EQT Prototype Turbo Results

[KawaZukiVdub]

I'm very happy with it for daily duty and I don't feel that you have to work it too hard to get usable power. That said, if you're coming from a GTI with IS20 I'm sure lag will be noticeable as even guys going from IS20 to IS38 report increased lag.

Hmm, I need to try to test drive a R


Ive heard from other people that say that the IS38 still spools pretty good, with some people saying the 38 spools maybe like 200rpm later, I gotta get my clutch installed 1st before even thinking about getting a bigger turbo 1st though..

 

[psychonosspaz]

Hmm, I need to try to test drive a R


Ive heard from other people that say that the IS38 still spools pretty good, with some people saying the 38 spools maybe like 200rpm later, I gotta get my clutch installed 1st before even thinking about getting a bigger turbo 1st though..

Don't rule out Mabotechs dual ball bearing turbo either - better spool, better components....but you will definetly pay more....but looks much better than boss 500 if you are in that money range.....m480

 

[KawaZukiVdub]

Don't rule out Mabotechs dual ball bearing turbo either - better spool, better components....but you will definetly pay more....but looks much better than boss 500 if you are in that money range.....m480

I thought about the Mabo turbo but that is pricey! Plus where/how do you even buy the turbos?

 

[Luchos]

Don't rule out Mabotechs dual ball bearing turbo either - better spool, better components....but you will definetly pay more....but looks much better than boss 500 if you are in that money range.....m480

I thought about the Mabo turbo but that is pricey! Plus where/how do you even buy the turbos?

EQT thread dudes

 

[CandyR32]

Yea I'm starting to look at this turbo more I think; Vargas completely blew the VTT turbo launch here, I'm over it now. If not this turbo than definitely BOSS 500.

Don't go CTS trust me. LOL The EQT is prob the best priced option around.

 

[CandyR32]

EQT thread dudes

''Suck me beautiful''

 

[Ed @ EQT]

Don't rule out Mabotechs dual ball bearing turbo either - better spool, better components....but you will definetly pay more....but looks much better than boss 500 if you are in that money range.....m480

Agreed... I'd go with Frank's turbo over the Boss 500 hands down. But that's a very different price range than our turbo offering. The ball bearing options would give you a bit better transient response compared to ours, but for most people the gains would not be worth the difference in price.

-- Ed

 

[Ed @ EQT]

I thought about the Mabo turbo but that is pricey! Plus where/how do you even buy the turbos?

I can get you set up with a Mabo turbo if you decide to go that route

-- Ed

 

[Luchos]

''Suck me beautiful''

 

[THEREALVRT]

Agreed... I'd go with Frank's turbo over the Boss 500 hands down.

-- Ed

why is that?

 

[Daument]

why is that?

Many talk crap on CTS here... I went with UM’s suggestion to use a full frame turbo and not a hybrid. Their comment was that they had good luck with Garrett turbos. My boss 6 has been flawless for quite some time putting down 472awhp on a conservative tune. Do as you wish and don’t listen to the noise.


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[THEREALVRT]

Many talk crap on CTS here... I went with UM’s suggestion to use a full frame turbo and not a hybrid. Their comment was that they had good luck with Garrett turbos. My boss 6 has been flawless for quite some time putting down 472awhp on a conservative tune. Do as you wish and don’t listen to the noise.


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read my sig, no noise affects me.
i asked that question but really one of his answers should be because he and mabo seem to be hooked up

 

[Luchos]

why is that?

Because everyone and their mother knows that CTS quality sucks. I would not put anything of theirs on my car beyond a dogbone insert, intake or intercooler pipes. Even their intake box rubbed almost all the way through my turbo outlet pipe. I always stayed away from them as much as possible and will continue to do so. Matter of fact I am going to get new intake and IC pipes fabbed up for my new turbo so I can take that junk out and put it on my wife's car.

 

[THEREALVRT]

Because everyone and their mother knows that CTS quality sucks. I would not put anything of theirs on my car beyond a dogbone insert, intake or intercooler pipes. Even their intake box rubbed almost all the way through my turbo outlet pipe. I always stayed away from them as much as possible and will continue to do so. Matter of fact I am going to get new intake and IC pipes fabbed up for my new turbo so I can take that junk out and put it on my wife's car.

fair enough, but i would , and did, work thru fitment issues before i'd run a no name chinese turbo on my car

 

[Luchos]

fair enough, but i would , and did, work thru fitment issues before i'd run a no name chinese turbo on my car

I would be very cautious to put a no name turbo on my car as well and definitely no Chinese crap so I stayed away from VTT. Did not like Vargas reviews from BMW world or his condescending approach to prospective customers. I'm picky and basically have my mind set but like to stay on top of new releases, read the feedback and so on. I do know a couple people that have had issues with their Boss kits. I am glad yours has been solid so far.