The Turbo Forums.com

Welcome to www.TheTurboForums.com, the number one site on the web for all your turbocharged needs. TheTurboForums.com is completely unbiased, we don't care if you drive a Ford, GM, or Toyota. If you are looking for information on turbocharging you are in the right place. Hopefully we can all learn from each other on how to tune your car for daily driving and how to get the last ounce of performance from your turbo at the track.

UPDATES AND NEWS:

10-17-09	The guys at Vholdr.com have teamed up with theturboforums.com and www.kendallrace.com to bring you HD footage from their line of wearable, stickable, clampable HD cameras. I will be wearing one of their cameras during the Baja 1000 this Friday.
8-17-09	Installing body kits is a great way to give your car a whole new look.
8-5-09	Please welcome our newest moderator 99TTGT. He will be moderating the Modular section. The Modular Section is sponsored by Modular Mustang Racing. Dan's TT GT is the latest feature car!!
7-7-09	We have been having some problems with the forums but we hope to have them resolved very soon. We also lost a years worth of updates to this index page.
7-7-08	G's 500+ rwhp 05 GT is the latest feature car! We will also be doing a turbo giveaway with the our new vendor Bullseye Tuning very soon!
6-5-08	Frances' 9 second GT is the latest feature car. The Turbo Forums Supra Project car has been sold. Check the project log for more info.
5-1-08	Eric Eddy will be building the next TheTurboForums.com Project car with the help of our site sponsors. Check out the Project Cars Section for more info. Gumby's 83 GT is the latest feature car.
2-7-08	Edwards 9 second 03 Cobra convertible is the latest feature car. We also reached over a quarter of a BILLION hits in 2007! Thanks to everyone for supporting the site.
12-20-07	2 New feature cars have been added, please go check them out.
12-12-07	With feedback from all the users we have added a mouse over preview on each topic, a trader rating system and you can also put info about your car, et, mph, dyno etc in your profile!
10-26-07	The feature car page has been updated again!
8-17-07	The feature car page has been updated!
6-27-07	Nic's Camaro is the latest feature car!
3-29-07	A new project car has been added to the site, it is the first non ford car to be added. Go to project cars to check it out.
2-21-07	The site has been redesigned and rebranded. The turbomustangs.com url will still work but the site is now called TheTurboForums.com I think the name change will help broaden the user base of the site.
2-8-07	2 New feature cars have been added!
11-20-06	MMR is nearing completion of their twin turbocharged 2005 Outlaw 10.5 race car, it is powered by a MMR 5.4 Shelby GT 500 motor and is expected to produce over 1600HP
10-20-06	There is a problem with the forums and some accounts are showing up as banned. We are working on it.
6-21-06	My car (the turbomustangs.com original project car) is featured in the August issue of Modified Mustangs, please check it out. Modified Mustangs is available at most newstands.
6-20-06	There is a new book out on turbocharging that was written with some help from some of the members from tm.com. It is a great book covering everything you need to know about turbocharging and making horsepower. For more info and ordering check amazon.com here.
3-30-06	The turbomustangs.com project car page has a large update!
1-30-06	Chris's clean black coupe is the latest feature car!
12-16-05	After a few months of headaches with the forums we have finally moved to a new server which should solve all of the errors with the forums. Thanks for sticking with us.
9-13-05	Hellion Power Systems is now selling an 03-04 Cobra turbo kit, all information has been added to the turbo kit page.
9-7-05	1000 rwhp with $2 per gallon fuel??? Click here to learn more.
8-16-05	Added Paul Bird's awesome American Iron Extreme Road Racer to the project cars area. Andrew's project car page is updated with pics.
6-16-05	Past feature car and site member John Kolivas gets his first win in NMRA's Drag Radial class. Congrats to John!
4-29-05	Gaugeplates.com is open for business. If you need a new and innovative place to store gauges and nitrous switch panels in your car please go check it out!!!
3-7-05	Hellion Power Systems has knocked $200 of their modular turbo kits. The base price is now $5995.
1-28-05	8:30 PM The FORUMS are back up!!! Many thanks to Eric Eddy and Jason Trumpio!
1-27-05	Sorry the board is still down, it was only supposed to be for a night or two and now it is almost a week. We are working hard on moving it to the new server but we have run into nothing but problems. Hopefully it will be up today.
1-26-05	Message Board update. We are still having some troubles with the database on the new server.
1-23-05	Message Board update. Most of the files are copied over to the new server. We are just waiting for the host to create the new database. Stay tuned.
1-21-05	We are currently upgrading to a new, faster server so the site will run faster. So the message board will be experiencing problems during this move. Please bear with us during this upgrade!
12-29-04	We have heard that TTI might be working on a turbo kit for 05 Mustang GT's! You can expect it will be the same high quality as the other kits they offer.
12-15-04	Mike C's 8 second coupe is the new feature car and it is for sale! Check it out.
12-7-04	I added Forced Fabrication to the Turbo Kit list under Fox Bodies. I am also selling the skull logo T-shirts again. Check the marketplace.
11-15-04	I had a lot of questions about my turbo kit at this weekends FFW race in Phoenix. So I added Rusty's Total Performance to the turbo kits page. Please go there to find his info.
11-10-04	Helion Power Systems / Urist Racing will be releasing a new foxbody and 99+ modular turbo kit in January. All the kit specs are listed on the turbo kit page.
10-6-04	The Turbomustangs.com Ultimate ECU Tuning Hardware Guide is out. Please go check it out in the knowledge base!
10-4-04	Frank's 91 GT is the new feature car!!
9-22-04	There is a new Turbo Kit manufacturer on the market. Turbo Time / RCS has released their low mount single turbo kit for 87-93 Mustangs and they are taking orders now. Please see the turbo kit page for more info.
9-2-04	Added a lot of finished pics of Steve's 95 GT Project.
9-1-04	Chad's 10 Second Incon TT 94 GT is the latest Feature Car.
8-24-04	I have updated the Chris's feature from Sept 2003 with all new info.
8-23-04	Shell has launched new V-power gasoline nationwide. Read all about it here.
8-16-04	Site Sponsor Turbo Performance Solutions is now offering custom built 5.0L and 4.6L turbo systems. Here is a picture and another.
8-9-04	*First into the 7's!!!* Last months feature car Brad Tyson went 7.86 @ 180mph this weekend. That makes him the first blow through carb setup into the 7's!!! Read the thread here.
8-3-04	Lots of pics from Steve and Jay's build ups here.
7-30-04	Brad's badass 1200rwhp carbureted beast is the new feature car. Texas Hot Rods is our newest site sponsor. If you need any suspension components go check them out and tell them you saw them here!
7-19-04	Turbolocity / Total Performance will no longer be making mail order turbo kits. They will be focusing on all the afermarket parts that they distribute and they will install their turbo kit on cars that are dropped off in their shop only.
7-14-04	Lots of new pics added to Steve Cole's buildup page. Also added some mock-up pics to Big Jay's Page.
7-2-04	I tried out some Torco Octane Booster and the stuff actually works. Read about it here.
7-1-04	The new feature car is Will and Kelly's 63 Falcon! It has a turbocharged factory Inline 6.
6-30-04	X2C Motorsports and Mark Luton have seperated, read about it here.
6-22-04	We have added a new project to the knowledge base. Follow along as a stock 95 GT is transformed into a 1000hp street car.
6-21-04	John Kolivas has made a lot of changes to his badass drag radial car and I have updated his old feature with new info and pics. Go here.
6-9-04	Jack Latil's Stock appearing 95 GT is the new feature car!
5-18-04	Congrats to turbomustangs.com sponsors inductionmotorsports.com for winning the Wild Street Class at WFC 7!! Way to go guys. You can see video of their passes by visting their website.
5-17-04	X2C Motorsports resets another record!! The X2C Motorsports Turbocharged 03 Cobra run a 9.17 @ 150mph last weekend. Resetting the mph and ET records held by the kenne bell blown Cobra owned by Richard Leisz. Congrats to X2C!
5-14-04	I added Induction Concepts array of Modular turbo kits to the Turbo Kits Guide. Go check them out.
5-11-04	High Temp Silicone is now a Turbomustangs.com site sponsor. Next time you need some hose or clamps please check them out!!
4-27-04	Barry D's stock component freak machine ran a new best of 10.17 @ 136mph last night! Nice job Barry!
4-21-04	I added a new feature car, it is Chris Ciolek's PSCA Real Street Car! Click on "featured cars" to get to it.
4-12-04	There is a new regularly updated tech article / Project Car. Please check out Big Jay's Single Thumper Build!!
3-24-04	I have added a new technical feature title the "Stock block chronicles" Check it out in the knowledge base!
3-22-04	PTK has issued a challenge to Procharger and Vortech, check it out! X2C Motorsports is also hard at work creating a PSCA Extreme Street Single Turbo Mustang!! Pics and more here.
3-21-04	Craig Turbo Coupe is the new feature car, go check it out!
2-24-04	I just got back from the Shootout and it was a success. A big thanks to all the sponsors and my friends who helped me with the event. I will be adding the new t-shirt designs to the Marketplace this week. Congrats to all the class winners a full report is coming soon. Also congrats to Wade who drove from MS and won the PTK turbo kit!!!
2-17-04	*FREE TURBO KIT GIVEAWAY!!* PTK will be raffling off the turbo kit of your choice at the Shootout this weekend. You must fill out a registration form at the PTK meetup Friday night, 5-8pm. The drawing will be held at the race on Saturday and you MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Names will be drawn until there is a winner present!!
2-9-04	I have posted my review for the Project Car engine build. Go to the knowledge base or project car page to read it. I also updated my AEM installation document to reflect some new things I have learned, like the 2 step and anti-lag.
2-4-04	We are now on the new server so all the server busy messages should be gone. I have also made the videos page available once again.
1-28-04	John Gotera's 86 GT Thumper is the latest feature car!!!
1-14-04	HP has released their 96-04 Mustang Kits! They have a kit for every V8 stang made during those years!! See more on Turbocharged Powersystems website and on this thread.
1-13-04	I have some really good Shootout News!! The Shootout is just 5 weeks away and I have a few more companies pitching in to help out! 1st, www.foureyedpride.com is offering $100 to the quickest 4 eye car at the event. www.mustangpowersports.com is offering a $100 prize to the quickest Street 87-93 Mustang! www.stangtuning.com has also joined on as an event sponsor! Murillo Motorsports will also be in attendance at the vendors midway!
12-29-03	Barry's awesome stock block, stock tranny, stock rear end 10 second beast is the new feature car!
12-8-03	I completely re-configured the Multimedia section. Go check it out!
11-25-03	The forums have been up for a while now. We have put some things in place in hopes of keeping the traffic from getting out of hand. Thanks.
11-24-03	The forums are currently down. There was a huge traffic spike and it took down many of my host's servers. We are trying to determine if this was a hack attempt.
11-19-03	I have confirmed the make-up date for the Shootout! The Turbomustangs.com Shootout will be February 21st, 2004 and it is now open to all turbo Fords and any Ford Mustang I hope to see everyone there.
11-17-03	I updated the knowledge base with the AEM Installation and Review, it is a must see.
11-13-03	Added an SN95 HP Turbo Kit review by a forum reader. Go check it out in the knowledge base section.
10-30-03	You can purchase the left over Shootout T-shirts in the Turbomustangs.com Marketplace. Please go buy one and take these off my hands!!
10-16-03	I got Dan's badass SN95 Vert up as the new feature car, go check out this 9-second beast in the feature car section! I am also happy to announce that PTK has a sale going on all their modular turbo kits and you receive an additional $100 off if you mention you saw it here! 96-98 GT or Cobra Kit $4800-$100 discount= $4700 99-2003 GT and 99-2002 Cobra $5199-$100=$5099 The kits come with everything you need to make the kit fit including k-member etc... If you have any questions call PTK, 210-657-2706
10-14-03	The Shootout was rained out on Saturday and Sunday. We are currently working on a makeup date. Thanks to all those who attended and supported the event.
9-30-03	Shootout Time: Gates will open on Saturday at 1:30 PM, Time Trials start at 2:30pm and eliminations start at 6pm.
9-25-03	The Shootout is about 2 weeks away!! I hope you made your hotel reservations! If not check out the shootout page for the official hotel for the shootout. Friday October 10th we will be having a meet at Cartech Racing 1026 Grubb St. Everyone is invited, you do not need a car.
9-15-03	Just got an email from Brad at Turbolocity.biz They now offer the following kits: SN95, 2V street and race, 4V street and race, LT1, LS1, and a twin SN95 race kit!!
9-2-03	Chris's Turbolocity Turbocharged 95 Cobra is the new feature car!
8-26-03	*The Turbomustangs.com Shootout* will be the place to be October 11th. Here is an updated list of vendors who wil be on hand. Turbo Kit Companies: Pro Turbo Kits, Cartech, HP Performance, Turbocharged Power Systems and X2C Motorsports. Engine builder: 1st Performance and Mental Addiction Motorsports. Engine Management: AEM The SVO Specialists, Motion Dynamics has just been named the 13 second Class sponsor.
8-21-03	I received word that HP is currently working on a 97 Cobra to build a kit off of. Shortly after that will be the 01 GT and 01 Cobra kits!
8-4-03	BIG NEWS! AEM will be sponsoring the unlimited class at the shootout, in addition they wil also be attending the event to answer your questions about their new Engine Management System. There will be several Mustangs racing in this event with the AEM installed. X2C Motorsports also broke the 8 second barrier this weekend in their Tremec equipped single turbo 306 Mustang. The numbers were 8.994 @ 154mph. Congrats to X2C!!!
8-1-03	Lonnie is the feature car for August 2003. Check it out in the feature car section.
8-1-03	I have confirmed the host hotel for the shootout. Here is the info: Days Inn- 4039 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78220 Phone: (210) 333-9100 Don't forget to mention the Shootout, place your reservations now!
7-29-03	I just got MORE news from X2C Motorsports, they will be sponsoring THREE classes at the turbomustangs.com shootout! They will be the main sponsors for the 9-11 second Street Classes. Thanks guys! Brad at Total Performance would also like everyone to know that they now have an in house Dynojet for tuning. Go check it out if you are in Illinois!
7-28-03	Here is a video of the X2C Motorsports record holding Tremec Car. This isn't the record breaking pass, but it is cool nonetheless. Video
7-25-03	X2C Motorsports broke the Tremec equipped record last night running 9.06 @ 156mph in their 2000 5.0 Turbo shop car. They were running 22-24psi and launching at 6psi. They have now gone faster and quicker than Bangin Bob Hanlon. Congrats! I also added more feedback to the turbo kits page.
7-23-03	X2C Motorsports has entered the turbo kit world and one of the guys on the forums has their single kit installed on his 97 Cobra. Go here for a pic. For more on X2C see the Turbo Kits page.
7-17-03	Shootout News: Cartech and Mental Addiction Motorsports will be providing several prizes for the event and thus will be named Sponsors of a few Classes. X2C Motorsports will also be in attendance with their race cars and in the Manufacturer's Midway.
7-11-03	Added a few things and things thanks to Ryan Stotts.
7-1-03	Turbocharged Power Systems is now a distributor for HP Turbo Kits. New Feature Car Added! Check out Brian's 2001 Bullitt in the Featured Car Section.

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