What really attracts me to it as an option is there is no need for a custom tune. Being able to essentially use this turbocharger as a bolt on while tuned with an off the shelf stage 2 is really what puts it over the top for me.
What really attracts me to it as an option is there is no need for a custom tune. Being able to essentially use this turbocharger as a bolt on while tuned with an off the shelf stage 2 is really what puts it over the top for me.
Do some logging. My Uni tune didn't leave enough on the table to get any extra power out of it. Ended up being okay as I want K04. If I'm going to take the time to remove the turbo might as well put a K04 there.
Do some logging. My Uni tune didn't leave enough on the table to get any extra power out of it. Ended up being okay as I want K04. If I'm going to take the time to remove the turbo might as well put a K04 there.
I dig what youre saying, but what im saying is, the appeal to me is this k03+ would be a replacement for the failed stock IHI turbo (when that day comes). If I was going for pure gains, yeah I would throw the k04 on there and get retuned etc. But this is one step easier as it doesnt require any new tune and it is cheaper.
^ same. I'm not trying to knock the OP for their decision but personally I'd stick a K04 in there and just run stage 2 tune until I could afford to upgrade to a K04 tune. But to each their own...
APR dealer here said they've seen several cars run without issue on stage 2 tunes and a K04. Obviously this is not ideal and it would be up to each owners discretion. Just my .02
Shoot man, some of these K04 kits have been popping for up even less than 1k. I've seen $650, $750 and $900 within the last month and a half. The $650 also included TOP/TIP as well...
True, but not necessarily an apples to apples comparison. For $2700 you get a genuine Borg Warner turbo and K04 tune/software.Pretty sure the Shuenk K03+ is similar in construction to the F23T and other non-Borg Warner K04s which can be had anywhere from the ~700 range on up.
