OA... good reply
What experience are you basing this off of? (sincere question)
A typical auto turbo setup has different charcteristics... and it requires a more complex install with the BOV, oil tank and pump, and is heavier than an typical Aero install.
OVS offers both for the 800 Polaris (auto AND Aerocharger). From what Travis tells me, and the boys at Rooster Built... the Aerochargers were faster to spool up and have better boondocking character... the auto's have the advantage of lower cost, but with longer spool time. Their words, not mine.
I've ridden both last year... in 700 RMK's...
Time will tell, but Aero has been getting thier ducks-in-a-row since the ole Hypercharger days... the service can be done by more than Steve Packer now and turnaround on repairs is much improved...
As with any aftermarket performance add on, your stuff is as good as who is making it and selling it.
I believe that Turbo Performance can overhaul the Aeros in-house OR provide you with an exchange unit if needed. (This is where customer service kicks in).
If you are overhauling a Garret or similar.... you will still be into it for some good cash, unless it is a chinese knock-off...
If the turbo is sized properly, the reasons for failure (of the turbo itself) are similar... eg debris, water, boost controller failure etc.
That being said, the aero's ARE expensive (less profit margin for the builders too). They do have a bad track record to overcome for turnaround on repairs as well. They are not as mass produced as the Garrets or Mitsu units either
Much of the problems with Aeros, in the past, were that people were using undersized aero 53 units and overspooled them. A lot of "backyard installs" as well.
Both the aero and automotive have good builders/vendors behind them...they also have different character on the snow.
As for punch, an Aero 66 on an 800 would have no problem going over 15lbs boost... the question... will this new slew of turbo installs hold up to that punishment as far as the engines and drive trains go ... wheather that is produced by an automotive style turbo or an Aerocharger?
The Boondocker stuff IS nice, especially for the price... I'm sure it will rip... just wondering if it will do well without adding race gas in the long haul?
There is no doubt that these Aero 66 turbo kits from TuboPerformace are well engineered, lightweight and have good customer service.
I think that this is the point to look at when considering any kit out there...
I'm interested in seeing how this "explosion" of turbo'd sleds will hold up in the consumers hands over the haul this year...
I dont think Bryce is on here saying that his is better than other kits... but his kits are certainly something to be proud of.
I know that Snow JW is giving great prices and excellent customer service as well...
Lots of choices out there.
The old addage of "theres more than one way to bake a cake" is true here as well...
