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Ok Everyone, Today the Mod Shop is coming at you all thanks to the guys at Bay To Bay Technology… My network was down last night and I couldnt get it going for nothing but they got Matt on the job and im here! Thank you B2B Tech for VizX is here and The Mod Shop Is Now!!!

So Whats going on with everybody?? Happy as I am that the weekend is here? I bet you are! This week took forever, or so it felt, But anyway On Topic!

Today we are checking out a Turbo system upgrade for your 2003-2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 with an AGP Turbocharger system from:

“AGP’s SRT-4 turbo kit starts off with a new cast exhaust manifold centered around the Garrett T31 High Flow 4 bolt outlet turbine housing. Turbo placement is a key variable in this design, because of the clearance with the engine and firewall. Rest assured, the centerline placement of the AGP’s turbocharger gives the turbo clearance around the SRT-4’s firewall.
AGP’s turbine side features a GT31 turbine wheel surrounded in the higher flowing newly designed 4 bolt outlet T31 .63 A/R turbine housing manufactured specifically for the highest flowing performance. AGP does not use the decades-old OEM designed 5 bolt turbine housing due to its flow restrictions at high pressure ratios.
AGP also added an elbow to the compressor housing so that it will line up to your factory SRT-4 intercooler charge pipe with some modification. AGP’s SRT-4 turbo kit uses the Turbonetics Evolution external wastegate to properly manage the exhaust flow to the turbine and prevent any unwanted boost creep, while still allowing enough control for those wanting to push the engine to its limits. The Evolution gate does this perfectly with a few different spring rates (all spring rates included in the kit). The AGP SRT-4 turbo kit vents the external wastegate to the atmosphere to keep turbine efficiency the highest as possible.”

(photo above is a 50 trim but may not be actual kit)

Now you have three options with your turbo selection.

1. “STANDARD 50 TRIM: The 50 trim is the best matched turbo for the SRT-4’s 2.4L motor for street/strip purposes. AGP’s 50 Trim SRT4 turbo kit spools fast, and makes great power. The 50 trim turbo is perfect for those wanting to make big power on pump gas and go to the track once in a while at run some 11’s. If you plan to run nothing but pump gas, and want the best street turbo for your SRT-4, then the AGP 50 trim is your turbo. Full boost should be right around 3200-3300rpms with a .63 A/R turbine housing. AGP’s test cars have pulled over 420whp on pump gas at 23psi. The maximum boost is around 30psi where AGP has seen 500whp. This turbo is not ball-bearing.”
2. “BALL-BEARING 50 TRIM: The AGP ball bearing 50 trim turbo kit has the same power capacity as the 50 trim turbo listed above, but has faster spool. Ceramic ball bearings create less friction for faster spool and better response. The ball bearing option costs $500 more, but is a much better SRT-4 street turbo, without any downsides. The AGP ball bearing 50 trim turbocharger is oil and water cooled and includes water lines.”
3. “60-1 TRIM: AGP’s 60-1 SRT-4 turbo kit can make well over 500whp and support 32psi. Full boost is around 3400-3500 in a .63 A/R turbine housing. While the AGP 60-1 is a good race turbo kit, on pump gas is much less efficient than the 50trim. You will need a built motor to truly take advantage of the extra power this turbo will make. At 30psi it will make 40-50hp more than the 50 trim but at 20psi will usually make ~20hp less, so keep this in mind for street SRT-4s. The 60 trim turbo is ony recommended if you have a built motor and care more about race performance than street performance. This turbo is not ball-bearing.”

There are a few small notes at the bottom of their page so please read carefully so you make the best decision for your SRT4. Prices on their turbo’s range from just below $1900.00 to just below $2400.00 Below is a sample video found on youtube on what a nicely powered SRT-4 can do and sound like.

Well there you have it SRT people! The SRT4 neon will live on forever as it co-exists with the new SRT4, The Caliber! I hope you have enjoyed the mod shop today, thanks again Bay To Bay Technology for makin sure I can continue to bring whats hot in the automotive aftermarket today in The Mod Shop!!!

You Have Just Been Modded!! See you monday

Hello everybody and welcome to The Mod Shop! Im ya boy VizX and today im coming at you from the local smoothie shop Keva Juice(the best around!) Today in the mod shop im bringing you something thats highly recommended for all you turbo nuts, this is good to have for everyday driving along with track useage as well at good to have on the dyno to figure out how many pounds of boost your ride can handle! 

Its a little known company called HKS, and they celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the original Electronic Valve Controller (EVC) with an all-new EVC boost controller model. The original EVC was released back in the day in ‘87 was the first commercially available electronic boost controller. It revolutionized the aftermarket industry! Now 20 some years later and 5 gens of boost control knowledge has been thrown all together into this one brand new unit to bring the very best performance while providing all the information you need on what is going on!

This new EVC has an improved boost stability to maintain pressure at higher RPMs, this  providing increased top end power,a new mapping feature allows boost pressure to be tuned for best throttle and rpm response. This EVC also offers a unique warning feature where if over boosting occurs, the boost pressure can be programmed to drop to a user set level. Also this new EVC has a feature to target boost setting with volume knob and a three button user interface which makes setup and tuning very user friendly as well.

HKS has always been one of the top names in the aftermarket world when it comes to everything from intakes, to exhaust, turbo’s, intercoolers etc etc. You are definately getting a great product from a very reputable company!

Here are most of the features of this new piece of boost technology!

• High Boost Capability
• Target Boost
• Offset Function
• Map Correction Mode
• Dual Boost Mode Settings
• Scramble Boost Function
• External Scramble Boost Trigger compatible.
• Metric or SAE selectable monitoring
• Warning Function with Boost Drop Feature
• Analog and Digital Boost Monitoring
• Additional Digital Monitoring
• Selectable Analog Monitoring
• After Image Function
• Peak Hold
• Data Lock
• Positive LCD display with LED Lighting
• Dimmer Function
• Rear Mounted Wiring harness

and of course, photo’s!

You can choose the display in either of two colors, amber or yellow!

For information including pricing or to find a local HKS dealer, please visit here ~> HKS USA

well everyone I hope you found this post informative and helps you in your decision making process for your boost controller, I am VizX, and this is the mod shop! I’ll see you next monday on the automotive corner!! 

Ok so if you have ever watched the powerblock on SpikeTV(if you get that channel) im sure you have seen an add or two or a segment even on trucks regarding Gale Banks and his crazy power adders and power upgrades for your diesel applications(powerstroke/cummins/duramax). Well today we are heading in that direction. Since the beginning of the mod shop ive covered mods for cars, I havnt touched the truck department and I realized this last week. So today im bringing whats good from Gale Banks! Today im covering his Six-Gun Diesel Tuner and PowerPDA for your 2003-2007 5.9 24 valve Dodge Cummins Diesel.

Ok so with the Banks’ Six-Gun Diesel Tuner on your dodge cummins, it brings to the table the highest proven horsepower and torque—up to +105HP and +258 Ft/Lbs of TQ!! Sounds like some impressive numbers right? Well with the PowerPDA vehicle command center, your gains can reach alittle farther,like +126HP and +290Ft/Lbs of TQ at the wheels!! I mean c’mon, thats impressive but of course you will reach these numbers with recommended airflow improvements(intake/exhaust etc). With it calibrated for racing and sport, the Six-Gun is loaded with Power to tune timing your timing and monitor your fuel pressure, all in one device. The PowerPDA(A portable full-color touch-screen vehicle command center) monitors and records performance along with up to 17 engine parameters. This little technology beast times and logs your performance runs, provides temperature limiting safety, and scans/clears vehicle codes as well!! Ok no needing to run to the autoparts store for the free code scan or go to an auto shop and pay them to diagnose your vehicle anymore, this can do it all for you incase your truck throws any codes! The Palm Tungsten E2 PDA can be disconnected and taken with you to check your schedule and contact list, listen to MP3s, share pictures as well, and more! It’s not just a PDA for the truck, you can use it as your everyday life PDA, but unfortunately the PDA is sold separately.

The Six-Gun has a feature called AutoRate, which is an electronic powertrain management system that automatically adjusts power output to a safe level for conditions, some are:

• Torque converter clutch lockup protection
• Transmission slip detection
• Safe-range turbo calibration
• Exhaust gas temp limiting (with PowerPDA)
• Coolant temperature monitoring
• Cold engine protection

ActiveSafety features ensure that Six-Gun electronics will in no way impact the durability or function of the onboard electronics.

The beauty about this mod is that it installs quickly and easily. This is By far gives the most performance, the best value, safety and most advanced engineering of any tuner!!

For more information on the PowerPDA itself and what it can do, please visit Here

For more information regarding the Six-Gun Banks Kit please visit Here

And to contact Banks power directly please call 800-601-8072.

Thank you for coming by The Mod Shop today I hope all you dodge turbo fans found this useful, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us here! We would love to hear from you!

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I am VizX, This is The Mod Shop! You have just been Modded!! I’ll see you Monday on The Automotive Corner!!