JWT Twin Turbo
#121
Originally Posted by mooka
I just dont get it. Why is JWT waiting for Carb? Every day their market share is shrinking.
JWT is based in California and sells a lot of kits ot people in California, and smog legality is a big issue in California. CARB is becoming more important in many other states, as well. It really increases their market share to be able to selll a smog legal kit.
I wouldn't be suprised if the eco-****'s in California make it illegal to sell non-CARB approved parts at some point in the future either. Don't get me wrong, I support making sure the enviroment is clean, and I plan on getting a JWT kit partyly because it will be smog legal and clean. But the CARB ****'s in California are really a pain in the ***.
Dave
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Originally Posted by caelric
A number of reasons, actually (just my opinion, thought)
JWT is based in California and sells a lot of kits ot people in California, and smog legality is a big issue in California. CARB is becoming more important in many other states, as well. It really increases their market share to be able to selll a smog legal kit.
I wouldn't be suprised if the eco-****'s in California make it illegal to sell non-CARB approved parts at some point in the future either. Don't get me wrong, I support making sure the enviroment is clean, and I plan on getting a JWT kit partyly because it will be smog legal and clean. But the CARB ****'s in California are really a pain in the ***.
Dave
JWT is based in California and sells a lot of kits ot people in California, and smog legality is a big issue in California. CARB is becoming more important in many other states, as well. It really increases their market share to be able to selll a smog legal kit.
I wouldn't be suprised if the eco-****'s in California make it illegal to sell non-CARB approved parts at some point in the future either. Don't get me wrong, I support making sure the enviroment is clean, and I plan on getting a JWT kit partyly because it will be smog legal and clean. But the CARB ****'s in California are really a pain in the ***.
Dave
#123
I agree with ^ both points^.
A CARB exempt kit would be great, but knowing what a lengthy pain in the a$$ the CARB process is to deal with... I see no reason why they can't release a tuner kit in the meantime...
Makes me wonder if something else is going on... and, yes, I know there are several vehicles running the "prototype" kits... I wonder what ECU they are running...
I wonder if JWT is trying to put together an ECU solution for the kit, to make it complete. I remember their ECU for the original 300zxTT. Hmmm... I wonder if a programmable/tunable ECU (eManage) wouldn't pass CARB because it is easily modifiable.... but an ECU replacement would meet the specs because it can't be easily flashed/changed. Just a theory... Would explain the desire to not release a tuner kit.
A CARB exempt kit would be great, but knowing what a lengthy pain in the a$$ the CARB process is to deal with... I see no reason why they can't release a tuner kit in the meantime...
Makes me wonder if something else is going on... and, yes, I know there are several vehicles running the "prototype" kits... I wonder what ECU they are running...
I wonder if JWT is trying to put together an ECU solution for the kit, to make it complete. I remember their ECU for the original 300zxTT. Hmmm... I wonder if a programmable/tunable ECU (eManage) wouldn't pass CARB because it is easily modifiable.... but an ECU replacement would meet the specs because it can't be easily flashed/changed. Just a theory... Would explain the desire to not release a tuner kit.
#124
Originally Posted by trebien
I agree with ^ both points^.
A CARB exempt kit would be great, but knowing what a lengthy pain in the a$$ the CARB process is to deal with... I see no reason why they can't release a tuner kit in the meantime...
Makes me wonder if something else is going on... and, yes, I know there are several vehicles running the "prototype" kits... I wonder what ECU they are running...
I wonder if JWT is trying to put together an ECU solution for the kit, to make it complete. I remember their ECU for the original 300zxTT. Hmmm... I wonder if a programmable/tunable ECU (eManage) wouldn't pass CARB because it is easily modifiable.... but an ECU replacement would meet the specs because it can't be easily flashed/changed. Just a theory... Would explain the desire to not release a tuner kit.
A CARB exempt kit would be great, but knowing what a lengthy pain in the a$$ the CARB process is to deal with... I see no reason why they can't release a tuner kit in the meantime...
Makes me wonder if something else is going on... and, yes, I know there are several vehicles running the "prototype" kits... I wonder what ECU they are running...
I wonder if JWT is trying to put together an ECU solution for the kit, to make it complete. I remember their ECU for the original 300zxTT. Hmmm... I wonder if a programmable/tunable ECU (eManage) wouldn't pass CARB because it is easily modifiable.... but an ECU replacement would meet the specs because it can't be easily flashed/changed. Just a theory... Would explain the desire to not release a tuner kit.
Haha..hah...theories....just theories.
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#129
Originally Posted by trebien
Yes - the stealth factor is very appealing to me. Plus (I would assume) no modification to the stock bumper reinforcement areas...
Scott at VRT
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#131
#134
I'm still waiting for the JWT kit to be CARB certified, for two reasons.
One, I want the CARB certification, no hassles.
Two, I live in Hawaii, and there is no way to get the kit out here, other than flying the VRT team out here to do the install, and while I really do want the JWT turbos, I certainly don't want to pay for a paid vacation to Hawaii for the VRT in addition to the JWT and install.
No offense to you guys at VRT, but I like to spend my money on my own vacations, not someone elses...
Dave
One, I want the CARB certification, no hassles.
Two, I live in Hawaii, and there is no way to get the kit out here, other than flying the VRT team out here to do the install, and while I really do want the JWT turbos, I certainly don't want to pay for a paid vacation to Hawaii for the VRT in addition to the JWT and install.
No offense to you guys at VRT, but I like to spend my money on my own vacations, not someone elses...
Dave
#135
Originally Posted by mooka
Both the Turbonetics and SFR kits have or will have the split intercooler. COme spring time if the JWT kit is not available I will be looking at these as viable options.
It's the primary "unique" feature of the JWT kit. For those wanting to appear stock with the best performance, it's the best bet with those exchangers parked right behind the dual vents.