats just my approach to it cause I didnt have all the cash to drop at once. Eventually Ill end up with bigger injectors, and a T3/T4. It take awhile but I have a goal to hit too, I want to out race my dads 350z so I have competition. Even if you have the cash for a kit though Id still go with a custom setup. You can get alot of really high quality stuff. My setup is for the lower Psi range but Ill work my way up.

*AceInHole* · 01-03-2003, 06:48 PM

All the little things will add up too. For instance, oil lines will be anywhere from $50 to $100. IC pipe adapters, new vacuum lines and T's, boost and a/f gauges ($100), a new clutch ($300).... it all adds up.

Just so you know, a friend of mine has a 240z clutch, which supposedly holds a bit more than the stock clutch. At 4psi, he's slipping.

boosteds14... what are you doing with 3 JWT ECU's??

01-03-2003, 09:03 AM	#1
brage Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which turbo kit? Okay, I am interested in either getting a turbo kit or fabricating some sort of kit. I am leaning towards the kit b/c everything in a kit is usually tuned and ready to run for the most part. I don't really want to risk blowing the motor (which I JUST swapped in) because of some part that I get wrong during the install Now as far as I know there are basically 3 kits to choose from for the KA - FMax, XS Engineering, and NSport. pricing for the nsport kit and xs engineering kits seem to be near $3500, while I am getting quotes for the F-Max kit near $4000 where the JWT ECU is not included. What are everyones comments on the subject? I know TY runs the F-Max kit and it was originally installed by one of the guys who is now with Intense Motorsports afaik. The NSport kit is quite cheaper, comes with a Skyline FMIC, and doesn't require a computer change (just upgraded fuel pump and FMU) I have seen a lot of positive posts on other boards regarding the NSport kit. I don't really think much of XS Engineering - that kit looks like crap compared to the other two. My only concern with F-Max is the wait for the ECU from JWT, which I have seen people quote a 6 month lead time. I am leaning towards the NSport kit.. -Jeff

01-03-2003, 10:52 AM	#2
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 43 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well intense motorsports does not include the ecu with the f-max kit. call them. nobody does anymore. the ecu will not take 6 months. i sent three out last month and got them back this week. __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

01-03-2003, 01:34 PM	#3
DarkRaptor42 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lodi CA Age: 41 Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your going with a KAT dont buy a kit. Thats just my approch. The only thing Im missing at this point is the Intercooler, and im under 1000 right now. heres what I have: Custom mani $200 Down pipe 120 IC Piping $200 T3 Turbo (will get replaced eventually but works for the time being) 30 + 70 rebuild Tial wastegate 200 HKS SSQV 200 Things I still need: SAFC 300 Intercooler 300 SR Injectors 150 So this is alot cheaper than a kit but it takes longer to put together. Thats just my approach to it cause I didnt have all the cash to drop at once. Eventually Ill end up with bigger injectors, and a T3/T4. It take awhile but I have a goal to hit too, I want to out race my dads 350z so I have competition. Even if you have the cash for a kit though Id still go with a custom setup. You can get alot of really high quality stuff. My setup is for the lower Psi range but Ill work my way up. __________________ 04 WRX STi 90 Sil- Camino R.I.P. AE86 20v MS R.I.P. KA-T www.209forums.com

01-03-2003, 06:48 PM	#4
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All the little things will add up too. For instance, oil lines will be anywhere from $50 to $100. IC pipe adapters, new vacuum lines and T's, boost and a/f gauges ($100), a new clutch ($300).... it all adds up. Just so you know, a friend of mine has a 240z clutch, which supposedly holds a bit more than the stock clutch. At 4psi, he's slipping. boosteds14... what are you doing with 3 JWT ECU's?? __________________