Big Chute Turbo Kit Falling on its face

Evolution Powersports · Oct 3, 2013

I just got off the phone with a guy named Clay who bought the "problem" 1100T with a Big Chute kit on . There was one very vocal member of this forum complaining that the sled didn't run right, etc and was happy to get rid of the sled. This is also the forum member who never contacted EVO to ask for help. Apparently the turbocharger was barely hanging onto the header and the gasket between the header and turbo was completely gone - probably went through the turbine wheel (this might account for the inconsistent performance and the making good power for only short distances and then falling flat on its face lol) Its hard to make boost when the exhaust gases are busy burning through the exhaust gasket.

Turbo11T · Oct 3, 2013

Just another sign that shows while the turbo kits are bolt on kits the installer needs to be meticulous about the process. There are some aspects of the kit that a novice mechanic may struggle with. If you need it installed look to one of Evolution Powersports install centers. If your in the Midwest o Dakotas look to Evolved Customs. Out west there are a number of great dealers carrying the kit and in Canada as well. The presence of these companies are easily seen on the forum as a helping hand as experts on Evolution Powersports product.

Glad to hear that it sounds like the new owner found the smoking gun. Literally. Wow must have been some heat in that area.

ReaperMotorsports · Oct 3, 2013

Only as good as the one who installs it, no problems with my setup from EVO very happy with the customer service!

0neoldfart · Oct 3, 2013

Evolution Powersports said:
I just got off the phone with a guy named Clay who bought the "problem" 1100T with a Big Chute kit on . There was one very vocal member of this forum complaining that the sled didn't run right, etc and was happy to get rid of the sled. This is also the forum member who never contacted EVO to ask for help. Apparently the turbocharger was barely hanging onto the header and the gasket between the header and turbo was completely gone - probably went through the turbine wheel (this might account for the inconsistent performance and the making good power for only short distances and then falling flat on its face lol) Its hard to make boost when the exhaust gases are busy burning through the exhaust gasket.

Might be worth Clay's time to check the head stud installation too. Sounds like the installer shouldn't be near anything sharper then a pillow...

f7firecatkid · Oct 3, 2013

0neoldfart said:
Might be worth Clay's time to check the head stud installation too. Sounds like the installer shouldn't be near anything sharper then a pillow...

HEY pillow cuts are a very serious thing mmmk. lol

Sage Crusher · Oct 3, 2013

Pillow Talk

Mine will be riding like a pillow this year thanks to Jim @ EVO:face-icon-small-coo

S/C

JustBoostIt · Oct 3, 2013

Well at least it all makes sense now because the s%@t talking that went on about how the sled sucked and the Evo parts under performed was all too strange to those of us that know first hand how they work.

Any product is only as good as the install as we all know.

Evolution Powersports · Oct 4, 2013

0neoldfart said:
Might be worth Clay's time to check the head stud installation too. Sounds like the installer shouldn't be near anything sharper then a pillow...

Yes, he is tearing into the motor this weekend to verify whether the sled has head studs or not. I would be willing to bet my left nut that either there are no head studs or they are installed incorrectly.

He also thinks the head gasket may be blown.

The PTO side motor mount was broken as well.

Antifreeze in the oil too....

Pictures coming soon

JustBoostIt · Oct 4, 2013

Just keeps getting better and better:bolt:

89sandman · Oct 4, 2013

part of this blame has got to go to the guys always posting this or that is a piece of cake i did mine in an hour. quality work takes time. maybe he installed it in a hour

if your not mechanically inclined you probably should leave the bigger stuff to the pro's...

Turbo11T · Oct 4, 2013

89sandman said:
part of this blame has got to go to the guys always posting this or that is a piece of cake i did mine in an hour. quality work takes time. maybe he installed it in a hour if your not mechanically inclined you probably should leave the bigger stuff to the pro's...

It is not that some are not mechanically inclinded. They likely are. But just like you pointed out, installing performance parts whether 2 stroke or 4 the difference is the eye for detail. Some do not have that eye for the details. The installation of performance parts is not something to be rushed.

Snowmow · Oct 4, 2013

Evolution Powersports said:
I just got off the phone with a guy named Clay who bought the "problem" 1100T with a Big Chute kit on . There was one very vocal member of this forum complaining that the sled didn't run right, etc and was happy to get rid of the sled. This is also the forum member who never contacted EVO to ask for help. Apparently the turbocharger was barely hanging onto the header and the gasket between the header and turbo was completely gone - probably went through the turbine wheel (this might account for the inconsistent performance and the making good power for only short distances and then falling flat on its face lol) Its hard to make boost when the exhaust gases are busy burning through the exhaust gasket.

HCM??

Bendy · Oct 4, 2013

Leave the wrenching to the Pros!

Some peoples Kids...eh! And then has the audacity to say the kit is sh!t.

RACINSTATION · Oct 4, 2013

Evolution Powersports said:
Yes, he is tearing into the motor this weekend to verify whether the sled has head studs or not. I would be willing to bet my left nut that either there are no head studs or they are installed incorrectly.

He also thinks the head gasket may be blown.

The PTO side motor mount was broken as well.

Antifreeze in the oil too....

Pictures coming soon

Ill see your left nut and raise you two of JustBoostIt's.

backcountryislife · Oct 4, 2013

This is an awesome thread.
A MFG calling out a prior customer... this should be fun.:face-icon-small-hap

iroc1132 · Oct 4, 2013

RACINSTATION said:
Ill see your left nut and raise you two of JustBoostIt's.

So if I read that correctly you are looking at Evo's left nut and holding justboostits?? :shocked: :jaw:

:face-icon-small-ton JK HA HA

KSH · Oct 4, 2013

backcountryislife said:
This is an awesome thread.
A MFG calling out a prior customer... this should be fun.:face-icon-small-hap

The excitement was two weeks ago.

RACINSTATION · Oct 4, 2013

You had to go there...........

Wheel House Motorsports · Oct 4, 2013

backcountryislife said:
This is an awesome thread.
A MFG calling out a prior customer... this should be fun.:face-icon-small-hap

IMO, not a bad deal, there are a LOT of times i see guys just straight flogging a MFG, come to find out, it was the users fault, but that kinda gets kicked under the rug.

people need to be looking for solutions, not just bad mouthing the biggest bill on there mod list.

Hillclimbpro · Oct 4, 2013

89sandman said:
part of this blame has got to go to the guys always posting this or that is a piece of cake i did mine in an hour. quality work takes time. maybe he installed it in a hour if your not mechanically inclined you probably should leave the bigger stuff to the pro's...

It's not that hard .....righty tighty lefty loosy. The only part that took some attention to detail was the head studs. The rest was un bolting and re bolting.

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