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12-09-2005, 12:14 AM
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I think SSAUTOCHROME is f#?*ed up
I just recived my turbo kit tha I got from SSAUTOCHROME , that I spent $1,000 on. first off the downpipe adaptor hits the turbo housing , therefore making about a 1/2" gap. So i grinded on the housing until it would sit flush.
Oh, yeah i never got any instructions , no invoice , and no parts list . I sent 4 emails to them and they never replaied. And theres no phone # to call.  |
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12-09-2005, 01:17 AM
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Digital Blueprint
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA / London, UK/ INDIANA!!
Posts: 2,206
Car: 2002 accord coupe 4-Cyl
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oh man... dude, i hate to do this to you, but ive gotta try and let you down easy on this one...
SSautochrome is known to be the worst, and i mean the very worst turbo parts manufacturer ever. i have not once, to this day, seen a story any different to yours when it comes to kits from SSAC.
now i dont claim to be an expert on this, but it seems you have a situation since obviously, you have moded the parts and voided the warranty/returnability of the items.
heres what you should do... post a list or better yet, pictures of what you got in the kit, and hopefully the peopel who are better at this than i am, will be able to help you get this problem solved. my first advice, is to get a new turbo manifold. you can get cheap ones for civics because theyre so common. id get one from either Fmax or maybe even blox, i know their mani's are good unlike drag who put their wastgate flange over one eshaust pipe not all 4.
anyways, this is what you can do to assure you dont blow up your engine installing the parts (if you havent already)
get a new manifold, SSAC manis are known to crack within days of install.
get a whole new turbo, even a rebuilt or junkyard one will be better
keep the charge pipes, they probably arent terrible
get some good engine management.
as soon as you post pictures of the parts or a list, we can help you more, but please please please, consider not running your car with the kit on it just yet, it will blow your engine
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12-09-2005, 04:08 AM
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This is why I have a sticky stating "WHY NOT TO BUY SS AUTOCHROME"
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12-09-2005, 04:45 AM
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ssac
How do you get pictures from your photo shop to here.  |
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12-09-2005, 04:59 AM
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SH Virus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: 10psi
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Car: Sol Si-T, RSX-S
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[IMG]URL to picture here[IMG]
There is also a button called "Insert Image" when you reply you can use.
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12-09-2005, 08:53 AM
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lol this is why research can save you money and stress.
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12-09-2005, 10:03 AM
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who knew turbocharging a honda could require research
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12-09-2005, 10:43 AM
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Ebay is all you need! lol
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"One cannot truly see the light until he has felt the embrace of the abyss."
"Every facet, every department of your mind is to be programmed by you and unless you assume your rightful responsibility and begin to program your own mind, the world will program it for you."
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12-09-2005, 10:53 AM
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I have known one guy(SHO member) that is using a ssauto manifold and has for like 2 years making 200+whp on a d16. Other than that all horror stories.
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12-09-2005, 10:55 AM
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cant really say that i feel bad for you. Should have done your homework.
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12-09-2005, 03:15 PM
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SH Virus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: 10psi
Posts: 4,643
Car: Sol Si-T, RSX-S
Mods: APC rear window sticker, short ram intake, weight reduction (no hubcaps or hula dancer on dash)
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Originally Posted by 98civic4door
I have known one guy(SHO member) that is using a ssauto manifold and has for like 2 years making 200+whp on a d16. Other than that all horror stories.
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12-09-2005, 11:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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You are the one I was talking about 
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12-10-2005, 07:32 AM
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Digital Blueprint
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Originally Posted by 98vtec
cant really say that i feel bad for you. Should have done your homework.
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I'm going to have to back you up on that one.
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12-10-2005, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: St.louis/Chesterfield
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Originally Posted by 98vtec
cant really say that i feel bad for you. Should have done your homework.
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12-10-2005, 08:20 AM
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SuperHonda Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South Florida
Posts: 180
Car: 1998 Honda Civic DX
Mods: Engine <br> SiR II B16a, LSD Tranny, Intake, Exhaust <br> Suspension <br> Skunk2 Coilovers, SI Rims, Sukimoto Tires <br> Electronics <br> OBD I Conversion, Apexi Rev/Speed Meter <br> Exterior <br> 99-00 Full conversion
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Im watching you 
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Gotboost? Im getting obnoxious in my old age 
