FTW-k04R vs ZFR In need of turbo swap!!
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So while the K04+ wasn't worth the $1300, I see the K04R worth the $500 since you should get the same bump but at a much cheaper price.
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I love my KO4+ and am eager to see how this turbo does. Its a good deal at $500 compared to mine that cost 1299, but i have alot of faith in mine lasting due to precision making it. A zfr would be fun, but i just dont see what everyone loves about a car that's not more usable in 1st and 2nd, than a ko4 car is. If these cars hooked, i would have been one of the 1st to buy a zfr. I cant hardly hook till 3rd gear anyway, why make it even worse to have a great 3rd and 4rh gear?
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Yes its proven, on a slightly aggressive tune (the wastegate wasnt slammed shut the entire time) I put 350whp/360wtq on a mustang dyno, the turbo is only 1250ish plus a 500 core. i have over 15k miles on it.
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I love my KO4+ and am eager to see how this turbo does. Its a good deal at $500 compared to mine that cost 1299, but i have alot of faith in mine lasting due to precision making it. A zfr would be fun, but i just dont see what everyone loves about a car that's not more usable in 1st and 2nd, than a ko4 car is. If these cars hooked, i would have been one of the 1st to buy a zfr. I cant hardly hook till 3rd gear anyway, why make it even worse to have a great 3rd and 4rh gear?
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I love my KO4+ and am eager to see how this turbo does. Its a good deal at $500 compared to mine that cost 1299, but i have alot of faith in mine lasting due to precision making it. A zfr would be fun, but i just dont see what everyone loves about a car that's not more usable in 1st and 2nd, than a ko4 car is. If these cars hooked, i would have been one of the 1st to buy a zfr. I cant hardly hook till 3rd gear anyway, why make it even worse to have a great 3rd and 4rh gear?
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Clutch is done going back to get car thurs I can't wait I'm so excited driving this back on that highway!!
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Yep, I used to be. Even with the few mods I had it took some seriously sticky tires to keep from lighting up 2nd gear every time. If this turbo can just extend the useable power of the K04 to redline, it'll be a worthwhile upgrade for most people I'm sure.
I have a Solstice GXP now.
I have a Solstice GXP now.
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Just got my k04r in the mail today and plans to leave for the weekend so finding time to install is gonna be dicey. I may try and find a shop to install while I work. I wonder if gm will be convinced it's stock, there's a dealer a mile from my work lol
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I've got a genesis to race then a 500km+ drive I'm planning on driving it like I stole it as usual
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If you get you're dealer to install it they'll know it's not stock. So what do you think? It'smachined out pretty good