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No_Lag 04-08-2011 12:30 PM

Absolutely.

The system is designed to be used on anything from stock to heavily modified. While our development car was stock, we have several conversions out there right now that are on 3.4L EFI engines and such. We have heard nothing but good feedback so far and are eagerly awaiting some dyno results form the various different builds.

Of course one thing to consider is that with a conversion as responsive as this, one does not necessarily need 500hp to achieve the sheer acceleration and seat-of-the-pants power delivery they may desire, though everyone's goals are different.

CaptainCalf 04-08-2011 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Lag (Post 5951982)
Absolutely.

The system is designed to be used on anything from stock to heavily modified. While our development car was stock, we have several conversions out there right now that are on 3.4L EFI engines and such. We have heard nothing but good feedback so far and are eagerly awaiting some dyno results form the various different builds.

Of course one thing to consider is that with a conversion as responsive as this, one does not necessarily need 500hp to achieve the sheer acceleration and seat-of-the-pants power delivery they may desire, though everyone's goals are different.

Nice, did u sell used cars in another life? LOL!, just kidding, sounds like it is the perfect street turbo.

Thanks for all your hard work and pls keep the results coming,
RC

lucittm 04-08-2011 03:52 PM

I don't like the idea of this one bit. I am going to pull alongside a 1976 Turbo for an impromptu drag race and get blown off the side of the road.

Nope, not one bit.

Mark

b930 04-26-2011 04:13 AM

Colin, the exhaust appears to exit from the right side only. I take it that for cars which currently run a left out will have to snip the valance? Can you do a left only or duals?

No_Lag 04-26-2011 09:08 AM

We chose to exit from the right side only as it is by far proved to provide the best performance. We had originally developed a dual exhaust system but due to it's complexity and cost we decided not to produce it. I realize that this may not make some of you happy, but the idea behind this conversion is to achieve maximum performance without making any sacrifices for aesthetics. While the right-side-only exhaust may not put a smile on everyone's face, the performance will every time.

b930 04-26-2011 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Lag (Post 5985895)
We chose to exit from the right side only as it is by far proved to provide the best performance. We had originally developed a dual exhaust system but due to it's complexity and cost we decided not to produce it. I realize that this may not make some of you happy, but the idea behind this conversion is to achieve maximum performance without making any sacrifices for aesthetics. While the right-side-only exhaust may not put a smile on everyone's face, the performance will every time.

Understood Colin. When I add up the cost of headers, muffler, fast spool turbo etc, the benefits of variable vane for not much more is a no brainer. One more question on fitment, can you make the right side exit drop under the valance. Thinking about those who may want to retofit the stock stuff back on at a later date and dont want to cut the valance. I'll PM you separately about shipping etc, I am in Australia.

Also, I have a 996TT, any plans to do bolt on variable vane kits for them?

Flieger 04-26-2011 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b930 (Post 5987305)
Also, I have a 996TT, any plans to do bolt on variable vane kits for them?

Trade it in for a 997 Turbo (or GT2). ;)

b930 04-27-2011 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Flieger (Post 5987362)
Trade it in for a 997 Turbo (or GT2). ;)

not for how much they cost down here.

No_Lag 04-27-2011 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by b930 (Post 5987305)
Understood Colin. When I add up the cost of headers, muffler, fast spool turbo etc, the benefits of variable vane for not much more is a no brainer. One more question on fitment, can you make the right side exit drop under the valance. Thinking about those who may want to retofit the stock stuff back on at a later date and dont want to cut the valance. I'll PM you separately about shipping etc, I am in Australia.

Also, I have a 996TT, any plans to do bolt on variable vane kits for them?

We could possibly put together a muffler for you that would preserve your bumper. I have considered making a simple dump tube for the exhaust to really give them the 934 look but have been so busy that I haven't gotten a chance to test the it. My guess will be that it will be loud but having the vanes within the turbine housing help to quiet the exhaust note significantly.

As for the 996TT there is a strong possibility that our friends at IMA Motorsport will be doing something for the twins in the near future as they already have a system for 996 GT3s.

esotoracing 11-11-2011 03:56 PM

ANything new here? Like the 3.4L high HP dyno numbers or the dump pipe ? Intrested for a racing application and wondering what the dyno chart would look with 1.2 bar on a stock motor with adequate fueling

No_Lag 11-14-2011 12:50 PM

Nothing new aside from we have finally finished moving into our new larger facility. I wish I could give you guys some customer dyno charts or videos but it's proven to be a bit of a task to nail these guys down and provide some feedback. Those who were part of the first round of these conversion systems were spread all over the world to make things more difficult but we do still have plans to put a few of our own videos together locally. Right now it's all hands on deck for our winter applications.


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