Turbotoyotas xD turbo kit info/news r&D picts
 

In the process of the prototype phase of the kit.

Some facts:

- You must relocate the factory battery
- Lower plastic dust shields must be removed
- kit includes new heater box line (lower)
- for the oil drain you must drill a hole into the engine girdle (just like the 1st gen xB)
- fits both the manual and automatic transmissions

Design features:

Sidewinder/log style manifold
2.5" downpipe bolts to factory exhaust/utilizes stock cat
Choice of turbos:
both internally wastegated (an external wg option might be available)

T3/To4B
GT28RS (will come with water lines and fittings)

Standard horz. intercooler core with 2" chargepiping
2.5" Air intake system (cold air style) with air filter

Extras:

(inlcuded)
Manifold/downpipe/turbine housing will all be ceramic coated

options:

There will be 2 heat shields offered for the kit. 1 for dp and 1 for turbine housing
anodizing of the intercooler(black)
Polished intercooler piping
Polished compressor housing
Custom powdercoating (intercooler piping, compressor cover)

Some teaser picts of turbo placement and air intake system.


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Regards-

Todd

any ideas on the price range and release date of this kit?? what about fuel management?

Price will depend on turbo choice and options selected.

Base will be: $2750.00 with the T3/To4B without management

The first car is an auto so we are using Greddy Emanage and TC injectors for the fuel management.

Release date will be shortly after the first unit is installed and tuned.(within the next few weeks depending on the customers schedule)

Regards-

Todd

Looks Nice.


Question,

What does have to do the fact that the car is an Auto and that you are using an emanage? Not following!

Very interested on how the tuning side of the project goes. Please keep us updated.

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We are keeping it simple. Emange works and is and inexpensive option.

Regards-

Todd

Woo hoo!! $3k and I'm there! Ef this economy!!! I NEEEED to use 97 Octane gas!!

Man you guys are making it hard to not spend money lol i was planning buying a new motorcycle in march but this really makes me want to get a turbo instead nice work

no kidding, i thought this project had long been thrown in the dumpster... im trying to pay off the last bit of debt i have and i will be a cash-only customer!

Eh... its really cool that we will be able to turbo our cars but thats a lot of freakin work just to do it :? I'd love to turbo my car but I'm also in favor in keeping my warranty :doh:

where would you relocate the battery to?

Wanna know what the funny thing is? Engine modification doesn't void your warranty unless you physically alter the block itself... IE modifying bore, cams, valves, etc...

And the turbo will only void the warranty if the problem with your car can be traced back to the installation or use of it...

Sounds good in theory but if you go to a crappy dealer and there is even a remote link they will pin it on the mod. I broke a rod and the dealer blamed it on the TRD CAI, conveniently not warranted for an 06 xB. I had three written statements that the roads were dry that day, plus the weather monitoring stata data for the day. Their response is that only water ingestion could have broke it, they never said where the water came from on a dry day.

I think the head gasket leaked, possibly due to out of tolerance head bolts but won't be getting my warranty back without going to court. $250 for a spare used motor and a week in my garage for an engine swap was a lot more attractive so I haven't pursued it past arbitration.

If you so much as throw an engine code, they could blame it on the turbo, eManage, improper driving, abuse, etc to weasel out. I should have paid for the extra tow mileage and taken it to the dealer who acually understands the tuner community instead of an unknown one who was closer.

Sorry... Lemme add something...

Yeah, you're right, having a crappy dealer does have a lot to do with it. And I forgot to mention that in the warranty paperwork I've seen since working for Toyota, there is a clause about having a certified mechanic installing things doesn't void the warranty.

Yes I know modifying the engine won't necessarily void the warranty, but there HAVE been cases with tC owners that have been turboed having their warranties voided because the turbo caused the problem.

Evne if you take it to a modifying friendly dealer, which are far and few between, they still might try to pin it on you. Yes they have to prove the modification f'ked the car up but in the long run... I'd rather not chance it. I'll just start saving up for my A3 2.0T or the Subaru WRX STI hatch lol.

Keep us updated
 

Interested, pls keep us updated-

PS Where is the battery relocation?

Its the customers choice.

But I am considering building a small tray that will hold a small Kinetic style battery in the engine compartment.

Regards-

Todd

well it looks like ill be working alot of overtime for this one!

gains
 

so what are some possible gains?

I know there was an xD that had the battery relocated under the driver's seat... it's somewhere around here.

Hi Todd ,whatever you fabricate should be optioned as part of your turnkey package. I cannot imagine trying to relocate my battery.

I saw in a rag this morning that the FIT already has a kit for sale (30+)reliable HP , all bolt-on.

How much more power does the 3K buy?