Trying to pick out my turbo upgrade for winter.....

Deciding between k16 bilelts or UMW's stage 2a....

Which one will make more power at lower boost? which spools faster?

I want quick stock spool and the most power I can get safely on pump gas.

Looking for opinions.

Thanks in advance.

 

91 or 93 octane?

Budget?

What is your power goal? I am sure there are several dyno's for both kits on the board, but what are you looking for exactly?

more power at lower boost....

A reflash can help you achieve both, much cheaper. But if you're looking for 500-550 on pump, then either of those setups will get you there.

I am in a similar boat, it will be k24/18, umw 2a, tial a28/30, etc. Depends on how much I feel like spending!

 

Theres lots of awesome K16 based upgrades out now.
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Your asking a million dollar question... and your not going to get the right answer... Its like I want it all and I want it my way... I understand your just coming into play with these P cars but step back a little re read some of your recent thread and notice your asking for very very specific answers on turbos, exhausts, tunes, etc... most of which in the end have no consequence on the performance of your car... your car will do what it will with the minimum parts you will put on.. tune, exhaust, and some hybrid turbo...
look at price too.. because for the cost of k16/997tt hybrids you can get 3 billet turbo kits upgraded... and for that kind of money you might as well get some badd *** tial A28s...
just my non tuner opinion... I had ZC as well as 5 other types of turbos so Im speaking from experience...
good luck

 

I'm in the same exact boat and I'm looking for the same answers. I've started my research. In talking to Kevin in length, he has set my expectations in check w/ both is Stage 2 kit (3k range) and his stage 2a kit (5,500 range). I'm concerned about who is going to tune / flash adjust my new setup. The UMW lure is that Kevin always seems available to chat, and is extremely knowledgeable. I haven't even looked at any Tial setups (yet)! I've started to look into E85 conversion although I need to keep my 5-7.5k (installed) budget in line.

 

I will be on 93+ octane.

I have a flash/intake/exhaust right now.

I'm just looking to get to the next level.

I'd like to be considerably faster than I am now.

 

What does his umw stage 2 come with?

 

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