I absolutely picked the Garrett kit. The manifold and down pipe adapter are top notch. The turbos are interchangable with other Garrett models, so while the basic kit is a smaller one, your can simple step up to power over 400 HP is you wanted. The SCT LiveWire flash tuning device is purely superior, no question. The charge pipe routing is capable of being installed on either a manual or automatic. The Garrett tune program doesn't support the auto yet, but there are several SCT shops right around me that have the full authority tuning software, so getting it done is possible.

 

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oh really? the livewire is superior? that's funny because when i told you guys here that they were coming out with it for the cobalts everyone said, "looks like crap bla bla bla!"

 

You are correct. I meant they shouldn't go custom. This is what happends when you post late at night and you're tired from working...lol

 

I said that? I don't remember saying that. In fact, I went to SCT's web and made the inquiries about the product as soon as I heard about it. I don't think I would have said something like that.

 

lol its cool... you can make it up to me by voting for me for cobalt of the month

 

this sct livewire flash is this for the oem computer or does it replace that module altogether?

 

no im not talking about you sorry haha. i am just saying, i made a post here as soon as i heard about cobalt support on the livewirse and everyone ragged on it, probably because it comes from mainly the mutsang world.

 

If your interested in the Garrett Kit, or Alpine Kit goto: http://www.tntautosport.com/store/

I carry both brands.

 

kinda makes me wonder why so few people would go with the alpine kit?? are they bad quality or just can't out name garett???

 

It the tuning. Alpine is using a piggyback while Garrett is flashing the ECM.

 

I voted for Alpine as it has a pre-tuned ECU. However, once tuning comes out I'd ditch a pre-made kit for a custom kit as I like to have control over what I do to the car.

There is plenty of research to do out there so anyone with motivation can learn about turbos or superchargers.

 

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To me, I want my power:

A. 0-60
B. Passing/instant hp

And I think that a supercharging kit will do that better than a turbo kit. I might want to try twin charging on a car soon. Haha.

 

no. A properly setup turbo kit will likely run 60 faster. Throttle response may not be quite as great, but if the turbo is properly sized, it will still respond very quickly.

 

well, i want.......whatever is the fastest?? lol

 

myself, id get the garrett turbo kit , the basic kit and make my own charge pipes, id definetly go turbo over s/c because of the parasitic loss of the superchargers.. and its alot easier on axles, and transmissions. plus its alot easier to get exactly what you want out of a turbo then a s/c, you can adjust the boost alot simpler

 

well a centri would really be the least stress on tranny and all, but i agree on the other points.

 

/\ true im not familiar with all types of superchargers

 

I think nitrous is the best "BANG" for the buck, if you install it correctly and drive the car properly you will have a quick part time car. After warranty is up i am getting a wet-kit and hoping to get some better numbers out of it. good luck

 

yea a centrifugal supercharger delivers boost completely linear to rpm. So you reach peak boost at whatever you rev to. That way, there is no "shock" to the drivetrain like there is with a turbo or roots.

 

u and me both brother. u and me both.

 

I have to admit, NJHK does know about turbos. From the little bit that I know about turbos, I can tell you he is right on target. Custom turbo is the way to go if you can do it without lots of probs.

Custom Turbo Kit gave my uncles GS-R Integra right around 400hp. Its one badass car.

 

yep if you can do it right turbo is ALMOST always the way to go. turbo technology is just getting insane nowadays.

 

waite so this sct tuning is out and available right now??