Turbos Unleashed Cast Header

[MPI_duster]

After reading a recent post by Chris, quoted below, I'd like to see how many people we can truly get interested in one of these. Chris is a valuable contributor to our community, can we get enough support for another round of headers to be made?

"In regard to our cast iron headers, it took 4 years for us to sell 90 of them with good feedback on the forums. Someone with our first generation Stainless Steel welded hybrid header purchased a generic turbo off EBay and ran it in their L-Body for several years. When they transitioned it to their P-Body they ran into clearance issues with their brake booster. TU guarantees all our headers will work with TU turbos. We cannot be held responsible for fitment issues when a customer purchases his turbos elsewhere without checking for clearance. Whenever there were inquiries on the message boards regarding the second generation cast iron header this person would chime in and discourage people from buying it based on his experience with his first generation welded Stainless version. We fought back trying to explain they were two different header designs but the bashing was allowed to continue. Our sales dropped off even worse. We were nearing the end of our first run of 100 so we just decided to discontinue the product. We invested a significant amount of money into the multi step port design, flow testing and final production for these but with all the unwarranted negativity we just felt frustrated with the drama and lack of support. A couple of times I promised to bring the header back if we could get a minimum of 40 pre-orders but we have always fallen short. The challenge is still there. If someone else wants to do it I will offer up a free header for their troubles.

Thanks,

Chris-TU"

I've got interest in at least one for my Consulier, anyone else who is interested please chime in or PM me. The criteria is as follows (according to Chris):
"We would need 40 commitments on the message board. Once we reach the magic number all those who committed need to come through with a deposit of $100. Production will be delayed until all deposits have been collected. When I contact the foundry and machinist I will get their best guess on eta so we will have some sort of final shipping date. If that's acceptable to everyone here I will agree to start the research.

Chris-TU"

Members interested in a header:
1. Deryk

[glhs875]

I'm in

[168glhs1986]

I'll take 2 spares for the Omni

[DetroitTurbo]

I'm interested in one.

[ajakeski]

Thanks for offering these again, but I'm going to pass.

[going4speed]

How much will the final price be? I see the deposit of a $100

[2.216VTurbo]

How much will the final price be? I see the deposit of a $100

Good question, in the original thread I said I'd take two if similarly priced to the original. If cost of production went up $35. or $50. I'd still be in for two.

[Chris W]

Members interested in a header:
1. Deryk
2. glhs875
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ETA and price will be posted once I have spoken to foundry and machinist. If production extends beyond estimate you will have the option to request 100% refund of deposit. If production is completed on or before ETA and you change your mind then you lose your deposit.

Chris-TU

[nvysion]

I'm in for one (and for a 3" S/V).

[Chris W]

If interested, please copy the list and add your name like this:

Members interested in a header:
1. Deryk
2. glhs875
3. 168glhs1986
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5. Detroitturbo
6. ajakeski
7. 2.216VTurbo
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Thanks!

Chris-TU

[wowzer]

need to wait to see eta. if available by early spring then i'm in.

[francois]

Members interested in a header:
1. Deryk
2. glhs875
3. 168glhs1986
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5. Detroitturbo
6. ajakeski
7. 2.216VTurbo
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[Chris W]

Foundry provided us with a 4 week lead time. They stated there are cost increases every year and will review our original order to determine current costs.

Still waiting on machinist return call with price and eta.

Stay Tuned....

Chris-TU

[Chris W]

Foundry provided us with a 4 week lead time. They stated there are cost increases every year and will review our original order to determine current costs.

Still waiting on machinist return call with price and eta.

Stay Tuned....

Chris-TU

*UPDATE*

Foundry unit price increase is $20 apiece plus additional metal surcharge of $5. total increase is $25.

Using the original $425. price of the header that puts us at $450. without pricing from our machine shop. I did hear from them though and they said they still had the fixtures and he would get back to me with a price soon.

NOTE: Current eta on Foundry is 4 weeks. My machinist slow time is just before the Christmas Holidays so we would need to place this order quickly with the foundry so the castings would be completed before this window of opportunity. The sooner we get to 40 the more likely these will be completed without a delay. If we wait until the first of the year my machinist will have to schedule it between jobs which will delay things.

[francois]

Chris, is there a way we could get some 3'' sv at the same time (or close) ?

[Chris W]

Chris, is there a way we could get some 3'' sv at the same time (or close) ?

We do have about 100 of the 3" dual pattern swingvalves in stock and already machined. The issue we have is obtaining the swingvalve mechanism so we can press them in and start shipping. All the vendors we have contacted are requiring minimum of 1000-2000 units based on our specs which will drive up our costs. We recently found a company that can provide quantity 100 "standard" specs and we will work on upgrading them to our "standards" (ie. Larger sealing puck and shaft bushing).


See photo here:

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...=1#post1015167

Chris-TU

[moparzrule]

I'm in for one

[Chris W]

Members interested in a header:
1. Deryk
2. glhs875
3. 168glhs1986
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5. Detroitturbo
6. ajakeski
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[moparzrule]

We may also want to post this in the TU section not just group buy.....just to help the advertisement of it. Just a thought.

[DetroitTurbo]

How about the folks on the other site? That could help get our number faster.