How do the welds look? Could you take a few pictures of the welds on the inside and outside of the pipe maybe near one of the ends and post them before you install? I haven't seen one of these kits up close yet, but my past experience with stuff welded in China is that its typically welded with an incorrect heat range, its not back purged, and they pulse weld over the bad welds to give it a nice stacked dime appearance.
on3 performance 4v turbo kit
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How do the welds look? Could you take a few pictures of the welds on the inside and outside of the pipe maybe near one of the ends and post them before you install? I haven't seen one of these kits up close yet, but my past experience with stuff welded in China is that its typically welded with an incorrect heat range, its not back purged, and they pulse weld over the bad welds to give it a nice stacked dime appearance.
:lol: I have never heard of a turbo kit that "Bolts right up"...If you think spending $6000+ bucks means your going to get a turbo kit that is going to bolt up without any modifications your in for a surprise buddy..
I would like to know as well i am very interested in the kit .
From What i gather this is what you might need to run about 6psi on a stock motor about 420-450hp:
Suspension about $865.00 from UPR
QA1 kmember
a-arms
upr coil overs
camber plates
bumpsteer kit
rack bushings
Fuel system
42lb or 60lb injectors (incase you want more boost after a upgraded motor) ..$240-$369ish
Mass air ..$228
BAP-250.00 or 03/04 tank $700ish
Safe conservative Tune-$600-$1000
other crap
wideband 02
extra heat wrap (to protect everything underhood from the heat of the hotside and turbo)
air Filter
turbo blanket
30pack of your choice- 25-30bucks or if you like natural ice 11.99
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I still dont understand why you need to have the Coil over stuff...cant you just use the K member and your factory Arms/Springs crap?
I still dont understand why you need to have the Coil over stuff...cant you just use the K member and your factory Arms/Springs crap?
No. The stock K-member has no place to run the piping.
ok Im not trying to be a jerk...let me elaborate...and I am trying to learn here so bear with me. QA1 sells a K member only kit for like 300 Bux all day long on Ebay. so what Im asking is can I put the k member on and Keep all the stock A arms and stock coils and C&C plates. thats a pretty big savings if you can....so thats what Im asking...can I keep the factory stuff EXCEPT for the KMember.
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I think the on3 kit is built for tubular a-arms and coilovers. Even with the qa1 kmember, clearance is extremely tight with stock coils. I've build a couple kits with qa1 and stock coils/a-arms and the clearance for a 3" downpipe is literally 1/8"-1/4" off the coil. Too tight imo for mass production tolerances. Also, it makes the kit harder to install. Here's an example:
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I think the on3 kit is built for tubular a-arms and coilovers. Even with the qa1 kmember, clearance is extremely tight with stock coils. I've build a couple kits with qa1 and stock coils/a-arms and the clearance for a 3" downpipe is literally 1/8"-1/4" off the coil. Too tight imo for mass production tolerances. Also, it makes the kit harder to install. Here's an example:
thank you sir!! thats what I was hoping to hear..great info! guess Ill just keep my eyes peeld on the market for a used set.
i have a 4v kit.. still building engine... i was told this was a custom kit... but there is no way.. everything i have is what they sell.. and its for 96-98 4v.. so who knows? all i know is im ready to get my engine built and get this kit on my car... the kits looks great.. great quality.. i was really shocked on the quality.. welds look great!!! If i get my engine done any time soon, ill take some pics of the install.. and give you guys some hp #'s.. with it on my car..
I have been holding off on purchasing this kit for some time, trying to get input after an install from anyone on here about these 4v kits.
Nothing yet.
I will be running one on my Stock shortblock with about 70k miles. I dont plan on pushing it past 7lbs for now.
Im kind of confused about the maf situation. Not just any upgraded MAF will work? It has to be O3P Specific?
Nothing yet.
I will be running one on my Stock shortblock with about 70k miles. I dont plan on pushing it past 7lbs for now.
Im kind of confused about the maf situation. Not just any upgraded MAF will work? It has to be O3P Specific?
Even 7psi will be pushing it as the owners green 99 you see all the photos of just ran 6.4psi and was 435/460. Thats already getting up there for a stock bottom end car. On 9.4 it was 526/550 and the car is bone stock other than the kit with injectors, maf, bap and tune
Just call and talk with Chad, Im good friends with him and local here. Rode in his 4v car and other mod motor turbo cars, strong setups for both being stock motor cars. I know they have some guys doing the install currently on 96-8 and as well as Mach's. I dont know details but he shoud be able to help out
id like to see this on a 03-04 with the heaton still in place and a bigger turbo upgrade.
Sooo.... On 3 never answered the questions about the 96-98 Cobra set-up. My car is getting a low comp. 98 race motor, clutch, and trans. Built to hold over 20# and hit 8,000+... would gladly bring the car to Ohio for a set-up 
but first, DOES this kit work on a Griggs K-Member?
but first, DOES this kit work on a Griggs K-Member?
Sooo.... On 3 never answered the questions about the 96-98 Cobra set-up. My car is getting a low comp. 98 race motor, clutch, and trans. Built to hold over 20# and hit 8,000+... would gladly bring the car to Ohio for a set-up
but first, DOES this kit work on a Griggs K-Member?
It was only tested to fit perfect on QA1 and Granatelli.
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