nickj718

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As some of you may know I'm currently underway in my 02 Sportcross turbo build. After researching my options and talking with a few companies I decided to go with the XS Power kit. I actually got to speak with the owner of XS Power and he told me they are rolling out a new design for 2016 and he would let me be the first to receive it.

I ordered the kit and it took just 4 days to receive it. Today i got it and I have to say I'm impressed.





First lets talk about the manifold. Every single weld is spot on each exhaust port is extremely clean, the T4 mount and collector welds are better than my last SRT manifold and its just freaking beautiful to look at.






The downpipe is the same way. It has 3 o2 bungs which is the same as most so you can support your B1S1 B2S1 and wideband sensor. Again welds are perfect and its heavy duty just like the manifold.It features a slight kick to better clear the firewall as well. My previous kit years ago from a different company was always close and I didn't much like that. The pipe is 3" features a v-band for the turbo and 2 bolt to complete the rest of the system.






The best part which I though would have needed ordering is it came with all of the necessary feed lines,fittings,vacuum lines,gaskets,hardwear,manifold and turbo studs, and even the oil feed adapter for the block.




The BOV is a RS style to the Tial style. I used to have a RS on old kit and I gotta say this looks the exact same. Quality is on point and love the v-band. Wastegate is a 4 bolt HKS style and seems good quality as well.




Turbo is a T4 styled after a Garrett GT35. Its oil feed only and has a ar of Compressor wheel (Front) is a AR of.60 and the exhaust side is a AR of .84. Full spool should be right at 3k. I also opted for the turbo blanket which is very nice.





The intercooler kit couldn't be better. The intercooler is nice and big but not so big that its gonna creat pressure drop. The hot side piping is 2.5 and the cold side is 2.75 which is the same as the stock intake tube so it will be perfect for the MAF readings since nothing is changing.



All in all Im impressed.

If you guys need anything or have questions let me know ill try to help. I hope this post helps others that want to boost but not go crazy in power and price. I plan to roll 8-10psi daily which this will have no problem at all doing

Fuel system and management is all thats left when you buy this kit.

Tons of you are asking me where to get the kit or contact someone. I dont sell the kit i just reviewed it for people to help. For info email this guy

xspowernick@gmail.com

altezza646

Very nice kit. Can't wait to see this in your Sportcross. That's going to be sick!

Around how much did you pay for the kit?

Ah, I wish California wasn't so strict on smog laws. I'd order this kit in a heartbeat.

nickj718

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Intercooler pics added!

ScooterDon

Can you expand on the sizing of the turbo, AR ratio, spooling and expected torque curves

I am curious as to how good low end can be if not greedy at the top

ScooterDon

Still curious as to turbo sizing trade offs

nickj718

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The ar will only give you an idea on spooling meaning where the boost is kicking in. This can be found on my.is under the boosted sticky tons of info on that forum

As for torq curves.... your gonna need to have your set up and car on a dyno to see that. You can get an idea from others but it wont be spot on

brasstacks

Is there a way to buy this kit without the turbo? Just the plumbing? I d rather just put a real Garrett gt35r instead of that cheap chinese turbo.

nickj718

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I think right now the whole kit is still 1350 shipped and thats the best they do. After sunday it goes back to 1600 shipped instead

I dont know though you would have to contact xspowernick@gmail.com

I just bought the kit dont have any relation with the company

simann

Good looking kit! Can't beat $1500

Psych

Any updates? I am thinking about this kit for my 2G GS300

DrDDay

Its been like 4 months since you updated, whats been up? Hows it running.

I would like to go for a ride, you pick the time and place.

RudeBwoy

I believe he gave up on this project due to the fact of having too many projects at once

stheodore

Sad, I was hoping to see the impressions of this kit. I'll keep searching in case others have installed and run with it.