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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by drsifu1
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PS- granted, i have only had my car for a day...i shouldn't even be writing this.

but I have no smoking issue and to my knowledge, neither do the any of the APS cars that leave Scott Performance. with that said, the concerns of "overfilling" the oil and flooding the turbo doesn't happen with these cars. APS recommends filling to the "L" on the dipstick. I have been told, by my installer, to fill it to between the "H" and "L", which I believe is about 6-6.5 qts.
No smoking issue since install 4 months and 3K miles ago. Still very happy with the kit. Hmm, Tuan from GRD (Chicago APS tuner) says with a filter replacement to add no more than 5.3 quarts? Maybe James@APS can comment on this.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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SINGLE turbo...more efficient TT is just for the bling and wow factor.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ratedxmarcel
SINGLE turbo...more efficient TT is just for the bling and wow factor.
ok how is a ST more efficient?

A TT has no bling factor as you can't even see the turbos. TT will put out a lot more power. The wow factor is all that power you will get.....nuff said.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ratedxmarcel
SINGLE turbo...more efficient TT is just for the bling and wow factor.
The single turbo looks identicle to the twin turbo from the engine bay.However the performacen is quite different when driving both cars back to back...If cost being an issue and single turbo being the option for you,I would reccomend the Turbonetics single turbo over the APS single. We personally do not like the positioning of the turbo on the APS. It sits VERY low to the ground and on a lowered car it is even closer to the ground.
If TT is withing the budget then opt for the APS TT kit for sure, as an out of the box turn key solution..
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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i will tell you this kit eats oil like nothing else.. watch your levels and maintain it properly or you will pay! trust me on this other than that.. get the twin turbo.. its soo much fun its unbelievable!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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I have the APS ST and have now replaced the: boost controler, unichip with EU and about to replace the blow off valve. If you are going to run a ST PLEASE go TN and save money and lots of time and hassle.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by beastie
I have the APS ST and have now replaced the: boost controler, unichip with EU and about to replace the blow off valve. If you are going to run a ST PLEASE go TN and save money and lots of time and hassle.
where did you get your APS ST installed?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by beastie
I have the APS ST and have now replaced the: boost controler, unichip with EU and about to replace the blow off valve. If you are going to run a ST PLEASE go TN and save money and lots of time and hassle.

Why do you say this exactly?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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I have now put about 2500 miles on my APS ST with no problems. In fact, a rock took out my oil pan, which I had to replace -- it look like it was shot by a gun -- and it still runs like a train. (As a separate point, I have an AT and the install was more difficult; i was anticipating problems with the kit, having read Beastie and Tig's issues; however, no problems to date and I would recommend the kit.)

It was professionally installed by an authorized APS dealer. I have no doubt that they will stand by my kit if any problem occurs. Indeed, they will be installing my new bbk, coilovers, and Kinetix SSV.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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turbonetics single!

http://turbomagazine.com/tech/0504_thp_350z/
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyMike
Why do you say this exactly?
Unless you have an APS dealer near you to address any issues got with a kit that can be tuned anywhere. Just speaking from experience...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by beastie
Unless you have an APS dealer near you to address any issues got with a kit that can be tuned anywhere. Just speaking from experience...
This is true, we were the only ones in the state of NJ...Till we stopped dealing with them.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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I have to say the commnet about the Single Turbo kits being "maxed" at 400 is about as wrong as it gets. The kit as shipped from Turbonetics can run in the 400s easy and with bigger injectors and tuning has pushed 470 RWHP and 530 ft/lb of tq on a built motor car. And thats stage I. Stage II which begins R&D next year by Turbonetics will be making 550 RWHP and 530 ft/lb of Tq at 15 PSI. Built motor of course.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
I have to say the commnet about the Single Turbo kits being "maxed" at 400 is about as wrong as it gets. The kit as shipped from Turbonetics can run in the 400s easy and with bigger injectors and tuning has pushed 470 RWHP and 530 ft/lb of tq on a built motor car. And thats stage I. Stage II which begins R&D next year by Turbonetics will be making 550 RWHP and 530 ft/lb of Tq at 15 PSI. Built motor of course.
I think they were reffering to the APS one, which APS themselves marketed as only 400hp capable..
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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I think they were reffering to the APS one, which APS themselves marketed as only 400hp capable..
Oh IC.
 
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