I think i've seen a few but just wanted to ask those who has the kit already installed and running...

any problems of bolts backin out? or things of that sort?
any increased vibrations?
driveability issues with the greddy ult? is it exactly like stock, or at certain rpms it acts differently?
under the hood temps, does it get too hot for daily stop and go driving? recommend a vented hood?

thanks for your input, i might be going with a greddy kit soon and wanted to ask those who have one..

 

"is it exactly like stock, or at certain rpms it acts differently?"


i'm guessing a turbo car doesnt drive like stock.

 

"i'm guessing a turbo car doesnt drive like stock. "

Thanks captain obvious. I was referring to how well the emanage tune really is.. Like in cold starts, any hesitations at certain rpms, etc.. do you get it now, or would you like me to break it down further for you? lol

 

I find that when I start the car sometimes it hesitates a little before it turns over. Make sure you warm up the car long enough and get a turbo timer.

 

Have you gotten your missing parts yet? I'm still waiting on my fuel pump. My question is how bad will it affect the car without the fuel pump?

 

If you're not boosting it shouldn't affect it. Does your car vibrate more than usual? I know my vortech has an anoying vibration at a certain rpm range..

 

I've been driving mine for three weeks now. . . here are some equally random responses in scrambled order:

thermal wrap: the kit comes with a generous length of thermal wrap fabric, but it is nasty stuff to handle. Still, its good stuff to wrap the AC lines I suppose, just be careful not to wrap the heater actuator lever or you will have no heater function.
vibration: none detected at any speed
idle quality: not perfect BUT no worse than my S was before the turbo. Occasionally the rpms seem too low, same thing I had pre-turbo though.
off-boost: seems to run better (smoother and stronger) so the base map tune seems pretty good
bolts loosening: nothing unusual - like any exhaust work, check all bolts after running awhile. Make sure to use the lock washers at all exhaust connection points.
vented hood: highly recommended. I've done some thermal imaging and there is plenty of hotness going on. I put a relatively small vent in my hood - works great.
cold air intake: do it if you can
turbo oil return line: You install a hose barb into the threaded oil pan drain bolt hole, then connect a hose to the hose barb. Convenient, but how do I drain the oil pan now? Disconnecting the hose from the barb? Not cool. I'll be installing a small block (with a drain) between the oil pan hole and hose barb, or maybe a Fumoto valve in line down there.
turbo cool down: turbo timer FTW. although I don't have one now I may get one. I've had two turbo diesels (Duramax 570TQ ) so I'm used to waiting for some cool down
fuel pump whine:The most noticeable difference other than the new power of course. Whines like a Walboro 255 and the pump is in a good spot for you to hear it. Its not too obnoxious though.
dirty muffler tips:normal, more black spit as with any FI
street respect:Wow more people recognize the FMIC than I thought would. I'd say the prick driver/respect ratio has changed
exhaust sound: slightly quieter now, to be expected when adding a turbo. There is only a slight whistle at maybe 5K rpm - barely discernable.

Overall its great, the car has now got some juice down low - its damn near perfect now.

 

Man, that's exactly why I'm getting the Greddy kit.

My turbo fund is up to $2500, and lots more overtime between now and Christmas.

 

thanks s2kart for the detailed answers.. thats exactly what I was lookin for.

 

greddy hasn't even gotten back to my distributor yet. so no I have not...apparently greddy is "investigating why this is happening in so many kits." it kinda sucks. I'll post when I do get the parts.