I've driven a fit with the T1R Turbo Kit.
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,659
From: Wisconsin
I would love to drive a turbo fit with AT. I think the paddle-shifters would be VERY fun in a little turbo fit.
I know i am going to catch some crap for this statement, but if you really think about it, you can't argue that it would be a BLAST to drive.
I know i am going to catch some crap for this statement, but if you really think about it, you can't argue that it would be a BLAST to drive.
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,274
From: So Cal
10:4:1.
same here. to me, superchargers are for cars with torque to spare. the L15 deff. does NOT have torque to spare. it just seem like a better concept to run a turbine off exhaust flow rather than straight from your crank. although, the design and technology of superchargers for smaller displacement engines has come a loooong way in the past few years, the turbochargers basic design hasnt changed much at all but thats because it is a great design that doesnt need many refinements.
T1R will do just fine.
boost is boost and i wanna let the juice loose out of my caboose!
the reason it lacks warranty is because it is for off road use only. usually the best parts are for off road use only as they were engineered for track use. and im not worried about something breaking and having to pay for it unless it is a large component that had a manufacturing flaw, and given the fact that i spend alot of money at a&j (and i know ben is a good businessman) im not too worried about anyone stiffing me on a large manufacturers defect.
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 439
From: Tampa
not to knock any kit out there, I like the T1R alot,
but I plan on a custom set up. If you use quality parts like all the available kits your good. Main thing that really matters is injectors and a tune, getting the ratio of injector to desired hp, and getting that a/f right, and the Fit will go.
but I plan on a custom set up. If you use quality parts like all the available kits your good. Main thing that really matters is injectors and a tune, getting the ratio of injector to desired hp, and getting that a/f right, and the Fit will go.
not to knock any kit out there, I like the T1R alot,
but I plan on a custom set up. If you use quality parts like all the available kits your good. Main thing that really matters is injectors and a tune, getting the ratio of injector to desired hp, and getting that a/f right, and the Fit will go.
but I plan on a custom set up. If you use quality parts like all the available kits your good. Main thing that really matters is injectors and a tune, getting the ratio of injector to desired hp, and getting that a/f right, and the Fit will go.
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 20
From: OC.CA.US
just a note...
the "quick rev to redline" issue is not a turbocharging issue, it's a gearing issue.
the fit's geared very well for its stock power level, but when you make a significant amount of power, the engine will rev quicker because you'll be accelerating more and going faster quicker. your tach is directly related to the speed of the wheels over pavement and if you get a supercharger kit that makes the same power, you'll accelerate faster as well, and you'll rev quicker to redline because you'll be faster.
there's really only two ways around that: driving the car differently so you aren't surprised by redline, and changing your gear ratios by getting new gears.
this is a big problem with aftermarket... you change one thing and others become problematic... change your power level and the transmission won't seem as well suited for the task... change your suspension and the chassis may feel more compliant(not really a problem with the fit or other well designed cars)
any time you give a car 40+ % more power, you're going to change the way the car drives. was it really that slow feeling with two people in the car?
the "quick rev to redline" issue is not a turbocharging issue, it's a gearing issue.
the fit's geared very well for its stock power level, but when you make a significant amount of power, the engine will rev quicker because you'll be accelerating more and going faster quicker. your tach is directly related to the speed of the wheels over pavement and if you get a supercharger kit that makes the same power, you'll accelerate faster as well, and you'll rev quicker to redline because you'll be faster.
there's really only two ways around that: driving the car differently so you aren't surprised by redline, and changing your gear ratios by getting new gears.
this is a big problem with aftermarket... you change one thing and others become problematic... change your power level and the transmission won't seem as well suited for the task... change your suspension and the chassis may feel more compliant(not really a problem with the fit or other well designed cars)
any time you give a car 40+ % more power, you're going to change the way the car drives. was it really that slow feeling with two people in the car?
