Forced Induction Parts Buyer’s Guide - Modified Magazine

There’s more to consider when upgrading a factory forced induction setup than merely slapping on a bigger turbo or new supercharger pulley. The setup must work as a whole, and this theory applies equally (if not more so) to boosting a NA powerplant as well. Before you spend your life savings on eBay, take a look at some of the best FI parts available on the market today and choose wisely.

AMR
Bolt-on Subaru turbo upgrades
The AMR CXR750 is designed for enthusiasts wanting the power of a rotated turbo setup but in a stock orientation. Easy installation and direct bolt-on assembly make this a great upgrade, flowing at 80 lbs/min and featuring fully ported exhaust and compressor housings along with a 3-inch compressor inlet. These turbos come pre-assembled, including all necessary gaskets, bolts, clamps and lines.
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AMR
Cast turbo inlet
AMR has designed a one-piece cast turbo inlet for those upgrading the stock location (non-rotated) turbochargers on their Subaru. The AMR cast inlet can be run on factory or any aftermarket stock location turbocharger.
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AMS
R35 GT-R billet turbo upgrade
The AMS Nissan R35 GT-R billet turbo upgrade provides stock spool-up and neck-snapping torque and horsepower that will transform the mighty GT-R into a true supercar. Designed as a direct bolt-on for your existing factory turbochargers, you can expect gains starting at 225 hp and 175 ft-lbs of torque with the proper supporting mods and tuning. At full boost with race gas, these turbos are capable of over 900 hp.
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AMS
EVO X billet V-band turbo kit
AMS offers a full product line for the EVO X enthusiast, including its new billet V-band turbo kit. This is the most advanced and reliable kit on the market this race-proven package not only produces unmatched power and spool but is also designed to withstand the abuse of professional motorsports.
amsperformance.com

AMS
Rotated mount STI V-band turbo kit
The AMS ’08 Subaru rotated mount V-band turbo kit is the new benchmark in Subaru performance. Designed to meet the demanding needs of road race, drag race and street cars alike, AMS has successfully achieved unparalleled driveability, response and horsepower. AMS’ unique design has been tested and refined for over a year to provide reliability, OEM-like fitment and options never available in a Subaru turbo kit before.
amsperformance.com

BorgWarner
EFR Series turbochargers
BorgWarner, a worldwide leader in turbo technology, has gone back to the drawing board and come up with a revolutionary new turbo technology: EFR. Pulling from BorgWarner’s extensive OEM knowledge, all EFR compressor covers have integrated CRV (compressor recirculation valve) ports and mounting. EFR turbos also include forged aluminum compressor wheels and all-new titanium-aluminide (Gamma-Ti) turbine wheels, which are roughly half the weight of the typical Inconel wheel. This reduction of weight results in improved response, higher boost levels at lower rpm and higher wheel speeds.
borgwarner.com

COBB Tuning
Mazdaspeed3 front-mount intercooler
Looking for an effective solution that will eliminate inconsistent power delivery from your MAZDASPEED3? Look no further than the new COBB Tuning front-mount intercooler. The factory top-mounted intercooler can easily be overworked and overheated due to its smaller size; in return, the intake air temperatures rise, causing a loss in power. Replacing the factory intercooler with the COBB Tuning front-mount intercooler will ensure that your engine is receiving the coolest possible air, allowing you to enjoy more power that’s also much more consistent.
cobbtuning.com

Full-Race
Honda & Acura turbo kits
Full-Race’s celebrated Honda turbo kits have been recently redesigned for compatibility with the EFR turbochargers (not pictured). Using innovative engineering, the best materials and impeccable fabrication techniques, Full-Race’s turbo kits are second to none.Included in the kit is the Full-Race turbo manifold; a low backpressure 3-inch V-band downpipe; a high-efficiency, hand-fabricated intercooler core;wastegate; BOV; and turbocharger.Charge pipes are fabricated from mandrel-bent 2.5-inch 6061-T6 aluminum and are designed for a perfect fit and optimum performance.
full-race.com

Full-Race
Subaru Turbo Kit
Full-Race’s textbook twin-scroll turbo manifold for the Subaru WRX/STI has been track-proven with stellar performance results.Utilizing ideal cylinder pairing, low-entry angle merge collectors and the proper implementation of twin-scroll technology, significant power and torque increases across the entire powerband can be realized while minimizing lag and improving throttle response.Full-Race manifolds are hand-fabricated in the USA from forged eight-gauge stainless steel, robotically TIG-welded and include a lifetime warranty.Available for EFR, stock turbo, twin-scroll T3 and twin-scroll T4 turbocharger configurations, these kits set the bar high.
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Greddy
370Z Turbo Kit
It’s possible to add an extra 175 hp to your 370Z with the GReddy intercooled-twin-turbo TD06SH-20G tuner turbo kit. Kits come standard with twin TD06SH-20G turbochargers, heavy-duty cast turbo manifolds, Type T external wastegates, an Airinx intake system, a X-large Type-29 R-Spec intercooler, smooth-flowing aluminum piping, and a large capacity cast-aluminum oil pan.
greddy.com

Mishimoto
Front-mount intercoolers
Mishimoto aluminum intercoolers are crafted using TIG-welded, high-quality aluminum. Available for EVO VIIX and Hyundai Genesis, these intercoolers are designed to provide added horsepower through improved cooling efficiency.
mishimoto.com

Hyperflow
WRX Monster front-mount intercooler
Hyperflow USA has introduced the Monster front-mount intercooler kit for the Subaru WRX and STI. Having completed significant testing and development, Hyperflow released three kits for the ’0607 model years. Hyperflow intercooler kits have been specifically developed to increase power by approximately 30 percent over standard.
hyperflow.com.au

AEM
Hyundai Genesis 2.0L Intercooler Kit
In designing the front-mount intercooler kit for the Hyundai Genesis, AEM strived to create an aftermarket performance component with OEM fitment and finish. OEM routing paths were selected for the ducting of the intercooler system and, when possible, OEM clearances were maintained in the engine compartment of the Coupe. The finished product is a complete bolt-on, front-mount intercooler kit, specifically to work with the AEM cold air intake system.
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COBB Tuning
Nissan GT-R XLE bypass valve
The COBB XLE BPV is a compact and lightweight bypass valve that’s capable of holding very high boost pressure without leaking. Its unique design allows for extremely fast venting of boost when actuated. It’s designed to operate in multiple venting modes and can be quickly reconfigured using simple hand tools. Innovative engineering and precision manufacturing result in a compact package that’s able to fit in the confines of a tight engine bay.
cobbtuning.com

Garrett
GTX Series turbochargers
The Garrett GTX line features all-new compressor wheel aerodynamics that deliver a proven 10 to 20 percent more flow and pressure ratio than the world-standard Garrett GT wheel of the same size. The new wheels feature an 11-full-blade design, fully-machined from forged aluminum alloy. Each turbo is meticulously tested and balanced to deliver the durability, reliability and performance expected from Honeywell, a global leader in turbocharger technology. The Garrett GTX turbochargers are outline interchangeable with their GT counterparts for an easy upgrade for those looking for more power without completely altering their setups.
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Forge Motorsport
Adjustable wastegate actuators
These piston-based units eliminate the more common diaphragm as a point of failure and can be assembled with a range of different base spring pressures to accommodate virtually any boost level. Improvements such as quicker spool, less tapering and an overall increase in area under the boost curve can be achieved by using an adjustable wastegate actuator.
forgemotorsport.com

Tomioka Racing
Subaru TD05-18G turbo upgrade
The Tomioka TD05-18G turbo is the one of the best all-around turbo upgrades for your Subaru. The turbo characteristic is very similar to the factory VF39 turbo but with an increased spool rate and higher horsepower capacity. The TD05-18G makes a great addition to any street-performance Subaru.
tomiokaracing.com

Turbosmart
Hyper-Gate45 wastegate
Completely redesigned for 2011, the new Hyper-Gate45 is a 45mm external wastegate designed with minimum size and maximum flow in mind. Smaller and lighter than the previous model, the new Hyper-Gate45 features a unique locking collar design. Tested and proven under the most demanding racing conditions, the new Turbosmart Hyper-Gate45 provides an excellent way of reliably controlling boost in a wide range of applications.
turbosmartusa.com

Turbosmart
Race Port Blow-Off Valve
Newly redesigned for 2011, the Race Port blow-off valve is a fraction of the size of the superseded model and provides an ideal combination of maximum flow and minimal weight. The new Race Port is perfect for hardcore racing and street applications where big power and fast response is crucial.
turbosmartusa.com

Vibrant Performance
Synchronic Blow-Off Valves
These universal aluminum blow-off valves include a stainless steel weld-on flange and 1.25-inch aluminum recirculation fitting and a one-year limited warranty.
vibrantperformance.com

COBB Tuning
EVO X 400S turbo kit
The COBB Tuning EVO X 400S kit is all that’s needed to turn a bone-stock EVO X into a 400-whp monster. Utilizing the Forced Performance GREEN turbo, supporting components and 400S AccessPORT calibration, this comprehensive kit produces an additional 100 ft-lbs more wheel torque and 160 more wheel horsepower at 7000 rpm over stock, while spooling only 80 rpm slower. These levels of power gains, coupled with responsiveness similar to the stock turbo system, provide excellent driveability and impressive acceleration.
cobbtuning.com

COBB Tuning
Subaru turbo heat shield
Stainless steel heat shields prevent the venting of heat caused from exhaust gas temperatures into the engine bay, thereby reducing heat soak into key components that benefit from cooler ambient temperature, such as the intercooler. Clearance and fitment are verified to go with most stock or aftermarket downpipes that you may run on the vehicle. Available for all turbocharged Subarus.
cobbtuning.com

Godspeed Project
EVO VIII & IX turbochargers
These direct bolt-on turbocharger upgrades provide improved throttle response, more power and better acceleration for your EVO VIII or IX. All Godspeed Project turbochargers feature a one-year warranty and are available in various trim sizes for your specific needs.
godspeedproject.com

GReddy
Type-33F front-mount intercooler upgrade
The new combination of a larger, thicker core with larger, better-flowing and heavy-duty end tanks are a great addition to the EVO X 4B11 engine. In addition to pure size and cooling differences over the stock unit, the new Type 33F core and specialized divided end tanks maximize the flow and cooling efficiency across the whole core.
greddy.com

HKS
GTII 7460R & 7460 Sport turbo kits
As the first of the new HKS turbocharger line, the GTII 7460R incorporates a reverse-rotation turbine design that provides the benefit of a bolt-on application, stock replacement turbocharger for the Mitsubishi Evolution IVIX. The special cast turbine and compressor housings of the HKS GTII 7460R allows it to be a true bolt-on upgrade for the Mitsubishi Evolution IVIX by utilizing the OEM exhaust manifold. This design allows for a shorter and straighter exhaust path to the turbine wheel, delivering the benefits of less restriction and increased boost response while allowing full spool and stable boost pressure throughout the rpm range.
hksusa.com

Stillen
Nissan 370Z & Infiniti G37 supercharger
The STILLEN 370Z/G37 Supercharger kit’s foundation is the Vortech V-3 Centrifugal Supercharger unit. Coupled with a high-efficiency air-to-water intercooler, it produces more power and reduces inlet charge temperatures. This means you get fast, reliable horsepower increases. No hood modifications are required, and it comes with a cast-aluminum intake manifold, 600cc fuel injectors, a high-output fuel pump, K&N intake filters and all the necessary tuning right out of the box.
stillen.com

HKS
R35 GT800 Turbo Kit
The twin HKS GTII series turbochargers are designed and produced entirely by HKS, utilizing its more than 37 tears of experience in high-performance development and specific vehicle application kits. HKS designs and engineers all component parts of the GTII Series turbochargers, including the ball-bearing center housing rotating assembly (CHRA), and the compressor and turbocharger housings are cast at HKS facilities. Having complete control of materials and manufacturing, HKS delivers premium quality ball-bearing turbochargers matched to the premium quality of the R35 GT-R.
hksusa.com

Precision Turbo
PW66 external wastegate
Constructed stainless steel and billet aluminum, this wastegate features a 347 stainless investment cast valve body, is fully adjustable and also utilizes a unique V-band clamp that allows for an unlimited number of ways to position the wastegate port. PTE’s 66mm external wastegates also incorporate unique, stabilizing Precision Pins, which prevent the inlet and outlet flange from spinning.
precisionturbo.net

Tomioka Racing
Mitsubishi EVO turbo upgrades
Looking to get 500 hp without breaking the bank? A Tomioka Racing TD06-20G turbo is the answer, as the largest bolt-on turbo upgrade for your Mitsubishi Evolution IVIX. This is ideal for street/track performance and features upgraded intake and exhaust blades for quick and efficient spools from mid- to high-rpm range.
tomiokaracing.com

Precision Turbo
Divided turbine housings
Precision’s newly developed divided turbine housings utilize a twin-scroll design and were engineered in-house for turbochargers featuring PTE’s 65mm turbine wheel, which includes the PT5865, PT6265 and PT6765. All of PTE’s new divided turbine housings use a T4 inlet flange and standard 3.625-inch V-band turbine discharge to aid in installation. Additionally, the divided housings are available in A/R sizes 0.84, 1.00, 1.15 and 1.32.
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