Kkk Turbos From Otomoto

[replicate]

Anyone seen the KKR turbos advertised for sale in the new HPI mag by Otomoto? 480hp internally gated for $895.

Is it just me or does this sound like a good deal?

Edited November 2, 2005 by replicate

[mr_rbman]

i was looking at these yesterday in the mag too so i'm keen to know if these are as good as they say they are cause they seem awfully cheap if they're not just a chinese copy. I looked them up on there site but couldn't find any info on them so if anyone uses one or has heard stories about em i would be keen to hear them!

[replicate]

Yeah i looked on the site as well. The dyno chat in the mag looked promising. I think it was around 240kw at 19psi on a R34 GTT. Up from 180kw at 15psi on the stock turbo.

[CEF11E]

Have you guys got a link? I am after a new turbs and that is half the price of some of the ones i have been considering

[Sydneykid]

Genuine KKK turbos are made in Germany and they are plain bearing (not ball bearing) and oil (not water) cooled. Blitz sell them under their brand name in Japan.

cheers

[Beer Baron]

they are not KKK turbos. they are KKR turbos. draw your own conclusion.

[predator]

just like sorny and panaphonics eh?

[boostn32]

hey HOMER didnt have a problem with sorny and panaphonics when he was looking for a new tv. lmao

[Beer Baron]

you have a valid point there. perhaps i should buy some Vork Racing wheels, made by Ravs Engineering too

(btw that is a real brand!)

[williamsf1]

I would take HKS over KKK still even if the F40 rocks!

[_8OO5TED_]

KKR sounds like similiar quality to Master Power or XS Power...

[Josh]

its going to a-splode..

[mr_rbman]

really?

wouldn't have thought OS giken would've sold dodgey crap! Interesting!

[GTR32]

Anyone seen the KKK turbos advertised for sale in the new HPI mag by Otomoto? 480hp internally gated for $895.

Is it just me or does this sound like a good deal?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

KKK = Porsche. They do not mess with their turbos.

As for KKR I have no idea but it's sounds like KFC. Reminds me of Tein ie the 2nd half of Bilstein.

[Jolinator]

i was told kkk are made by borg warner, however sydneykid i have one sitting on the floor thats off an audi a4

K03-005, watercooled and oil cooled

Edited November 2, 2005 by Jolinator

[replicate]

I read it wrong. They are KKR. Edited original post.

Be interesting to see what it was copied from.

[Dale FZ1]

i was told kkk are made by borg warner

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

That is correct. Borg Warner have made a few acquisitions; KKK being one of them. There is a bit of company history available if you do a Google search and get onto the Borg Warner turbos page.

FWIW, most German marques to my (not extensively researched) knowledge have used KKK as OE fitment in the past. Porsche and Audi are prominent examples, having used them in both road and race/rally applications.

If anyone makes the effort to find the design/spec of these KKR units - best of luck. They may be ok, but browsing this forum shows its not plain sailing to get the optimal match for your intended application. At least someone is making an effort to fill a price gap in the market.

cheers

[Beer Baron]

really?

wouldn't have thought OS giken would've sold dodgey crap! Interesting!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

1, no one said they are dodgy

2, they have nothing to do with OS Giken at all. OS Giken is an aftermarket parts manufacturer in japan, OTOMOTO is a retailer in australia that retail various products. of of their products is KKR turbos.

[Blitz]

really?

wouldn't have thought OS giken would've sold dodgey crap! Interesting!

'OS Giken' isnt selling it, Otomoto is.

[mr_rbman]

'OS Giken' isnt selling it, Otomoto is.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

my bad, miss read it. I know no one said they're dodgey directly but thats the feeling everyones getting!