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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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Default ZPIracing to release xB turbo kit ***

ZPIracing will be releasing our Scion xB turbo kit on April the 8th at the Scion Shootout. This will be the first public release of the new line of ZPIracing parts.

Expect some surprises for you xB owners in Louisville as we have promised and now we will deliver.

*Note this will be a prototype kit but should represent that of the final products avaiable soon.....

www.scionshootout.com
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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question, what would the estimated price of the turbo kit be and the estimated increase in hp be?

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only for the xB??? that would suck.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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have to come to the shootout and see ;)
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JSosa
only for the xB??? that would suck.
yea, what else is new
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:23 AM
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Alot of us live too far away to make it to the shoot out so why can you just give us some rough numbers?
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:56 AM
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Any forged products? Or I guess I'll just wait for my waranty to expire.
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by IICEman
Alot of us live too far away to make it to the shoot out so why can you just give us some rough numbers?
word. Louisville is like 15 hours away from me. Ive taken that drive before.

Just a hint on price???
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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I bet I'm not the only one who saw your post about the Scion shoot out and assumed it would be used as a venue to launch your new products.

Not that that is a bad thing. I hope the event goes well, and I can't wait to see the new product offerings. Too bad I can't make it. Something about taking 37 hours of non-stop driving to get there just doesn't sound appealing.

Any chance this turbo kit will be designed to be as plug an play as the Greddy supercharger?
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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yes it will be a bolt on product. we have forged pistons avaiable now rods coming soon.
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Is there going to be a package deal.... turbo and forged products???
Old Mar 22, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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I can't wait to see some boxes ripping it up on the dragstrip. Talk about the ULTIMATE sleeper. A toaster running 12's or under. That would rock!!!
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Bolt on is great. But the fact that a turbo kit is "bolt on" doesn't mean squat if you have to take it to a shop and pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars just to get it tuned on a dyno. That is, if you can even find someone in your area capable of doing so.

My question was directed more toward this aspect of the install. What will be included with the kit in the way of computer tuning? Preprogrammed e-manage? Something else?

I am sure I am not the only one looking forward to hearing back from you.
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Originally Posted by JSosa
only for the xB??? that would suck.
More than likely a Stage 0 non-intercooled xB kit would fit the xA. The intercooler placement and related piping would be different for the xA.

We can only develop something on a car we have in our possesion. We don't currently own a xA, so unless someone wants to leave us one to tinker with for a couple weeks... it may be a while before we can mock up an xA intercooled kit.
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Originally Posted by IICEman
Alot of us live too far away to make it to the shoot out so why can you just give us some rough numbers?
We're not releasing any numbers yet. We'll have more information available soon. Keep checking our website, we'll be updating it as info becomes available.
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So can you answer the question regarding "plug and play" ECU management? Or is it just too early to tell? I saw the preview pics, and it looks promising. I am just really interested to know how easy the install will be. Or more specifically how much tuning will have to be done after installation.
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Too early to discuss management. More info will be coming very soon.
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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can't wait to come and see it.
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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technically, i could order the stage 0 and have my local performance shop run the intercooler plumbing for me... correct? You could sell me everything but the plumbing because it should fit. Considering how good the tC kit came out this one shouldnt be to shabby either. Do you happen to know the turbo you plan on running???
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We will have xA piping available. We just have to sucker a xA owner into giving us their car for a little while... hehehe.


Turbo selection is currently under way. We're working with Turbochargers.com to find the best turbo for the displacement.. Trying to keep spool good, but not run out of steam in the top end.



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