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·is there anyone else out there useing a tkt turbo kit on there 2nd gen mx-6 . i have one and amhaveing trouble getting it on.
the tkt turbo kits are about 2,700 complete with everything.I already had the turbo so i just bought the pipe kit which wasDedlineNJ said:sorry, I don't have one, but am interested in hearing how much it cost if you don't mind. You installing it yourself? turbo I take it, not s/c
yes it came with instructions, the problem i am haveing is clearence for the turbo it mounts rite behind the radiator the stock one was to big so i got one from a 81 audi 5000 and it fits perfect .but now i dont know if there isAetherfury said:It came with instructions right? If not (or even if it did, and they're hard to understand) I would call Thomas Knight and just ask them about it. What part are you having troubles with?
the twinturbo setup would be sweet,i prefer the single have you talked to Geoff Knight about the tt setup.i have seen it on his website but i dont know how much hp it gives you.NBENZZZ said:i want the Twin turbo kit!![]()
mx-man said:This kit must have been designed/prototyped on a Probe GT. Why do I say this? The PGT has a few more inches of clearance than the MX6 does between the engine and radiator. I know this from first (grimmy) hand experience.the problem i am haveing is clearence for the turbo it mounts rite behind the radiator the stock one was to big so i got one from a 81 audi 5000 and it fits perfect .but now i dont know if there is
room for the intercooler pipes, there is only about 2" of room between the turbo and radiator so i will probley have to mount some fans on the front side.i hoe i will get everything rite soon.
I too have been kicking around this Thomas Knight turbo or supercharging idea (for several weeks). I'm also finding it difficult to justify the high cost ($3,995 for the complete single turbo kit) for a total HP figure of 220-240HP. Yeah, the torque will be increased to over 200ft/lbs, and flywheel HP is supposedly around 260, but I keep thinking along the same lines as "2.5MX-6" -- why not go with a KL-ZE for $1400 then have some nice machining and other internal mods done, and probably plop down about the same amount of cash as the turbo or s/c option? It seems that HP and torque would surely be equal to the turbo route, but would be all contained within the motor itself. As for the twin-turbo, I read somewhere on Thomas Knight's site that it was approximately $6200+ (depending on specific application) and he encouraged you to call. If even thinking of this route, then remember what Jorge said about modifying the engine and components to accommodate this drastic increase in HP. Man, this stuff is PRICEY!!! What ever happened to balancing and blueprinting a 327 or 350 for a few grand (even in today's dollars!)??? As for mx-6man and twinturbo6, are you guys still fighting with installation???? This is yet another discouraging thought. Any additional thoughts or comments greatly appreciated-- especially regarding "building" a nice KL-ZE NON-turbo, with approximate cost.....2.5MX-6 said:
i'm not sure to with a KL-ZE conversion and go all motor and get near 240HP, or buy a turbo kit, but i haven't found any info on the Knights twinturbo kit, and how much it costs and how much HP it adds
help me....
thanks, later.
2.5MX-6
well i did figure out that one fan will still fit in the stock location,so that means that i will have t mount one on the front.i also think i have figured out how to run the intercooler pipes,and i should be geeting the rest of my stuff in a week or two,fmu,fuelpump,bov,air filter,boost controler, guages and muffler.right now i only have 1,450 in my turbo kit that includes the price of the radiator i will probly end up spending 2,300 in all.as for the kl-ze, go for if thats what you want to do i prefer turbos myself.tlk said:I too have been kicking around this Thomas Knight turbo or supercharging idea (for several weeks). I'm also finding it difficult to justify the high cost ($3,995 for the complete single turbo kit) for a total HP figure of 220-240HP. Yeah, the torque will be increased to over 200ft/lbs, and flywheel HP is supposedly around 260, but I keep thinking along the same lines as "2.5MX-6" -- why not go with a KL-ZE for $1400 then have some nice machining and other internal mods done, and probably plop down about the same amount of cash as the turbo or s/c option? It seems that HP and torque would surely be equal to the turbo route, but would be all contained within the motor itself. As for the twin-turbo, I read somewhere on Thomas Knight's site that it was approximately $6200+ (depending on specific application) and he encouraged you to call. If even thinking of this route, then remember what Jorge said about modifying the engine and components to accommodate this drastic increase in HP. Man, this stuff is PRICEY!!! What ever happened to balancing and blueprinting a 327 or 350 for a few grand (even in today's dollars!)??? As for mx-6man and twinturbo6, are you guys still fighting with installation???? This is yet another discouraging thought. Any additional thoughts or comments greatly appreciated-- especially regarding "building" a nice KL-ZE NON-turbo, with approximate cost.....2.5MX-6 said:
i'm not sure to with a KL-ZE conversion and go all motor and get near 240HP, or buy a turbo kit, but i haven't found any info on the Knights twinturbo kit, and how much it costs and how much HP it adds
help me....
thanks, later.
2.5MX-6
[Edited by tlk on 10-24-2000 at 10:57 PM]