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    Quote Originally Posted by Nasty1civic
    But after I get the kit i gonna get the TIAL WASTEGATE from Mainstream & HKS blow off valve.Eventaully i will also have them make me a turbo Manifold.I am thinking of getting 450cc injectors or whatever is recommended as far as fuel injectors. And i know its a must that i get it tuned!But i feel the kit off of ebay is a step.Once its here I already planned to replace certain stuff cause i knew they will go bad eventually. But its between these two kits off of ebay take a look and let me knwo which one would be the better one for me!


    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-SER...QQcmdZViewItem

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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-20...QQcmdZViewItem
    The XS power kits arent bad, but they are STARTER kits. what i tell everyone is if you are cheaping out by buying a CHEAP kit, just be prepared to spend the money to make it right.

    Usually what i tell customers is this:
    1) buy a REAL WASTEGATE, Tial is $200 38mm
    2) Turbos are hit an miss, i have people with over 1.5 years on XS turbos with no problems, i have guys with 1 month an the seals blow out, or the shaft disentigrates
    3) Buy REAL oil lines, dont use the cheap ass lines that come with the kit. Oil lines and fittings should run no more than $50-75 stainless braided
    4) The manifold are pretty crappy, i have about 5 of them here that we replaced with OUR log manifolds. But they are hit an miss, some work, some break less than 20 miles later. I would try to get the LOVEFAB knockoff manifold, that has a twisted look to it. I havent seen one of those break yet. Also, XS power had a newer manifold with multiple braces on it that was sposed to somewhat fix the cracking issues.
    5) BUY 450cc injectors from a DSM $60-80. Buy a EF CRX/CIVIC resistor box for $20.
    6) CHIP YOUR ECU TO RUN CROME PRO , digitalboxtuning.com can do it for you LOCALLY

    We charge $600-900 to install the kits depending on what you get. IE if it is really a bolt on kit, its $600. if you get the one that NOTHING fits, i charge more depending on what needs to be modified.

    If your on a budget, dont be scared of buying it, but just be prepared to replace something if it breaks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    The XS power kits arent bad, but they are STARTER kits. what i tell everyone is if you are cheaping out by buying a CHEAP kit, just be prepared to spend the money to make it right.

    Usually what i tell customers is this:
    1) buy a REAL WASTEGATE, Tial is $200 38mm
    2) Turbos are hit an miss, i have people with over 1.5 years on XS turbos with no problems, i have guys with 1 month an the seals blow out, or the shaft disentigrates
    3) Buy REAL oil lines, dont use the cheap ass lines that come with the kit. Oil lines and fittings should run no more than $50-75 stainless braided
    4) The manifold are pretty crappy, i have about 5 of them here that we replaced with OUR log manifolds. But they are hit an miss, some work, some break less than 20 miles later. I would try to get the LOVEFAB knockoff manifold, that has a twisted look to it. I havent seen one of those break yet. Also, XS power had a newer manifold with multiple braces on it that was sposed to somewhat fix the cracking issues.
    5) BUY 450cc injectors from a DSM $60-80. Buy a EF CRX/CIVIC resistor box for $20.
    6) CHIP YOUR ECU TO RUN CROME PRO , digitalboxtuning.com can do it for you LOCALLY

    We charge $600-900 to install the kits depending on what you get. IE if it is really a bolt on kit, its $600. if you get the one that NOTHING fits, i charge more depending on what needs to be modified.

    If your on a budget, dont be scared of buying it, but just be prepared to replace something if it breaks.

    Thanx for your advice!I was calling ya'll but you closed.So i need all the prices for the things i need from ya'll I want the Tial wastegate,HKS Blow off Valve,and a Manifold like the one that comes with this kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-20...QQcmdZViewItem

    I mean I also gon take u advice with the oil lines and ext. I plan to be comming down there to tune it by no later than May. I am shooting for April.Cause I have to get stuff piece by piece.
    Jan.- Ebay kit
    Feb.- Wastegate & Blow off valve
    Mar.,Apr.- Manifold,Injetors,oil lines,and Block Guard.And Installment homefully if not Aril then May. I get paid no less that 150 a week on goos weeks 2 and change so.. I should hopefully be able to do it. I have a bit of $$ saved up all now!
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