SSS Autochrome
10-16-2005, 11:26 PM
#121
1.5 BAR
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,489
Re: SSS Autochrome
Originally Posted by AbaZ
That picture you show below is probably 3 years old - and it is "NOT " a XS-POWER turbo
that they show breaking in half on the websites. It is not the same - it is not from China. That turbo is not a 2 piece / nor have we ever sold a 2 piece casted turbo.
The Turbo we had first was made in CLACKMANNAN Scotland - the owner had a joint venture with Izuzu and Citroen and Lotus and had these Turbos made. Then - someone ( we think it was TURBOCALCULATOR ) sent this to CHINA.
This is where it all began, and all fell apart. Turbocalculator was selling items stating they were ours , and also selling ours saying they were others. China started drop shipping them and telling everyone they had them. People thought and still do think they are ours.
From SSauto himself, I asked him a ---- ton of questions all about the manifolds etc etc. I'll post up maybe more later when I'm done reviewing all his stuff.
And yes, we are still going to be making a B-series AC/Comp manifold for him, and 5 users from hmt will get to try them out.
that they show breaking in half on the websites. It is not the same - it is not from China. That turbo is not a 2 piece / nor have we ever sold a 2 piece casted turbo.
The Turbo we had first was made in CLACKMANNAN Scotland - the owner had a joint venture with Izuzu and Citroen and Lotus and had these Turbos made. Then - someone ( we think it was TURBOCALCULATOR ) sent this to CHINA.
This is where it all began, and all fell apart. Turbocalculator was selling items stating they were ours , and also selling ours saying they were others. China started drop shipping them and telling everyone they had them. People thought and still do think they are ours.
From SSauto himself, I asked him a ---- ton of questions all about the manifolds etc etc. I'll post up maybe more later when I'm done reviewing all his stuff.
And yes, we are still going to be making a B-series AC/Comp manifold for him, and 5 users from hmt will get to try them out.
10-17-2005, 02:25 AM
#123
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,200
Re: SSS Autochrome
Make me a decent AC compatible B-series manifold and I'll do a whole write up on it. I'll be unbiased and let you know how it holds up. I'm also in the market for a T3/T4OE anyways and am going to be redoing my turbo system along with a built ls/vtec
10-17-2005, 11:30 AM
#125
0.5 BAR
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 150
Re: SSS Autochrome
I never thought my one question would spin such controversy! Alot of info though. I tryed E-mailing him myself from the website and never got a response. 
I'm especially interested in a wastegate. Let me know how yours holds up.
I'm especially interested in a wastegate. Let me know how yours holds up.
10-17-2005, 08:21 PM
#126
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,133
Re: SSS Autochrome
Originally Posted by NAsucks
I never thought my one question would spin such controversy! Alot of info though. I tryed E-mailing him myself from the website and never got a response. I'm especially interested in a wastegate. Let me know how yours holds up.
I'm especially interested in a wastegate. Let me know how yours holds up.
10-18-2005, 01:52 PM
#128
1.0 BAR
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 231
Re: SSS Autochrome
just as an FYI, the "t3/t4" turbo's are not really t3's or t4's.
the center sections are K26/K27, the compressor wheel is a garret wheel with the back side machined flat, the turbine will is garret, and the housings are garret copies that are made to fit a K26/K27 center section.
at least that what the .50/.70 turbo is.
ive been running mine for a LONG time now and its been working perfectly.
the center sections are K26/K27, the compressor wheel is a garret wheel with the back side machined flat, the turbine will is garret, and the housings are garret copies that are made to fit a K26/K27 center section.
at least that what the .50/.70 turbo is.
ive been running mine for a LONG time now and its been working perfectly.
10-18-2005, 10:12 PM
#129
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,133
Re: SSS Autochrome
Originally Posted by NAsucks
Thanks for the info. I was looking at the 35 mm model. Its $150 form him and $130 from tuboxs or whatever that company is.
10-18-2005, 11:54 PM
#130
0.5 BAR
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 179
Re: SSS Autochrome
I had ssauto chrome first style b series mani for over a year and it just cracked all the way around where the collector is. I did just buy another one (have low budget) from ebay. This style is much nicer. it is fully supported all around, and is shorter than the original model. it has reinforced welds also. This mani is actually pretty decent for the price. It wil be going on in a couple weeks.....unfortunetely for me i believe i have one of the 2 peice xs power turbos. i havnt put it on yet so im wodering if i should have it welded around for added support?
i will let know how it turns out.
i will let know how it turns out.
