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.
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