Originally Posted by AlohaXFire
OK, b4 w have to get in the octagon...looking at most of the people that own X-fires, we are all mostly over 30 less than 60 (a few exceptions). Most of this era (me included) grew up behind the "fat fender" crowd (only fat fendered cars were TRUE hotrods). For those of us that want more performance without the Fast and Furious wing, fascia, etc some of us like turbo boost.
I have owned three turbo'd vehicles and one supercharged vehicle. My last two were turbo VW's (GTI and GLI). Turbo upgrades are unique in that they make big power all at once. It is like NOS without the ill effects that NOS can provide. It is addicting and you NEVER get enough...(primary reason I went away from a turbo).
Turbo's are very easy to upgrade once the foundation is in place. the first step is to lower the compression. 8.5 to 1 is ideal. 10 to 1 (like the stock 3.2) is excessive and has to be addressed either through a double head gasket or re-ring. the next thing that this price list fails to realize is that this is a V-6 implying that there are two of everything unless you want to get REALLY exotic (ill advised). You will need two exh. mani's, two turbos, two downpipes, etc. European vehicles typically have a one size fits all fuel pump (with the exception of the new Audi that uses a Very High Pressure direct inject). Your volume of fuel is controlled by a fuel pressure regulator just prior to the fuel rail(s).
The biggest threat that a turbo poses is detonation caused by a lack of fuel combined with excess oxygen. This is why the "chip" is so important.
I can go on for another hour but most will not want to read.
My point is that not everyone wants what an SRT offers. I personally do not want an automatic, big wing, chrome/silver windshield trim (also on limited). I have plans of an all (triple) black roadster with wheels similar to your new ones.
Thoughts and comments are welcome as always
~ Jess
PS: It is easy to lose intent in a forum. Your emotions do not always equal those of whom you are reading. Just a thought.