Subject	HKS is over rated and outdated
Posted by	aliaZ on August 19, 2007 at 7:38 PM
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In Reply To	HKS seems to be more expensive, have less lag... posted by RacemaZ on August 19, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Message	People incorrectly assume it is a better turbo because it is more expensive. The performance of any given turbo is entirely dependent on supporting mods. I have yet to see anyone do a back to back performance comparison between the HKS GT2530 and any other turbo with no other changes.
Follow Ups	Who builds the best motors? - RacemaZ 00:29:35 08/19/07 Here's what some people think... - 240Z FeO2 00:51:21 08/19/07 Re: Here's what some people think... - RacemaZ 00:53:21 08/19/07 Specialty-z builds the best motors by far... - Octavian 01:20:05 08/19/07 did you do back to back comparisons - aliaZ 08:42:56 08/19/07 HKS seems to be more expensive, have less lag... - RacemaZ 13:26:59 08/19/07 HKS is over rated and outdated - aliaZ 19:38:48 08/19/07 Whoever you decide on, be sure to check their record - SeedyROM 01:53:47 08/19/07 May i ask what you are going to do with the car? (n/m) - Eishozzzz 02:01:57 08/19/07 2nd. A new OEM shortblock might be your best choice - bbug 05:22:49 08/19/07 I'm looking to build a car that will keep up - RacemaZ 13:29:48 08/19/07 u can sneeze @ Z06 and it'll get u where u want to be RWHP - ZVER 16:49:32 08/19/07 I can't decipher what you wrote, but - RacemaZ 13:01:02 08/20/07 who holds the highest hp z32? - newageoutlaw911 04:21:40 08/19/07 Highest HP record dont mean much. You have to choose - Eishozzzz 04:48:23 08/19/07 Already did that - looking at a 2 year wait =( (n/m) - RacemaZ 13:32:41 08/19/07 he did 1051rwhp with nitrous and the engine didn't blow - ZLover4Life 01:54:07 08/20/07 motor = IPP ..turbo = GT28RS / Z1 675R ... (n/m) - The Devils Z 06:02:49 08/19/07 I thought IPP Used the same Machine shop as SGP.. (n/m) - Eishozzzz 06:03:53 08/19/07 they do .. IPP has different specifications than SGP - The Devils Z 06:17:04 08/19/07 Customer Service is not the subject thou, quality of ENG Is. (n/m) - Eishozzzz 06:26:16 08/19/07 I added the rest of the information as it is pertinent - The Devils Z 06:41:49 08/19/07 Kyle at IPP and Sport 700's with .64 A/R - - phillyz 06:50:43 08/19/07 good choices !!!! (n/m) - The Devils Z 08:35:33 08/19/07 I'm also going with IPP motor build = z1GT725R Kit (n/m) - z32hp*700* 10:59:22 08/19/07 thats exactly what i got:) (n/m) - blacktwin 00:59:12 08/20/07 Brett Rameyz is building mine - Carmel300zx 07:56:17 08/19/07 He does great work. (n/m) - jmw23712 20:52:27 08/19/07 Well Art, since you're in LA, and there is a well respected - Barry'z (NJ) 11:54:29 08/19/07 I work with Greg and Seb frequently... - RacemaZ 13:23:28 08/19/07 Fair enough, those details weren't in your original post. - Barry'z (NJ) 13:53:51 08/19/07 Thanks everyone for your 2 cents! - RacemaZ 13:35:07 08/19/07 Which ever turbo you decide on, stay away from the .86 - Octavian 16:44:32 08/19/07 well Greg has stated that - Alan(NJ) 17:46:56 08/19/07 I've talked to Greg and mike smith about this numerous - Octavian 19:18:55 08/19/07 Z1's where I got mine read profile for mods. - 700hpzx 14:56:00 08/19/07 Z1,IPP, and specialty z seem to have it down. (n/m) - zboost(NoVA) 17:41:18 08/19/07
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