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So I'm pretty much set on what my next mod will be. I don't think I'll have the $$$ to do it until maybe this summer but I want to get a feel of what is available and what issues I need to address.
First off, I hear high compression pistons and turbos don't work well. I'm assuming I will need to revert back to my stock piston? Currently using a 11:1 flat top piston...
Secundo, most turbos I have seen have a very exposed air filter and that won't work for me. I ride trails and often end up getting caught in the rain with water and light mud flying all over so I need my air filter to be somewhat protected. A simple pre-filter ain't enough, I need some kind of box or something similar to protect it from debris. Is there a turbo kit out there that addresses this issue? My current setup is stock air box, open lid, pro-design + K&N w/ pre-filter and works fine, I'm not taking in any mud. I do get some water in the air box but it just washes down the drain and doesn't get to the engine.
Last but not least, the laws around here are pretty stiff about noise. I'm already over the top with my quietcore'd Barker duals and I haven't had any trouble yet, but I much prefer a more quiet ride than a loud, over the top ride. Most turbo setups I see are just a straight 4-6" pipe going down the side. Not only is that not discreet enough for my needs look-wise, I also assume these things will break the glasses of neighboring houses if I hit the throttle.
So, is there a turbo kit out there that has a trail-friendly air intake AND a relatively quiet exhaust?
I'm willing to sacrifice some power for all that of course... I'm not the kind of guy that will be constantly pushing the turbo to get 100+hp... I wouldn't mind setting it up to like 80 hp and leave it there, that's fine by me. I also want reliability, so I'm not going to run insane boost and end up blowing up my engine every other month.
First off, I hear high compression pistons and turbos don't work well. I'm assuming I will need to revert back to my stock piston? Currently using a 11:1 flat top piston...
Secundo, most turbos I have seen have a very exposed air filter and that won't work for me. I ride trails and often end up getting caught in the rain with water and light mud flying all over so I need my air filter to be somewhat protected. A simple pre-filter ain't enough, I need some kind of box or something similar to protect it from debris. Is there a turbo kit out there that addresses this issue? My current setup is stock air box, open lid, pro-design + K&N w/ pre-filter and works fine, I'm not taking in any mud. I do get some water in the air box but it just washes down the drain and doesn't get to the engine.
Last but not least, the laws around here are pretty stiff about noise. I'm already over the top with my quietcore'd Barker duals and I haven't had any trouble yet, but I much prefer a more quiet ride than a loud, over the top ride. Most turbo setups I see are just a straight 4-6" pipe going down the side. Not only is that not discreet enough for my needs look-wise, I also assume these things will break the glasses of neighboring houses if I hit the throttle.
So, is there a turbo kit out there that has a trail-friendly air intake AND a relatively quiet exhaust?
I'm willing to sacrifice some power for all that of course... I'm not the kind of guy that will be constantly pushing the turbo to get 100+hp... I wouldn't mind setting it up to like 80 hp and leave it there, that's fine by me. I also want reliability, so I'm not going to run insane boost and end up blowing up my engine every other month.
