All new IS300 Turbo Kit - Review
01-23-16, 11:42 AM
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All new IS300 Turbo Kit - Review
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
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
Last edited by nickj718; 01-23-16 at 12:00 PM.
01-29-16, 11:20 AM
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That looks nice. I have an '02 Sportcross and will be turbocharging it soon, so I will be watching your thread closely. I was looking at their website, and it does not show a turbo kit for our cars, is this a one-off, or is it the turbo kit they offer for the 93-98 Supras?
01-29-16, 12:15 PM
#5
They just rolled this kit out and im the first to receive it just out of pure luck. I didn't go cx racing because of the manifold placing the turbo so close to the firewall.
Ill get more pictures of the manifold design for you.
The website is kind of out of date. I contacted xspowernick@gmail.com which i found on a supra forum
Ill get more pictures of the manifold design for you.
The website is kind of out of date. I contacted xspowernick@gmail.com which i found on a supra forum
01-30-16, 06:18 AM
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I just got a reply from XS Power, the turbo kit is $1350 shipped. That is an amazing price, I hope everything works as well as it looks. Please keep us posted on how the install goes.
01-30-16, 07:53 AM
#7
Well guys dont wait on me. My turbo install came to a screeching halt!
My dog tore his other acl today right one 5 months ago left one a day ago. Another 6k surgery and major rehab so im gonna be busy with that.
Ill answer questions or post pics if anyone wants them to help out. For the record a buddy of mine bought this kit before the new manifold and has been running every component for 16 months no issues
The manifold is schedule 10 so 3mm thick for the new one. Really heavy duty upgrade
My dog tore his other acl today right one 5 months ago left one a day ago. Another 6k surgery and major rehab so im gonna be busy with that.
Ill answer questions or post pics if anyone wants them to help out. For the record a buddy of mine bought this kit before the new manifold and has been running every component for 16 months no issues
The manifold is schedule 10 so 3mm thick for the new one. Really heavy duty upgrade
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02-22-16, 07:14 AM
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The quality looks fantastic! But that can't be everything needed to do a full turbo install, right? From other posts it seems there are MANY more things that are needed. When I go look at the SRT turbo kit which is around 5 times the cost, it shows a laundry list of items for their full kits. I am a novice when it comes to turbos but do you think it's too good to be true?
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