My Ride is being outfitted with a Turbonetics Turbo Kit (2007 Turbo Mustang GT)

TurboMike · 04-07-2007

As most of you have read, Turbonetics (www.turboneticsinc.com) has given me the lifetime opportunity of having my car be a test car. They are using my 2007 Mustang GT to develop the 2007 Mustang GT turbo kit. It seems that Ford has changed the waterline configurations and because of the changes that Ford has made, required Turbonetics to update the existing 2005-2006 Mustang GT Turbokit. Through James Lawrence at PowerTV (www.powertv.com) he hooked me up with Tyler Tanaka who is the marketing guru at Turbonetics. Tyler asked if I would be interested in allowing them to use my car for a few weeks to develop this kit, in return they would give me a finished product, tuned. What a deal!!! I quickly agreed, and told him I would be there Friday leaving Colorado Springs, on Thursday night. Ryan (www.dobycross.com) and I headed to Las Vegas as it is about half way to Simi Valley, CA from here. We got to I-70 which is about a 1 1/2 hr drive from Colorado Springs just to find out that Snow Chains were required 40 miles away. After a few minutes of debate we decided to cut our losses and backtrack through Colorado Springs, through New Mexico to Las Vegas, NV. After about 19hrs of driving we pulled into La Vegas, NV. Tired from the driving and knowing we had another 4-5hrs of driving we made it a quick night. We checked out a few things and walked the strip then, we drove out of town to stop a little closer to Simi Valley.

The next morning we had a excellent (NOT) breakfast at good ole Wiskey Petes and headed out. We made it to Turbonetics about 11am and was greeted by Tyler. Tyley gave us a tour of the facilities, we got to see the production line, the warehouse, the fab shop, the CNC Machines, heck Tyler showed us all of it. We even got a lesson on how they balance the turbos. We got the check out the new line of GTK Turbos and see some of their other products. Just walking around the shop you understand why they are the #1 performance turbo manufacturer. Tyler showed me the kit on the 4.6 Mustang GT motor and one on a assembled car. This thing is top notch! They have done a great job on researching and developing this kit. Tyler took us to lunch in the DSO Eyewear H3 that is powered by a H3 Turbonetics turbo Kit. For this thing having 26inch wheels and lots of excessive weight from the stereo it got up and went pretty good.

Saturday morning we got up and headed back to the shop to drop off the mustang and take our hell ride to the airport. I dropped off the keys with Tyler at the shop and mentioned that I was very appreciative of what they were doing for me. We were in a van that had specially unbalanced wheels on each corner so it would give you the greatest vibration at any given speed. This thing was going 'Mach Jesus' through traffic. We did make it to the air port and made it from the nice California weather back to 24 degree temps here in Colorado Springs.

All in all it was a good trip and it was great meeting the guys at Turbonetics and get to see where these turbos are made. The guys there take pride in their work and pay very close attention to the details. I will be very proud to be sporting a turbonetics turbo!

Thanks Tyler, Johnny, and all the guys and gals at Turbonetics for hooking me up!!

Ps... If you live in Colorado, I found out by two very cool State Troopers that you need a front license plate, you need to sign your registration, and you should not put the smoked license plate cover on your rear license plate. I was pulled over twice in about a 10 minute span for not having a front license plate. Both these troopers were very cool and understanding.

clint walker · 04-08-2007

that is just too cool Mike! you're gonna have to take me for a ride when you get it back!

TurboMike · 04-09-2007

i wont actually be coming back to Colorado Springs. I am moving this thursday to Orlando, FL and i will fly out to CA to drive the car back across country... should be fun!

Disney Lincoln · 04-09-2007

Man, your life is like a rodeo right now!

TurboMike · 04-09-2007

hehe... you have NO IDEA!!! wish this damn 8 seconds would end!

clint walker · 04-11-2007

should be nice and warm down there. so you gonna be there permanently?

TurboMike · 04-11-2007

yeah... moving for good... wooo hoo!!!!

clint walker · 04-12-2007

you gonna invite me down for some fishin? hehehe.

TurboMike · 04-12-2007

i am sure we can get into something... maybe i will let you drive a fast car! hehe...

TurboMike · 04-13-2007

here are some other pics that were taken...

TurboMike · 04-13-2007

Here are some additional pics of the trip...

tobin · 05-11-2007

sweet deal mike. Glad to hear you and ang finally made it close to home in Orlando. when your driving your car from CA to FL you'd better be good across texas........those guys may not like your accent and might think "you gotta pretty mouf boy".....lol

Take care.

TurboMike · 05-11-2007

hehe... i thought of that... and it made me change my mind to ship it.. .it is lots cheaper to have it shipped... and paying for this rental car down here is killing me... 250$ a week... sux!!! and it is a gas hog!

I spoke to Tyler from Turbonetics and he said the car is coming along, they ended up moving the MAF sensor so it put them behind a little... cant wait to get it!!!

04-08-2007	#2
clint walker administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: colorado springs Posts: 3,712	that is just too cool Mike! you're gonna have to take me for a ride when you get it back! __________________ 2007 Ford Ranger 4X4 4L V-6 1993GT Supercharged/water methanol injected - sold dammit! 1986GT - fast back in the day - sold dammit currently saving for 04 cobra or saleen fox

04-09-2007	#3
TurboMike Orlando or BUST! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,380	i wont actually be coming back to Colorado Springs. I am moving this thursday to Orlando, FL and i will fly out to CA to drive the car back across country... should be fun! __________________ Turbo Mike http://www.turborides.com

04-09-2007	#4
Disney Lincoln Cpt. Hook and Mr. Boost Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 595	Man, your life is like a rodeo right now! __________________ 90 Mark VII LSC JYTT

04-09-2007	#5
TurboMike Orlando or BUST! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,380	hehe... you have NO IDEA!!! wish this damn 8 seconds would end! __________________ Turbo Mike http://www.turborides.com

04-11-2007	#6
clint walker administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: colorado springs Posts: 3,712	should be nice and warm down there. so you gonna be there permanently? __________________ 2007 Ford Ranger 4X4 4L V-6 1993GT Supercharged/water methanol injected - sold dammit! 1986GT - fast back in the day - sold dammit currently saving for 04 cobra or saleen fox

04-07-2007	#1
TurboMike Orlando or BUST! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,380	My Ride is being outfitted with a Turbonetics Turbo Kit (2007 Turbo Mustang GT) As most of you have read, Turbonetics (www.turboneticsinc.com) has given me the lifetime opportunity of having my car be a test car. They are using my 2007 Mustang GT to develop the 2007 Mustang GT turbo kit. It seems that Ford has changed the waterline configurations and because of the changes that Ford has made, required Turbonetics to update the existing 2005-2006 Mustang GT Turbokit. Through James Lawrence at PowerTV (www.powertv.com) he hooked me up with Tyler Tanaka who is the marketing guru at Turbonetics. Tyler asked if I would be interested in allowing them to use my car for a few weeks to develop this kit, in return they would give me a finished product, tuned. What a deal!!! I quickly agreed, and told him I would be there Friday leaving Colorado Springs, on Thursday night. Ryan (www.dobycross.com) and I headed to Las Vegas as it is about half way to Simi Valley, CA from here. We got to I-70 which is about a 1 1/2 hr drive from Colorado Springs just to find out that Snow Chains were required 40 miles away. After a few minutes of debate we decided to cut our losses and backtrack through Colorado Springs, through New Mexico to Las Vegas, NV. After about 19hrs of driving we pulled into La Vegas, NV. Tired from the driving and knowing we had another 4-5hrs of driving we made it a quick night. We checked out a few things and walked the strip then, we drove out of town to stop a little closer to Simi Valley. The next morning we had a excellent (NOT) breakfast at good ole Wiskey Petes and headed out. We made it to Turbonetics about 11am and was greeted by Tyler. Tyley gave us a tour of the facilities, we got to see the production line, the warehouse, the fab shop, the CNC Machines, heck Tyler showed us all of it. We even got a lesson on how they balance the turbos. We got the check out the new line of GTK Turbos and see some of their other products. Just walking around the shop you understand why they are the #1 performance turbo manufacturer. Tyler showed me the kit on the 4.6 Mustang GT motor and one on a assembled car. This thing is top notch! They have done a great job on researching and developing this kit. Tyler took us to lunch in the DSO Eyewear H3 that is powered by a H3 Turbonetics turbo Kit. For this thing having 26inch wheels and lots of excessive weight from the stereo it got up and went pretty good. Saturday morning we got up and headed back to the shop to drop off the mustang and take our hell ride to the airport. I dropped off the keys with Tyler at the shop and mentioned that I was very appreciative of what they were doing for me. We were in a van that had specially unbalanced wheels on each corner so it would give you the greatest vibration at any given speed. This thing was going 'Mach Jesus' through traffic. We did make it to the air port and made it from the nice California weather back to 24 degree temps here in Colorado Springs. All in all it was a good trip and it was great meeting the guys at Turbonetics and get to see where these turbos are made. The guys there take pride in their work and pay very close attention to the details. I will be very proud to be sporting a turbonetics turbo! Thanks Tyler, Johnny, and all the guys and gals at Turbonetics for hooking me up!! Ps... If you live in Colorado, I found out by two very cool State Troopers that you need a front license plate, you need to sign your registration, and you should not put the smoked license plate cover on your rear license plate. I was pulled over twice in about a 10 minute span for not having a front license plate. Both these troopers were very cool and understanding. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Turbo Mike http://www.turborides.com Last edited by TurboMike : 04-07-2007 at 08:53 PM.

04-11-2007	#7
TurboMike Orlando or BUST! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,380	yeah... moving for good... wooo hoo!!!! __________________ Turbo Mike http://www.turborides.com

04-12-2007	#8
clint walker administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: colorado springs Posts: 3,712	you gonna invite me down for some fishin? hehehe. __________________ 2007 Ford Ranger 4X4 4L V-6 1993GT Supercharged/water methanol injected - sold dammit! 1986GT - fast back in the day - sold dammit currently saving for 04 cobra or saleen fox

04-13-2007	#10
TurboMike Orlando or BUST! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,380	here are some other pics that were taken... __________________ Turbo Mike http://www.turborides.com

05-11-2007	#12
tobin Nothin to run........ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,330	sweet deal mike. Glad to hear you and ang finally made it close to home in Orlando. when your driving your car from CA to FL you'd better be good across texas........those guys may not like your accent and might think "you gotta pretty mouf boy".....lol Take care. __________________ ToBiN Boosted cars: 1997 S/C'd Suburban ~ 1987 Turbo'd Nissan Hardbody DailyDaily: 98 T/A, LS1/T56, 80mm, LTs, SLP Lid & Loudmouth, 100 shot, 3-point EBB/SFC's, Spohn LCAs, HR springs, Hotchkiss panhard, 3:73's on Detroit diff. 1320ft personal best 18.69 et @ 73mph

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