On3 Turbo Kit - stupid idea?

[danielhv]

Looking for some ideas here... my 87GT is my daily driver. I drive maybe 20 miles during the week, but I drive 630 miles every single weekend (Little Rock to Dallas, and then back). The car is mostly stock, only mods are exhaust and a shifter, both of which were done before I got it. I do know it is a non-HO motor. I pulled the 4.30's that were in it out and put 2.73's in it since I spend so much time on the highway.

So here's my question: Would putting an On3 kit on this car be a bad idea?

It has to remain my daily, and has to remain reliable... but I'm tired of getting my ass whooped every time someone rolls up next to me!

I also have another 302 block that has an E cam with matching springs, better ignition, HO, shorty's or equal length headers not sure which, that I could swap out if the benefit is worth it...

Thoughts? I like the On3 kit due to the price. Don't have $3k to dump in it, and from what I see the On3 kits are ~$1400ish... but of course I haven't read into it much either...

[TEAMJACOB]

on 3 kit would be a great mod.
modding your daily will be a bad idea

[dville_gt]

modding your daily will be a bad idea

x1million

and i've heard some not favorable things about the on3 kit

[crapstang]

x1million

and i've heard some not favorable things about the on3 kit

Don't get the low end turbo and you will be fine...spend the extra few hundred and your time....other than that I've heard they are great

[Dawkins]

Cobraboy says go for it.

[Damnittsteve]

Yup

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

Cobraboy says go for it.

Lol, his still runs.. sorta.

[VaderTT]

x1million

and i've heard some not favorable things about the on3 kit

X1000

And the owner Chad is a piece of shit!

Go to www.theturboforums.com and search on3, you'll find hard facts on this kit, the durability and a lot of other issues.

[Lone Sailor]

x1million

and i've heard some not favorable things about the on3 kit

^This.

The dude that owns On3 is a real turd burglar and has had a lot of shady dealings in the past on several forums, including Corral. From what I have been told by first hand users it looks like the tubing is made out of Chinese pot metal.

[YALE]

BG's basic turbo kits are fucking cheap for what they are, and Brooks recommends them every time I ask about turbos. On3 just isn't worth the risk, with BG on the scene.

http://www.bgturbokits.com/storebg/index.php

[VaderTT]

^This.

The dude that owns On3 is a real turd burglar and has had a lot of shady dealings in the past on several forums, including Corral. From what I have been told by first hand users it looks like the tubing is made out of Chinese pot metal.

Yep! he is a liar and a thief! and he was banned from multiple sites as a vendor and member.

[VaderTT]

BG's basic turbo kits are fucking cheap for what they are, and Brooks recommends them every time I ask about turbos. On3 just isn't worth the risk, with BG on the scene.

http://www.bgturbokits.com/storebg/index.php

Brian horne!! real good guy! He'll even fix used kits, on the 3rd owner for free.

[Z06killinsbf]

Another NO for On3 and a big thumbs up for BG. If you cant afford to do it right the first time, don't do it.

[dville_gt]

heard some good stuff about b&g, they even make an lsx-mustang kit (although i'll stick with mine)

[VaderTT]

Brian is like the "turbostang" of ohio! Anything custom! I've had 4 of his kits, 3 regular and 1 88mm "drag radial kit".