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canucklehead
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Yes CPI does make an XP kit, I believe I have #6. My search for a turbo kit began last spring and there actually was/is not a lot of choices. Back then all I knew of was the CPI, a couple of aero kits and the one r&d was developing. I had done enough reading of turbo threads over the years that I did not want an aero plus the cost and I wanted to give the r&d kit some time to fully develop.
It was around last spring when I was noticing this guys posts on here and he seemed to really know his stuff regarding doos and turboing them. I read all of his posts and started asking him questions. He is a mountain of knowledge on boosting sleds and freely gives answers and information. I'm talking about Gus Bohne, aka BSP... Bohne Stock Performance. If it wasn't for Gus' advice and help I don't think I would have went through with the kit and actually getting it running would have been a nightmare. He has given enough information out on here for people to build entire kits from scratch. Just want to give credit where credit is due.
Now onto the kit. I had spoken with Mike a couple of times at CPI and had my lists of questions and he answered them all well enough that I thought he had this kit figured out so I took the plunge and ordered it this fall. The engineering and fabrication of the kit is awesome, very nice craftsmanship. The kit is includes everything to get boosted but does not include a BOV, clutching or any engine monitoring gauges. It does have boost and fuel pressure gauges. So if you buy this kit you can count on buying a BOV(I believe it's mandatory after riding it) an egt or wideband a/f and some clutching.
I had to source my own oil pump as CPI was waiting for weeks for them to show up and I finally said ship the kit without the pump so I can work on the install. Thanks to Gus and the power of the search function here and on dootalk I got a pump locally and it is used by others for turbos and has a good reputation. I had to make several trips for supplies, fittings, hoses, nuts and bolts. Lots of the required items are included but not all of them.
The install went pretty well other then a few delays when I needed parts and can't get them at 10 at night when I am working on it. There was a mixup from the turbo supplier and the turbo came with the standard housing that you see on most kits, it has tube fittings and the CPI kit is designed around flanged fittings. Mike got on the phone and had the proper housing shipped directly to me, an unfortunate mistake but it cost me a week. My last delay was a fitting on the oil reservoir for the return from the turbo needed to be relocated, it just would not work where it was originally welded. Another lost day and a bill from a welding shop. I am not bashing CPI, just telling my story. Everything fits great, I only have to put in the intake, and it is another nicely crafted piece.
Anyway we have a blizzard blowing through here on the flatland and I finally got everything plumbed so around the block and down to the park for a few hundred yard rips. WE HAVE BOOST! Holy smokin eh-holes, 15lbs and it's bouncing off of the rev limiter. Called my tech support (BSP) and we discussed everything and made a change and bingo 8-10 lbs now, sweet. Just need some seat time now. Biggest concerns are reeds and raves and of course not blowing it up but it feels pretty clean at my elevation.
It was around last spring when I was noticing this guys posts on here and he seemed to really know his stuff regarding doos and turboing them. I read all of his posts and started asking him questions. He is a mountain of knowledge on boosting sleds and freely gives answers and information. I'm talking about Gus Bohne, aka BSP... Bohne Stock Performance. If it wasn't for Gus' advice and help I don't think I would have went through with the kit and actually getting it running would have been a nightmare. He has given enough information out on here for people to build entire kits from scratch. Just want to give credit where credit is due.
Now onto the kit. I had spoken with Mike a couple of times at CPI and had my lists of questions and he answered them all well enough that I thought he had this kit figured out so I took the plunge and ordered it this fall. The engineering and fabrication of the kit is awesome, very nice craftsmanship. The kit is includes everything to get boosted but does not include a BOV, clutching or any engine monitoring gauges. It does have boost and fuel pressure gauges. So if you buy this kit you can count on buying a BOV(I believe it's mandatory after riding it) an egt or wideband a/f and some clutching.
I had to source my own oil pump as CPI was waiting for weeks for them to show up and I finally said ship the kit without the pump so I can work on the install. Thanks to Gus and the power of the search function here and on dootalk I got a pump locally and it is used by others for turbos and has a good reputation. I had to make several trips for supplies, fittings, hoses, nuts and bolts. Lots of the required items are included but not all of them.
The install went pretty well other then a few delays when I needed parts and can't get them at 10 at night when I am working on it. There was a mixup from the turbo supplier and the turbo came with the standard housing that you see on most kits, it has tube fittings and the CPI kit is designed around flanged fittings. Mike got on the phone and had the proper housing shipped directly to me, an unfortunate mistake but it cost me a week. My last delay was a fitting on the oil reservoir for the return from the turbo needed to be relocated, it just would not work where it was originally welded. Another lost day and a bill from a welding shop. I am not bashing CPI, just telling my story. Everything fits great, I only have to put in the intake, and it is another nicely crafted piece.
Anyway we have a blizzard blowing through here on the flatland and I finally got everything plumbed so around the block and down to the park for a few hundred yard rips. WE HAVE BOOST! Holy smokin eh-holes, 15lbs and it's bouncing off of the rev limiter. Called my tech support (BSP) and we discussed everything and made a change and bingo 8-10 lbs now, sweet. Just need some seat time now. Biggest concerns are reeds and raves and of course not blowing it up but it feels pretty clean at my elevation.
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. Have fun with it.
