ct26 softlines buyer bewrare

[89supra7mgte]

I want to start by saying i am in no way bashing SUPRA SPORT. I just received my ct26 turbo softline kit damn they look good but install is not as easy as you would think.
Not many cons but ill start there:

1. Cannot use factory studs on turbo, flange does not slide over, and the nuts will hit fittings if it would. Pre-purchase set screws, allen or small head diameter bolts, it will work.

2. Turbo supply line fitting on turbo flange, needs to be bent slightly back, away from manifold flange, atleast i had to.

3. Turbo supply port is a dramatic decrease in size over stock, may cause issues if not bored slightly. Was about the size of a ball point pen tip.

4. Turbo return line to block is a tight fit, cannot have turbo mounted to manifold to connect need to pull turbo back towards strut tower inorder to get threads lined up properly.

And now the pros:

1. Very clean design from stock

2. much easier to get a good seal on turbo, no leaks anymore

3. Welds are very well done along with line crimping.

.....All in all i do believe it was worth the 160 i spent. I am more trusting in this set up than the others where YOU make sure the lines seal on the adapters. Just wish it would have been more of direct bolt on, and was supplied with new bolts for turbo side flange.

 

[figgie]

Moving this from Technical to General....

 

[CRE]

3. Turbo supply port is a dramatic decrease in size over stock, may cause issues if not bored slightly. Was about the size of a ball point pen tip.

It's a -4AN.. it's the right size and flows just fine.


I would say I'm surprised about the other fitment issues but I'm not... This kind of thing just happens a lot with aftermarket equipment for these cars; so much of it is hand made and small batch jobs. Have you called them?




Do you still have the stock hardline?

 

[89supra7mgte]

Not the supply line itself i meant on the flange going into the turbo, just seems that the orifice for which oil feeds turbo is way small.

I got it on there and everything is working fine, was just a little frustrated about the title of the product, "ct-26 easy install kit" but whats owning, working or building a car if you arent getting a little more involved than just bolting on parts. Thats what makes them unique correct.

 

[4U2QUIK]

the small feed isn't an issue. many people even use restrictors on aftermarket turbos all the time to prevent too much oil getting in the turbo.

btw
your being too picky.

 

[89supra7mgte]

I am not trying to come off as being picky, i just wasnt sure about the oil supply line. I was kinda figuring that as someone posted before about the aftermarket parts and manufacturing of parts, of course there are gonna be some flaws. All is good though i got it all hooked up and looks good. Was hoping to get it running tonight but have to pull a bolt out that broke on the t stat. pain in the ass.

..... You say they use restrictions to keep from getting too much oil. Clue me in please, what is the actual reasoning behind that? keeps more in the engine? turbo damage? I am always up for more knowledge. Thanks