IS this a real GE turbo kit?!
#21
11-17-2012, 12:56 AM
Found this totally by coincidence:
cxracing.com: 08 Turbo Intercooler kit HONDA FIT 1.3L/1.5L Bolt on
This is what they show as the "Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold"
AND
This is what they show as an "installed" pic:
That sure is a funny looking '08 fit
As the GF keeps asking me to turbo her 2012 and I KNOW others have been wanting a Kit I have sent them an EMail to ask if this is a real in stock ready to ship kit. Being that this is CHEAP, I am 100% certain that there could be potential "quality" issues, and as there is no mention of fuel control included you would be on your own to figure out how to tune it... but I do have a GReddy Emanage sitting around with a GD harness...
Thoughts?
cxracing.com: 08 Turbo Intercooler kit HONDA FIT 1.3L/1.5L Bolt on
This is what they show as the "Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold"
AND
This is what they show as an "installed" pic:
That sure is a funny looking '08 fit
As the GF keeps asking me to turbo her 2012 and I KNOW others have been wanting a Kit I have sent them an EMail to ask if this is a real in stock ready to ship kit. Being that this is CHEAP, I am 100% certain that there could be potential "quality" issues, and as there is no mention of fuel control included you would be on your own to figure out how to tune it... but I do have a GReddy Emanage sitting around with a GD harness...
Thoughts?
So, no... I don't think it would be a good idea to buy THIS kit.
Last edited by Goobers; 11-17-2012 at 01:28 AM.
#23
11-17-2012, 01:07 AM
on JDM, the radiator cap is in that opening of the grille cover.
on USDM, the cap (and the radiator itself) is on the other side of the radiator support.
you'll also note the lever to release the hood.
JDM swings over the radiator support.
USDM, comes up an opening in the grille cover (like the opposite of the radiator cap).
overall, the older JDM GEs' nose is shorter (I think the newer GEs are getting similar to USDM<- I thought I read that... but maybe not), so the layout is different.
Last edited by Goobers; 11-17-2012 at 01:12 AM.
#25
11-17-2012, 03:54 AM
Would totally drive one.
#26
11-19-2012, 03:14 PM
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Just to follow up on the china turbo discussion... One enterprising knockoff manufacture has found a clever new way to make these things not only unreliable but horrifyingly dangerous, check this out:
Anyone else seeing the problem here, aside from the general wheel failure... any guesses whats so messed up about these pictures? lol
Anyone else seeing the problem here, aside from the general wheel failure... any guesses whats so messed up about these pictures? lol
#29
11-19-2012, 03:24 PM
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Yes you are seeing that correctly, a cast aluminum compressor wheel is completely normal.
The compressor wheel, compressor locknut and the entire turbine shaft all being cast together from soft ass aluminum? .. That is a truly impressive bit of innovation.. holy hell.
The compressor wheel, compressor locknut and the entire turbine shaft all being cast together from soft ass aluminum? .. That is a truly impressive bit of innovation.. holy hell.
#31
11-19-2012, 03:53 PM
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On a 15L CAT diesel off-road hauler truck, 26,000miles. Let go pulling up a hill while loaded.
The OE turbo lasted a hair more than 250,000.
The OE turbo lasted a hair more than 250,000.
#33
11-20-2012, 08:35 AM
That shouldn't stop anyone from using a piggyback tho. I cut into my factory harness to install mine, and it only took a few hours to do it right.
I'd be interested in the intercooler piping from this, but that's really about all. I don't think I could sell, the pieces I don't use, for enough to make it worth while tho.
#34
11-20-2012, 11:53 AM
Unfortunately, I was just in contact with boomslang a few months ago, and they have zero plans to make a GE patch harness. They say the ECU pigtails are controlled by Honda, and they are not able to source them.
That shouldn't stop anyone from using a piggyback tho. I cut into my factory harness to install mine, and it only took a few hours to do it right.
I'd be interested in the intercooler piping from this, but that's really about all. I don't think I could sell, the pieces I don't use, for enough to make it worth while tho.
That shouldn't stop anyone from using a piggyback tho. I cut into my factory harness to install mine, and it only took a few hours to do it right.
I'd be interested in the intercooler piping from this, but that's really about all. I don't think I could sell, the pieces I don't use, for enough to make it worth while tho.
Probbably much more than a wire in harness
I just dont like the idea of cutting into factory harnesses 
#37
11-20-2012, 01:06 PM
Even with a junk yard harness, you would need the ECU as well, to get the female side. That would probably be quite pricey.
Here's the actual email I received.
Scott,
The ECU connectors that the 09+ Fit uses are restricted by Honda. They are very difficult to obtain. We are unable to purchase them at this time. Sorry!
Regards,
Rustin W. Bernskoetter
Boomslang Fabrication LLC
573.635.6656 voice
573.635.6643 fax
The ECU connectors that the 09+ Fit uses are restricted by Honda. They are very difficult to obtain. We are unable to purchase them at this time. Sorry!
Regards,
Rustin W. Bernskoetter
Boomslang Fabrication LLC
573.635.6656 voice
573.635.6643 fax
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