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Old 14th April 2011, 15:41   #51
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smaller pulley.....hehehe

S/C boost comes on quicker and at lower rpm's. Thats the biggest advantage to me.

boost....Its like; heroin
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..nad according to ESS (at least initially)...the brackets are subsantially stronger.....

Is it worth another 2 grand? Dunno (I didn't pay for it, LOL)
Hey Mister...

I was making reference to what to do to his 525 kit to make it faster. Smaller pulley vs. headers or CATS will make that baby spool up faster 3,200+ vs. 4,000+ RPM and produce more horespower.
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The VT525 vs VT550 is actually only 1 Grand difference... But upgrading from a Vt525 to a VT550 is a 2 grand difference..
I don't know it's still a hard choice... I was speaking to the local Dealer here in NJ that actually sell the kit and also install.
They mentioned before proceeding into buying anything to open the motor and check for Carbon Build up
That makes no sense...I would go somewhere else. The secondary air pump and carbon buildup had NO effect on performance (hence the "software fix" that is popular)
In fact, the secondary airpump is COMPLETELY removed during this installation....

Depending on the mileage, ensuring that the motor is in optimal condition before installation, I agree with (compression testing etc.)

I would be very suspect of this dealer.....

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Hey Mister...

I was making reference to what to do to his 525 kit to make it faster. Smaller pulley vs. headers or CATS will make that baby spool up faster 3,200+ vs. 4,000+ RPM and produce more horespower.
LOL...I agree with you Boss! I was only commenting on the DIFFERENCE between the two!
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..nad according to ESS (at least initially)...the brackets are subsantially stronger.....

Is it worth another 2 grand? Dunno (I didn't pay for it, LOL)
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Sorry Curt, LOL

I DID pay for some.....

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That makes no sense...I would go somewhere else. The secondary air pump and carbon buildup had NO effect on performance (hence the "software fix" that is popular)
In fact, the secondary airpump is COMPLETELY removed during this installation....

Depending on the mileage, ensuring that the motor is in optimal condition before installation, I agree with (compression testing etc.)

I would be very suspect of this dealer.....

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Is there anything I can do to see if im getting full boost besides dyno and boost gauge?
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Sorry Curt, LOL

I DID pay for some.....

Hope things are well!
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They would be much better if my other friend Bryan would wake up and give us a sign that he will be alright. Other than that, I think I'm going with an RMI S/C.
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