Ran turbos for years.. never had an issue with exhaust being in stock location. My issue was too little intake, they need more air. Best solution was plowing a hole in the top intake and plumbing in a boondocker dildo out the dash. Sled ran like a dream after that.
Does the SLP Intake solve the air requirement enough? The stock obviously isn't enough.. as I've noticed.. but do you still experience bogging at all? I am thinking of putting a BD dildo out the top if this isnt enough.
I am always confused with these comments in regards to aftermarket turbos and extra hassle.. I have been running the base sidekick kit now for 4 years, on two different sleds.. fill with fuel (91), oil, check the general **** like track tension and ride. Maybe most of you are thinking the past...
I commute with a 2002 Honda Accord (5 speed), thing runs like a top with 265000. Will drive it to the ground, just worried I will be driving it for another 10 years.
This is what makes him a sponsor vs. a rider.. flogs the **** because he is paid. A rider simply rides what they want and can give their honest opinion.
Couple guys in our group use the offset spindles. I would go this route as using an a-arm kit to narrow the front end that much will screw with the geometry of the sled for sure, especially when trying to use the same stock shocks.
Stock 3" is 19 / 44, which gives a final of 2.517
I went to a 20 / 43, which gives a 2.337 (much closer to the belt drive gearing). This combo loads the turbo nicely, I am running the Sidekick with this gearing on a 163 3".
No change in chain with this either, a very cheap and easy switch.