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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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I know that there are 3+ bolt on turbo kits out there... but buying the correct products can the GReddy Turbo kit be "safe" of a turbo kit in which you can trust?

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GReddy Turbo Kit
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GReddy RS BOV & GReddy RS Flange
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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I believe Greddy always builds pretty "safe" turbo kits...I never hear anything negative from them....

I do believe they sell the turbo with no intercooler w/pipes sometimes...just like a stage 0 zpi....sometimes....

Its mostly Turbonetics Vs Greddy..whichever yoyu want, I believe the Greddy will be cheaper, about same gains, and look much cleaner
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The GReddy seems to be less of a bolt on kit, and you need to purchase a lot that SHOULD be included with it like we include and t-netics does as well.
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i was going to get the greddy kit but like dezod said, u will need to but other stuff that u need seperately i.e. the engine management system. something that important should be included.
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Originally Posted by 9JordonFlex9
I believe Greddy always builds pretty "safe" turbo kits...I never hear anything negative from them....

I do believe they sell the turbo with no intercooler w/pipes sometimes...just like a stage 0 zpi....sometimes....

Its mostly Turbonetics Vs Greddy..whichever yoyu want, I believe the Greddy will be cheaper, about same gains, and look much cleaner
Thanks... so buying the right extra stuff, the GReddy Turbo kit could be run like the Turbonetics, ZPI or Dezod's turbos?
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if you want it to run like one of those kits why not just get one of those kits that has al;l included? such as Dezod!
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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I have everything GReddy in my tC... SP2, struts bars, radiator plate, oil cap... just to keet the GReddy name under my hood... thats all... ... ... also, to me, the stainless steel manifold looks awesome!!
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I have one for sell if anyone wants to buy it. PM me.
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Originally Posted by Revilo
Originally Posted by 9JordonFlex9
I believe Greddy always builds pretty "safe" turbo kits...I never hear anything negative from them....

I do believe they sell the turbo with no intercooler w/pipes sometimes...just like a stage 0 zpi....sometimes....

Its mostly Turbonetics Vs Greddy..whichever yoyu want, I believe the Greddy will be cheaper, about same gains, and look much cleaner
Thanks... so buying the right extra stuff, the GReddy Turbo kit could be run like the Turbonetics, ZPI or Dezod's turbos?
Off course. I bet it could push 400 hp with supporting mods.
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I think Greddy looks better, plus their manager is really good...I forget if it is the emanager or ultimate emanager...both very very good, plug right into stock ecu I believe....haha.

I doubt ull push 400hp without forged internals...maybe...275whp....around there....pushing 8psi in my opinion is a lil much...i would be safe n push 7 or so...I think tC is good up to 8.5 or whatever...but if its a daily driver, I would be safe on 6-7psi...till you get forged internals if you do...
hope it helps....
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Originally Posted by 9JordonFlex9
I think Greddy looks better, plus their manager is really good...I forget if it is the emanager or ultimate emanager...both very very good, plug right into stock ecu I believe....haha.

I doubt ull push 400hp without forged internals...maybe...275whp....around there....pushing 8psi in my opinion is a lil much...i would be safe n push 7 or so...I think tC is good up to 8.5 or whatever...but if its a daily driver, I would be safe on 6-7psi...till you get forged internals if you do...
hope it helps....
I bet it could push 400 hp with supporting mods. forged internal are supporting mods.
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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yea...with internals you can push 450whp...not hard to realize
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Originally Posted by 9JordonFlex9
I think Greddy looks better, plus their manager is really good...I forget if it is the emanager or ultimate emanager...both very very good, plug right into stock ecu I believe....haha.

ummm dezod has pnp harness and uses emanage and i believe zpi offers emanage too....
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Originally Posted by Revilo
I have everything GReddy in my tC... SP2, struts bars, radiator plate, oil cap... just to keet the GReddy name under my hood... thats all... ... ... also, to me, the stainless steel manifold looks awesome!!
that should never be the reason you buy something for your ride. Especially as critical as a Turbo.

Go with proven reliability, warranty, performance, customer support, and a complete setup. "Tuner" kits are designed more for those which know what they are doing while creating their setups. If you are unsure of how everything shoudl be setup then go with a direct bolt on.

Of course I'm partial to Turbonetics but I've heard Dezod's customer service is pretty good...no military discount though...what's up with that Paul???
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Originally Posted by 318_tC
Originally Posted by 9JordonFlex9
I think Greddy looks better, plus their manager is really good...I forget if it is the emanager or ultimate emanager...both very very good, plug right into stock ecu I believe....haha.

ummm dezod has pnp harness and uses emanage and i believe zpi offers emanage too....
Then again we are talkin bout Greddy ...never asked about dezod, zpi, or turbonetics...
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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i ordered the all greddy kit also. (not here yet) the thing about the greddy kit is if you don't want a greddy blow off valve you don't have to get one because the kit doesn't include it. if you don't want the greddy e-manage you don't have to buy it. you can run unichip if you want. also if you don't want to run 440 injectors you don't have to.

the kit for the tc comes with everything but the engine management,injectors,and blow off valve.

when it comes to which e-manage comes with the kit it is your choice when you order it. you can buy option 1 that comes with the regular e-manage,440 injectors and a basic map for the e-manage. the other option is option 2. option 2 comes with the e-manage ultimate,440 injectors and a basic map.
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I will sell my Greddy turbo kit with the emanage blue and injectors for 3300obo. BRAND new never used. It will not work on my 2007 model.
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Originally Posted by aramsey80
I will sell my Greddy turbo kit with the emanage blue and injectors for 3300obo. BRAND new never used. It will not work on my 2007 model.
Someone buy this man's GReddy Kit.
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
Originally Posted by aramsey80
I will sell my Greddy turbo kit with the emanage blue and injectors for 3300obo. BRAND new never used. It will not work on my 2007 model.
Someone buy this man's GReddy Kit.

To be honest that really isnt that great of a deal.

it can be bought for roughly 200 under that from some venders on here brand new also. including opt #1
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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$2600 shipped for the kit plus $575 for management.



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