2003Slobra said:First thing I am going to say is, I thought I was the child? Stop making me feel so old.
The only reason I am going to reply to this because I feel 80% of it isn't true, just the fact that some people don't like each other and they are making that perfectly clear.
I was probably the 3rd or 4th person to have the THP kit. I spoke with Jim numerous times before I made the deal. Not once did I ever feel that he was taking advantage of me in any way. I was also thinking of the Hellion kit, but there are things I didn't like. I don't want to use the 98 Cobra Intake, I DO NOT want to use Stock Manifolds when trying to make high power and just got turned more towards the THP Kit.
Jim told me when the kit would be here, and it got here right then and there. I opened the box, everything was there and didn't need to wait on anything. A+ so far in my books.
Onwards to the install;
Motor was out of the car, doing other various things. Placed the Sullivan intake on, rails and put the harness back on the Engine. I put the motor/QAI K-Member all back into the car was one unit. Started with the Passenger side header. Headers are awesome, look great and no "splattering" on my welds. Header bolted right up, 1 down, 1 to go. On to the driver side. It wouldn't lay flat on the deck surface on the head, it was hitting the K. Put a level on the motor, made sure it was all straight and tried a few other things. I ended up tacking the header just a tiny bit to make it fit. I called Jim and made sure he was aware of the problem and he is sending me out a new header free of charge. Yes, they are $2,000 Dollar Headers.
On to the up-pipes, mounted perfect and turbos went on like a breeze. Everything on the install was easy. I am estactic about my kit and glad I did what I did. My car makes good power for what it is at now and will prove it on the street. I could careless about the track, I am 19 and didn't build the car for the track yet I will have numbers to back it up.
This post is not for me to jump on anyone's "Nuts" because frankly I don't think I want to hold anyones nuts. :shrug: I am simply stating my own opinion.
Hellion makes a AWESOME kit, do I think they should of did a few things different. Yes, I do. One car when it comes to mind trapped 140 on the stock shortblock on 23-24 PSI. That is nothing to shake your head at. This community wouldn't be what it is if there was one turbo kit. There is ALWAYS going to be competition and there will ALWAYS be un-happy customers. Do I feel there should be? No.
I would wish everyone got what they paid for, I wish everything was easy with cars and you never run into problems. But, it's not going to happen that way.
I think everyone should take a step back and realize what you are saying. Just breathe and calm down.
The other thing I have to add is this;
Dave knew he had to cut holes for the Intake pipe, knew he had to relocate the battery along with a other few things. Relocating the battery to the trunk? Better weight transfer, that is such a shitty thing to have :coolman:
Don't bash THP because that is how they wanted to do things that way, Jason. I can understand if the Jig was off and things didn't fit, yes I would be pissed too. Those other things had nothing to do with that though. Bashed pipes, crappy welds?? I had nothing of that nature. I am sorry you were handed what you were, I hope you make the best of the situation and I am sure you did since I see you have been pretty happy.
Rex, there is a handful of cars that are making the numbers you are. One of which had a Whipple and spray and was making close to you. There are about 5-6 other turbo cars in the works that should take you off your top spot. Don't take this the wrong way, your numbers are awesome and your car is looking good.
I guess that is all, and I should get back to work ;-)
Take it how you want, it was just my opinion.
Matt
Very wise words from such a young man. Many of us old farts could take a lesson from you....
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