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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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They use Map tuning instead of MAF sensor. Also, chances are that the kit will never work to begin with cause the piggy back unit is probly pre tuned for the higher octane gas over there in Japan...hence why the Greddy turbo kit was nothing but problems and the earlier built model Blitz S/C's.
The important parts are the exhaust parts and turbo. The fit and finish of HKS parts are alway high quality. Many turbocharged cars are out there running fine with simple fuel management and stock ECUs. Hell, I've ran a car with a motor swap on a different stock ECU with no problems.
What do the 'custom' kits use? SAFCs and other types of piggy backs. Replacing the fuel pump and adding a RRFPR can take care of any fuel issues when only running low boost.
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No it wont...I have done it w/ an xB and believe me...its not as easy as changing your fuel pump...go look at my profile and see the mods I did for the fuel setup to run a simple 6 psi and it still wasnt a sure fire fix...just a half a$$ bandaid.
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ok well by the looks of it i wont be getting a turbocharger for my xb, in january i will be getting me an RSX Type S or the SI i am more leaning towards the RSX looks sexier than the otherer car the SI i mean. Because for my sisters birthday i shall be givin her my car and i will still be in the scion evolution and keep in touch with other fellow scioners

Just out of curiousty how much though would it cost to install a turbocharger or supercharger in an xb???
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Originally Posted by Simplyscion
Yea, I think allblackxB blew up his motor twice w/ the stafford fab setup.
he may have blown it three times i know the guy. he either blew his motor 3 times or is on his third motor . i forget.
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Originally Posted by fuzion703
ok well by the looks of it i wont be getting a turbocharger for my xb, in january i will be getting me an RSX Type S or the SI i am more leaning towards the RSX looks sexier than the otherer car the SI i mean. Because for my sisters birthday i shall be givin her my car and i will still be in the scion evolution and keep in touch with other fellow scioners

Just out of curiousty how much though would it cost to install a turbocharger or supercharger in an xb???
why on earth buy a honduh?
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well, you could do it half a$$ and buy the TSI kit and it will only cost you about $2800 for the kit...but like I said, thats the half a$$ way. If you install it the right way with the proper upgrades to the fuel system and getting proper gauges and everything else to support the drastic change, your around $4000 installed by yourself now on the high side(including a turbo back exhaust and many more extras as well as dyno tuning)
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Originally Posted by Scoobyslack
Originally Posted by Simplyscion
They use Map tuning instead of MAF sensor. Also, chances are that the kit will never work to begin with cause the piggy back unit is probly pre tuned for the higher octane gas over there in Japan...hence why the Greddy turbo kit was nothing but problems and the earlier built model Blitz S/C's.
The important parts are the exhaust parts and turbo. The fit and finish of HKS parts are alway high quality. Many turbocharged cars are out there running fine with simple fuel management and stock ECUs. Hell, I've ran a car with a motor swap on a different stock ECU with no problems.
What do the 'custom' kits use? SAFCs and other types of piggy backs. Replacing the fuel pump and adding a RRFPR can take care of any fuel issues when only running low boost.
ah yes. you shall have fun with the scions 64 bit ecu.... yeah.. no simple piggyback here.
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Originally Posted by Prototype_xB
Originally Posted by Nightshift
I'm beginning to take interest in the Blitz blower for the xB.
It looks to be a direct bolt-on, turbos tend to be more complicated on the installs.
The cheapest I've seen the Blitz is $2850, allot of $$$ for 50(?) horsepower, but would make for one interesting box.... :D

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You'll still be modifying ur fuel system and tuning. Just as involved as a turbo system.
you dont need to mod the fuel system for the blitz... you should but you don't have to.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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When I installed the Radix on the SS it was a complete kit, bolt in and turn key.
I did have to add an auxiliary fuel pump.
The last thing you want is the 6.0 liter to go lean under boost.
I have 3 tuned PCMs (ECU), work/towing, racing, and street.
Whatever the mood I just swap boxes...
I'm not familar yet with whats involved with the Biltz but if it's a bolt-on like the Magnacharger the kinks could be sorted out with a good tuner.
I'm just doing the thought process, there are a few things lingering in the back of my mind.

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Originally Posted by hotbox05
Originally Posted by fuzion703
ok well by the looks of it i wont be getting a turbocharger for my xb, in january i will be getting me an RSX Type S or the SI i am more leaning towards the RSX looks sexier than the otherer car the SI i mean. Because for my sisters birthday i shall be givin her my car and i will still be in the scion evolution and keep in touch with other fellow scioners

Just out of curiousty how much though would it cost to install a turbocharger or supercharger in an xb???
why on earth buy a honduh?

alrighty i made up my mind i shall be gettin the 06 RSX Type S, in january
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