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    Storm Developments

    Hey guys, I'm on the hunt for a new turbo and so far the cheapest I've found it is from Storm Developments, has anyone had experience with these guys?

    This is their website
    http://www.stormdevelopments.co.uk/

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Not heard of them to be honest, have you done a Google search?

    Lol @ the fact only 3 out of 18 turbos are in stock on the website, well maintained then

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by D4WNO View Post
    Not heard of them to be honest, have you done a Google search?

    Lol @ the fact only 3 out of 18 turbos are in stock on the website, well maintained then
    There is that but the turbo I'm after is 1 of the three they have in stock and it's 100quid cheaper than anywhere else I've seen it

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    Re: Storm Developments

    A at work friend took his supercharged R32 too them for some work. think they mainly deal in the dub world.

    may sound silly but have you not tried Adam L at TD or even Glenn as I think I read that he can get good deals.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    I've heard of Storm Developments, albeit through one of the courier drivers that comes into our place quite often, they mainly deal with vw turbo and supercharge conversions.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Logg View Post
    A at work friend took his supercharged R32 too them for some work. think they mainly deal in the dub world.

    may sound silly but have you not tried Adam L at TD or even Glenn as I think I read that he can get good deals.

    I've spoken to Glenn and he's trying to find me a price, tried to Pm Adam L but i've been blocked from PM'ing him

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Everyone is blocked from pm'ing me. I don't have time to deal with hybrids anymore, I'm afraid.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    Everyone is blocked from pm'ing me. I don't have time to deal with hybrids anymore, I'm afraid.
    Oh, thought it was just me you didn't want to talk too lol

    Am not after a custom job. It's a GT3071R-WG that's the one with the 56.5mm turbine, T25 rear housing .86 90 trim

    I believe the garrett no. is 700382-5020S

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    Re: Storm Developments

    No, it's not just you, mate. I'm far from competetive on rollerbearings, purely because there's no market for it.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    No, it's not just you, mate. I'm far from competetive on rollerbearings, purely because there's no market for it.

    Ouch, makes me feel unloved

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    Re: Storm Developments

    There's a good reason why though, Oli, we're leading the Europeon market in electronic actuators now. You've got to stay ahead to stay in the game

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Hate those things.... whats wrong with a diaphram lol

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    There's a good reason why though, Oli, we're leading the Europeon market in electronic actuators now. You've got to stay ahead to stay in the game
    Electronic actuators! Sounds interesting, tell me more

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    Re: Storm Developments

    No, we're not planning on fitting one to a 5

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    No, we're not planning on fitting one to a 5
    Why not?

    Would I be right in saying you could program a certain boost level into these electronic jobs at which it'll open the wastegate so you could do away with a boost controller altogether?

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    Re: Storm Developments

    I think there more for vnt, rather than the crude usual methods. I wouldnt of thought it'd be necessary for a simple open shut wastegate.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    No, they're controlled via a few things, throttle position, boost pressure switch and ecu. They're a constant problem for fault finding because everything has something electronic attached to it now, so trying to find a mechanical fault is more difficult. We have designed a tester to control the functions of them for nearly all the Garrett range, KKK and Mitsubishi. They're a complicated setup and not something I'd recommend for a tuned car at this moment in time, as i don't think there's an aftermarket ecu available. For the future, yes!

    You can't beat the old style actuator though.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Ive only ever seen issues with older mondeo actuators but ive never been able to get an actuator on its own, had to replace the whole turbo? are you able to source them seperately? and or repair them?

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    Re: Storm Developments

    We fully overhaul the actuator but in most cases supply an exchange box (we are literally the only company in Europe that do this on a relaiable scale). The Mondeo was the largest culprit for failures. the software changes through production so we have to adapt ours to work with it.

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    No, we're not planning on fitting one to a 5
    I am

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    Re: Storm Developments

    if you look up on ebay.de there are multiple sellers for similar prices.

    i do have a gtx3071 and gtx3076 in house and one is going to be sold but i haven't made up my mind which one i want to keep

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    Re: Storm Developments

    http://www.universal-turbos.com/contact.htm

    I've used these guys a few times, speak to Grahame Page he's really clued up!
    I've had one of their rolling bearing turbo's on mine for about 6yrs and its still going strong after many trackday's and Pod visits!

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    Re: Storm Developments

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    Everyone is blocked from pm'ing me. I don't have time to deal with hybrids anymore, I'm afraid.
    are you the man to speak to about rebuilding my MSM VNT?

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    Re: Storm Developments

    I also need to pull my finger out and get my gt4088r to you for a rebuild, is it ok if i bring it down to National Day Adam?

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