this turbo kit legit?

panhead4life · 06-10-2003, 02:40 PM

http://www.itsturbo.net/products/pro...ory=Turbo+Kits

select grand am from that link, is that for a 99 gagt? if so, how easy would that be to install, i don't know much about engines at all, but my friends are very intelligent w/ this kind of stuff, how much time do you all think it'd take to install this?

Thanks,
Clayton

jazzman · 06-10-2003, 03:38 PM

the search button is your friend, so use it!!!!!!!!!!!!

phantom505 · 06-10-2003, 03:43 PM

I don't trust them and neither do others. If you are interested in a turbo, read the thread in the Turbos section on Turbos by H P Performance. It will be a couple of months from now, but development is moving quite quickly.

shawn2ktats · 06-10-2003, 03:44 PM

no need to be rude jazzman,panhead the kit is in fact being made theres alot of mixed remarks about it just do a search for its or turbos

tetrasion · 06-10-2003, 03:45 PM

hahahahaha you would have to be a turbo guru to install on a grand am. For one thing we have a v6, meaning we would need 2 turbos, not that we would have the room for it, and our internals just couldnt take that. I could be wrong.....

peeps · 06-10-2003, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tetrasion
hahahahaha you would have to be a turbo guru to install on a grand am. For one thing we have a v6, meaning we would need 2 turbos, not that we would have the room for it, and our internals just couldnt take that. I could be wrong.....

why would you NEED 2 turbos??? We don't have a true dual exhaust setup.....We have a collector that feeds all exhaust into 1 pipe.....

shawn2ktats · 06-10-2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tetrasion
hahahahaha you would have to be a turbo guru to install on a grand am. For one thing we have a v6, meaning we would need 2 turbos, not that we would have the room for it, and our internals just couldnt take that. I could be wrong.....

we would need 2 turbos?

what in the world are you talking about? you could be wrong? more like youve never been more wrong

tetrasion · 06-10-2003, 04:00 PM

Okay I was wrong, but who is making such a kit?

peeps · 06-10-2003, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tetrasion
Okay I was wrong, but who is making such a kit?

you don't read so well, do you?

ITS makes one and HP Performance is making another....all of which is posted above....

tetrasion · 06-10-2003, 04:12 PM

I got that, I ment to say who's using that kit? SORRY!

phantom505 · 06-10-2003, 05:48 PM

My car is headed to Roswell, NM at the beginning of July for development. Unless something unforeseen happens, it should take about 1 week to get it in. This is of course with EXTENSIVE research done before hand.

Greed4Speed · 06-10-2003, 09:24 PM

Quote:

hahahahaha you would have to be a turbo guru to install on a grand am. For one thing we have a v6, meaning we would need 2 turbos, not that we would have the room for it, and our internals just couldnt take that. I could be wrong.....

Very wrong. Buick GNX and T-types 3.8L Turbo, GMC Syclone 4.3L turbo, TTA - same as the GNX. All these are V6 engines w/ 1 turbo. For the 3400, just install it on the front side of the engine. This is where all the FWD 4 bangers run them. Many w/engine compartments just as cramped as the GA.

95-GT · 06-10-2003, 11:08 PM

My turbocharger is being installed onto a custom crossover pipe. Its the best place to have one installed unless you get custom headers made. I will have dyno number for everyone in a month when mine is installed. I'll be pushing between 8-10 lbs of boost out of it. I will also have a laptop controlling everything from fuel curves, shift points, boost and more from the touch of a button inside my car. I am also going with 3:33 gearing and a full kevlar transmission to handle the power the turbo will be putting out. I will be running thru 1st gear like its nothing.

cavingman · 06-10-2003, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 95-GT
My turbocharger is being installed onto a custom crossover pipe. Its the best place to have one installed unless you get custom headers made. I will have dyno number for everyone in a month when mine is installed. I'll be pushing between 8-10 lbs of boost out of it. I will also have a laptop controlling everything from fuel curves, shift points, boost and more from the touch of a button inside my car. I am also going with 3:33 gearing and a full kevlar transmission to handle the power the turbo will be putting out. I will be running thru 1st gear like its nothing.

lemme shoot bullets at your tranny to test it

95-GT · 06-10-2003, 11:27 PM

I'll take some pics of all the parts tomorrow for you if you would like

jazzman · 06-11-2003, 05:53 AM

yes take the pics and send them to me

koolZ71 · 06-11-2003, 09:54 AM

within the next year i will be sporting an ITS turbo..i dont care how other people bash em..one person had a bad experience, so everyone thinks it was bad..the only reason it was bad, was cause he took the car before it was tuned and dyno'd...but i still like the guy

phantom505 · 06-11-2003, 11:47 AM

I think they are bad because the don't return phone calls. I found this company out here and after talking to them, I am very confident that they know what they are doing.

As for HP Performance, custom headers and custom intercooler will be built up for us. So they are not using off the self parts. So everything should fit well.

Knappy1 · 06-11-2003, 01:38 PM

I sent ITS an email last night...we'll see if I get a response.
Rob

phantom505 · 06-11-2003, 01:39 PM

If I were you I would ask to see some dyno's before buying. Only because in just over a month I hope to have a before and after for you guys.

06-10-2003, 02:40 PM	#1
panhead4life GAGT - Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Age: 38 Posts: 55 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	this turbo kit legit? http://www.itsturbo.net/products/pro...ory=Turbo+Kits select grand am from that link, is that for a 99 gagt? if so, how easy would that be to install, i don't know much about engines at all, but my friends are very intelligent w/ this kind of stuff, how much time do you all think it'd take to install this? Thanks, Clayton

06-10-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
jazzman Pontiac Performance AKA: Derek Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 460 Vehicle: 95 GA 95 Mustang GT	the search button is your friend, so use it!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ - Derek The Garage 1995 Grand Am SE - SOLD 1998 Grand Prix GTP - SOLD 1995 Mustang GT - LS Swap in Progress! 2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Tint, Magnaflow, Stereo

06-10-2003, 03:43 PM	#3
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	I don't trust them and neither do others. If you are interested in a turbo, read the thread in the Turbos section on Turbos by H P Performance. It will be a couple of months from now, but development is moving quite quickly. __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

06-10-2003, 03:44 PM	#4
shawn2ktats EvolutionsTattoo Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: behind you Age: 41 Posts: 499 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	no need to be rude jazzman,panhead the kit is in fact being made theres alot of mixed remarks about it just do a search for its or turbos __________________ SHAWN2K Owner: Evil Inc. Tattoos and ALL NEW!!! Evolution Tattoos Tattoo & Body Piercing www.n-body.net/registry/shawn2ktats

06-10-2003, 04:12 PM	#10
tetrasion where are you? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 40 Posts: 141 Vehicle: 2000 Black 2dr GAGT	I got that, I ment to say who's using that kit? SORRY! __________________ new stuff: slotted/drilled rotors, 'black' rksport tails kinda new stuff: RSM carbon fiber hood, 18" ADR sterling wheels old stuff: too lazy to list it all

06-10-2003, 03:45 PM	#5
tetrasion where are you? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 40 Posts: 141 Vehicle: 2000 Black 2dr GAGT	hahahahaha you would have to be a turbo guru to install on a grand am. For one thing we have a v6, meaning we would need 2 turbos, not that we would have the room for it, and our internals just couldnt take that. I could be wrong.....

06-10-2003, 04:00 PM	#8
tetrasion where are you? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 40 Posts: 141 Vehicle: 2000 Black 2dr GAGT	Okay I was wrong, but who is making such a kit?

06-10-2003, 05:48 PM	#11
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	My car is headed to Roswell, NM at the beginning of July for development. Unless something unforeseen happens, it should take about 1 week to get it in. This is of course with EXTENSIVE research done before hand. __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

06-10-2003, 11:08 PM	#13
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	My turbocharger is being installed onto a custom crossover pipe. Its the best place to have one installed unless you get custom headers made. I will have dyno number for everyone in a month when mine is installed. I'll be pushing between 8-10 lbs of boost out of it. I will also have a laptop controlling everything from fuel curves, shift points, boost and more from the touch of a button inside my car. I am also going with 3:33 gearing and a full kevlar transmission to handle the power the turbo will be putting out. I will be running thru 1st gear like its nothing.

06-10-2003, 11:27 PM	#15
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	I'll take some pics of all the parts tomorrow for you if you would like

06-11-2003, 05:53 AM	#16
jazzman Pontiac Performance AKA: Derek Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 460 Vehicle: 95 GA 95 Mustang GT	yes take the pics and send them to me __________________ - Derek The Garage 1995 Grand Am SE - SOLD 1998 Grand Prix GTP - SOLD 1995 Mustang GT - LS Swap in Progress! 2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Tint, Magnaflow, Stereo

06-11-2003, 09:54 AM	#17
koolZ71 walkin' tall AKA: nathan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: laura, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,522 Vehicle: 04 colorado<>93 SHO	within the next year i will be sporting an ITS turbo..i dont care how other people bash em..one person had a bad experience, so everyone thinks it was bad..the only reason it was bad, was cause he took the car before it was tuned and dyno'd...but i still like the guy __________________ JACOB HECK 7-03-82---07-29-01 I will miss u baby brother formaly koolgt

06-11-2003, 11:47 AM	#18
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	I think they are bad because the don't return phone calls. I found this company out here and after talking to them, I am very confident that they know what they are doing. As for HP Performance, custom headers and custom intercooler will be built up for us. So they are not using off the self parts. So everything should fit well. __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

06-11-2003, 01:38 PM	#19
Knappy1 V6ONPSI Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 373 Vehicle: 2002 SC GT1	I sent ITS an email last night...we'll see if I get a response. Rob __________________ My Supercharged 02 Fast and Sexy...what more could you ask for?

06-11-2003, 01:39 PM	#20
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	If I were you I would ask to see some dyno's before buying. Only because in just over a month I hope to have a before and after for you guys. __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

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