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Old 12-21-2008, 04:22 PM
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Me and another member were discussing this... and I know that Full Race kits are top of the line, but personally I think theyre just a tad bit over priced.

So my question to you is, what is your alternative to full race turbo kits?
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Old 12-21-2008, 04:26 PM
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Half Race
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Originally Posted by marcj
Half Race
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put together your own kit
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Obviously, but I know there are other companies who make kits as well. What are you guys using?
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Old 12-21-2008, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by i heart honda
Obviously, but I know there are other companies who make kits as well. What are you guys using?
Full-Race
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Old 12-21-2008, 04:50 PM
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People wouldn't buy full race if there was a much cheaper alternative with the same quality.
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To me a full-race kit is useless unless your building an all out monster. I dunno I was just debating the situation, and like I said I know the quality of the kits, I just think that it's overkill for most street-driven vehicles.

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Old 12-21-2008, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by marcj
put together your own kit
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:01 PM
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I understand your point. Its alot of money for a manifold
I got mine because it is proven to make good power and for peace of mind
I dont worry about my manifold cracking.

I also had their products on my old evo8
never had a problem
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:38 PM
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for sure, any others?


...DON'T SAY EBAY! LOL
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:44 PM
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Arizona Forced Inductions (AFI) and Spoolin' Performance really are good companies also.
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Arizona Forced Induction-AFI
SpoolinPerformance
InlinePro
Peakboost
Neukin
LoveFab
RLD Fab
OneFab-he may have gone out of business

You have a lot of options. You'll have stories of good and bad from each and every one of them. I know I'm missing a couple of places and I apologize. I won't vouch or discredit any of these places. I'm just giving alternatives to Full-Race like the OP asked.
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Old 12-21-2008, 06:56 PM
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Look in the for sale thread in the drag racing forum you can get a nice quality piece for a really good price. Used is still a good part what does it matter???
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virtual works
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Originally Posted by mangina
I dont worry about my manifold cracking.
ALL and ANY manifold can and usually will crack over time its just wear n tear.

also there have been cases of a FR manifold cracking and they handled the case very professionally and quickly. robot aren't perfect they're just more consistant than people.
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RcAutoworks not very well known YET but he does amazing work. www.rcautoworks.com good prices also.
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i see this may get ugly and/or locked, i could be wrong
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Full-Race is having a sale right now with some pretty hefty discounts, you should check it out in the sponsors section.

RCautoworks is not an alternative to full-race. I have nothing against them but they aren't an alternative, not by any means.
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:23 AM
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Old 12-22-2008, 01:50 AM
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Spend the money once, Full-Race!
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RC Autoworks makes some good stuff at good prices!
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Originally Posted by tony413
i see this may get ugly and/or locked, i could be wrong
Not as long as everyone keeps it on a mature level like it is right now, there is nothing wrong with shopping around and getting the most bang for your buck.

I think Full_race is equivilent to buying a Type-R motor to a JDM GSR motor. Sure you can a couple more whp, but is it really worth the extra bread in the end?

I'm not trying to bash Full-Race by any means, my buddy has a full-race ITR and I used to have a full race Del-Sol, but it just seems as though I can get to where I'm trying to go number-wise a cheaper alternative route.

Thanks for all the input guys, I didn't think the thread would be this popular.
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Afi or full-race ftw you will not bedisapointed with either, buy it once the right way
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