The TRUTH About Why I've Never Owned a Turbocharged Car

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
  • Vivid Racing: www.vividracin...
    I've had my fair share of vehicles over the years, yet somehow I have always managed to avoid getting something turbocharged or supercharged! Today I sit down and go over my car journey so far to maybe help provide some insight as to how in the heck something like that is even possible.
    #turbo #jdm #cars
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  • @akagels
    @akagels  Год назад +21

    Thank you all so much for the support! We are SO CLOSE to 10K subs, make sure to subscribe!

  • @nickpetersonvfx
    @nickpetersonvfx Год назад +5

    The last 3 cars we've purchased have been turbocharged. A fiesta ST, wife's Mazda CX-9, and my current Veloster N. They're fun! The boost kicking in is so damned addicting on the ST and Velo N.
    I haven't decided yet if I'll be turbo or supercharging my LFX RX8 project or not. We'll see!

    • @RioPetersen
      @RioPetersen Год назад +2

      Ayy fellow VN owner. Let’s go!

    • @Dragon228833
      @Dragon228833 Год назад

      How hard was the lfx swap?

  • @zetawolfgang5106
    @zetawolfgang5106 Год назад +6

    Happy to see you making videos still man 🤘🏽

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +2

      Happy to be here! Thanks for the support!

  • @dethsyndrome
    @dethsyndrome Год назад +2

    That NFS intro really was one of the best. Carbon still scares me.

  • @402SHO
    @402SHO Год назад +4

    A good starter turbo car is definitely a focus or fiesta ST. I finally drove a focus ST this past summer,full bolt on with Quaife. It was a blast on the short twisty road near me and it really made me wanna build a track oriented car.

  • @nabby97
    @nabby97 Год назад +11

    goodmorning

  • @santinegrete97
    @santinegrete97 Год назад +2

    🥨 love the vids man glad you and the other homies that left FI are doing good, you all seem happier looking forward to all the content 👌🏽

  • @adamhayden5152
    @adamhayden5152 Год назад +2

    I’ve never had a turbo car either but I just bought my first this year in January 2022. Cadillac ATS 2.0T I’ve been working on it making power in at 330 wheel on E right now.

  • @msteffenhagen86
    @msteffenhagen86 Год назад +2

    In April of this year, I decided I needed turbo in my life. I searched and searched and scored a (mostly) unmolested Focus ST. Loving it. Noisy BOV and all.

  • @robertpaulsen969
    @robertpaulsen969 Год назад +4

    I think it would be cool to +t the 240sx or maybe SR swap it as a winter project after this next season. Filming it and posting some how-to videos along the way of course!
    Also want to know what coilovers you end up going with for it!

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +2

      a KA+t would be really fun I think!

  • @somecrz
    @somecrz Год назад +2

    🥨🥨🥨 "Because Dakota is gonna beat the shit outta me" 😂

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      I wish I was joking

  • @rushnerd
    @rushnerd Год назад +3

    I went with the 1988 NA Supra over the Turbo solely because 1. It's a lot cheaper 2. Easier to find a clean example 3. Reliability/amount of things to go wrong.
    Yeah, basically no one talks about the NA engine and right at 200HP, but honestly not that concerned about it, the car is way too nice of shape to have not gotten it.

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +2

      As long as you enjoy it! That's all that matters

    • @Papajin68
      @Papajin68 Год назад +1

      My Dad had an '85 NA Supra and that car was great to drive! I don't even remember if a turbo was even available on that model year. He put 350,000 miles on that thing and eventually sold it -- the body was showing its age and the miles by then, but the motor was still reliable as hell. Was definitely a great car.

    • @rushnerd
      @rushnerd Год назад

      @@Papajin68 Toyota introduced the Turbo on the MKIII Supra in the 87' Model year. The Celica Supra never had one, but damn those old ones despite the HP decrease were MUCH lighter and a blast to drive from what I hear. The 7M-GE motor on my Supra is a much different story than the older ones. It has the head gasket issue fixed, but I've heard stories.
      You generally see them with at LEAST 200K, but it takes a lot of work to get it there. Hoping to hold on me mine at 117K for as long as I possibly can. It's absolutely mental to drive and it looks literally like nothing else on the road. Incredibly proud to own the first Supra car and the last Celica. They don't make them like that anymore.

  • @fujiwatertofumi5363
    @fujiwatertofumi5363 Год назад +1

    I do hate myself for not jumping on a turbo 2 rx7. But I do love my NA fc and even tho it was a gas guzzler at least it took regular non premium gas.

  • @airking2392
    @airking2392 Год назад

    My first car ever was a 95 325is e36 and I just recently sold my 2020 civic Si coupe for a decent chunk of change. I've purchased another e36! A 94 325i. And now I'm 30 with much more money than back in highschool I'm dumping it all into the new ride and I'm the happiest I've been in a long time.

  • @Project_Flat4
    @Project_Flat4 Год назад +3

    Loving the content Gels 🥨

  • @infadelakainf
    @infadelakainf Год назад +1

    Warm salted pretzel with chz 👌🏾

  • @JOTNARMK
    @JOTNARMK Год назад +1

    That's crazy. I have five cars with turbskis right now!

  • @mrwatch867
    @mrwatch867 Год назад

    I had a '13 Genesis Coupe as my first turbo car and now I have a '21 Camaro with a 2.0t. It's nice having the the low end torque at take off. The genesis drive smooth fir the most part but fell flat at the higher rpm range while the Camaro is pretty linear all around. But, this summer, I'm considering going back to a NA engine and trade my Camaro for a Charger RT.

  • @neffer1779
    @neffer1779 Год назад +1

    🥨 I haven’t had a boosted car yet either buddy 🤷‍♂️ maybe someday soon for the both of us

  • @38tech
    @38tech Год назад +1

    My family hauler v60 cross country is my turbo car. Lol I beat the snot out of my nb2 all day in the summer. Never over heats, no mechanical issues, just turn the key and go. There is something to be said for na reliability.

  • @Gtotheyo
    @Gtotheyo Год назад +2

    🥨 don’t do it because “they” want you to be boosted. do it because you want to boosted. Great video, keep up the content

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      Words to live by. Thanks!

  • @SideTrackedKoa
    @SideTrackedKoa Год назад +2

    Great video 🥨

  • @ebrake.5889
    @ebrake.5889 Год назад +3

    Turbo the KA24 !

  • @MoxxyEvo
    @MoxxyEvo Год назад +2

    Pretzels!

  • @jameshaulenbeek5931
    @jameshaulenbeek5931 Год назад +1

    🥨🥨 pretzels between friends! 🤘

  • @k20aslow
    @k20aslow Год назад +1

    Just got my first turbo car (22 civic 1.5t non si) the beginning of this year and i just hit 34 years old lol

  • @littlejohn-pi7kk
    @littlejohn-pi7kk Год назад +1

    Trust me you will be giggling your head off the first time you add or modify the blow off valve to make choo choo noises.

  • @STR8SICCC
    @STR8SICCC Год назад +3

    You and Dakota gonna do some videos together now that you've left Fitment?

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +2

      you know it!

    • @STR8SICCC
      @STR8SICCC Год назад +1

      @@akagels can't wait!

  • @jyonbalingit7990
    @jyonbalingit7990 Год назад +1

    Here's a 🥨. Wondering if there will be a video turboing the 240, revealing a new boosted car or a Dakota beating the hell out of someone's senses. But hey, it is much rare to have owned a rotary than a turbo. A turbo rotary maybe? 🤣

  • @moka-chan2000
    @moka-chan2000 Год назад +2

    Your not alone I also have only owned N/A altho in my case it's by choice.

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      Glad to know I'm not the only one out there 😂

  • @AlroyStartingOver
    @AlroyStartingOver Год назад +1

    Keep it up Gels 🥨

  • @jacobasuncion3132
    @jacobasuncion3132 Год назад +1

    I’ve always wanted a second gen Mitsubishi Eclipse especially the GSX but like a second or third car 🥨

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      I loved my GS, but I know the GSX is where it's at

  • @SekeNoLike
    @SekeNoLike Год назад +1

    I like this guy, I subscribe. Edit: and he plays guitar

    • @SekeNoLike
      @SekeNoLike Год назад +1

      AND THIS MF IS FROM WISCONSIN, LETAS GO WISCO GANG

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад

      LETS GOOO!

  • @Papajin68
    @Papajin68 Год назад +2

    You've never owned a turbocharged car?! Holy cow, we can't be internet friends anymore! /unsub Seriously though, there's nothing wrong with N/A cars... I've had good luck with my couple of turbo cars overall though, so I can't complain about 'em. I expect my S13 will eventually have a turbo in it of some sort... either the KA will get built or I'll swap to something that already has a turbo like a K24 or something... Probably the decision will mostly revolve around how I can get to my power goals vs. price and reliability. Edited to add a 🥨, but I think a 🐌 would be more appropriate...

  • @jninja8713
    @jninja8713 Год назад +1

    Turbo miata project? 🤔🥨

  • @liamleech4748
    @liamleech4748 Год назад

    I still want my awd eclipse

  • @E5.Echo.Charlie
    @E5.Echo.Charlie Год назад +1

    🥨 I, too, have driven some turbocharged vehicles and haven’t owned a turbocharged/supercharged…
    And now I’m unsure if it’s in the future cards

  • @jeromesattler3923
    @jeromesattler3923 Год назад +1

    🥨 pretzel time

  • @baileyf1998
    @baileyf1998 Год назад +2

    I own a boosted car and several NA cars. Imo I prefer NA cars, not like slow NA cars but like if I was going to swap my e36 drift car, I would swap a ls1 in it over any turboed motor simply because turbo cars tend to be more expensive in maintenance, less reliable(especially if you buy eBay stuff) and create a bunch of other issues you wouldn't think of. Like when your turbo Is melting shit in the engine bay because it turns out turbos create a lot of heat. Also, these turbo motors don't make as much power factory as alot of na v8s. They typically really 3k plus in additional parts to make "big power". Might get a lot of hate for my take, but it's my honest opinion.

  • @saulekaravirs6585
    @saulekaravirs6585 Год назад

    🥨What's wrong with NA cars?
    I've driven multiple Turbocharged cars and several NA cars. I tend to find the responsiveness of the NA cars to be quite nice. I get frustrated with the turbo lag, it feels like waiting for an auto to figure out what gear it wants to be in, even when the car is a manual. Yes that's a bad comparison, but you get the idea. I mean, in a strait line, sure the turbo can by fun to fool around with, but to me, I never wanted one after driving a turbo car for the first time. I thought they were cool when I was in middle school playing NFS, but once I got to drive real cars with turbos, they lost their allure.
    I guess, for me anyways, turbochargers are not this amazing thing that is necessary for a car enthusiast to have. Turbos are just another option with their own pros and cons.

  • @justd4l278
    @justd4l278 Год назад +1

    I need to boost my s13

  • @shecter2003
    @shecter2003 Год назад

    Supra is non turbo?

  • @troyjones5422
    @troyjones5422 Год назад +1

    🥨 Literally eating some rn😂

  • @jaysonenglish6137
    @jaysonenglish6137 Год назад +1

    Horizon hobby hat do you race rc's by any chance?

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      I don't necessarily race, however I've been doing RC things all my life! Planes and cars.

    • @jaysonenglish6137
      @jaysonenglish6137 Год назад +1

      @@akagels Nice I used to do a lot of racing back in Cali hoping to hit an rc track again soon.

  • @harrisrajpoot.4336
    @harrisrajpoot.4336 Год назад +3

    bro why

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      I ask myself the same question lol

  • @chrisng5200
    @chrisng5200 Год назад +1

    Never owned a turbo car either NA > turbo 😅😅😅

  • @seth3978
    @seth3978 Год назад +1

    I drive a 4.0 jeep Cherokee so also a boostless boy you definitely not alone 😂 horrendously slow

  • @nzuncovered1845
    @nzuncovered1845 Год назад

    I've owned turbos, S13 CA18DETs, WRX EJ20ET, Nissan L20T, I've owned NA B18C Vtec, 13B RE, several 4AGEs. Mercedes M104s. But don't mess around with RX8s they are straight garbage

  • @creepyypaper1438
    @creepyypaper1438 Год назад +1

    Because all motor cars sounds amazing with a hog ass cam.

  • @espada9973
    @espada9973 Год назад

    I’ve never had a turbo car too and I’m looking to get a GT86 🤡

  • @BlackMoonFall
    @BlackMoonFall Год назад +1

    sup Gels :D

  • @eastcoastken
    @eastcoastken Год назад +2

    🥨

  • @eaglebaize
    @eaglebaize Год назад +2

    🥨 Keep up the great work, Gels!

  • @Ghost-Soul666
    @Ghost-Soul666 Год назад +1

    🥨 !

  • @justindizon4913
    @justindizon4913 Год назад +2

    First comment

  • @gayealisir5661
    @gayealisir5661 Год назад +1

    Yo dude you should dye your hair blonde again. That was a good look. I saw you quit Fitment Industries. Which sucks cuz I was just getting into that channel. I'm glad you are still making content tho. I mainly drive NA cars. They are lil easier on my hondas old engines. I wanna keep them lasting long. You can still get some performance without turbo. I smiled so hard when I saw your first car was a GS. That was my first car too. Technically I own a turboed GST as a hand me down. But I never drive it. Man If i can get a clean GSX AWD that would be the dream. Anyway bro, Good luck with everything and Godspeed! Love from Seattle!

  • @Randompersonfromnowhere
    @Randompersonfromnowhere Год назад +1

    Not the turbo part cause i ave two turbo car right now but the first car i bought was a 97 eclipse GS spyder auto. The transmission went out in the first 6 month. Found a used transmission and got someone to out it in for me and transmission slipped again less than a year later. hopefully i get back into one 🥨

  • @aaron40cavalier
    @aaron40cavalier Год назад

    🥨 I have also had a lot of NA cars but one of them I turbocharged 3 different times with two different turbos. First I went with a turbo to large and it was super laggy then I had a turbo that was a lot smaller it still had lag but it was minimal the problem with that one was in high rpm it didn't make enough boost. I ended up going back to NA. I would rather not wait for the power and have it the second I wanted it. I put a nitrous kit on the car and I've been happy with it that way for about 8 years but this winter I built a "stock" high compression motor and will be taking the nitrous off running just the motor. I understand why people like turbos hopefully they understand they are not for me. It's NA all day for me.

  • @B586MT
    @B586MT Год назад +1

    L8 🥨 Loved my '18 86 but like my turbo B58 more

  • @Avvoider
    @Avvoider Год назад

    And who are you

  • @JulianLopez-gg3jj
    @JulianLopez-gg3jj Год назад +1

    Lmao and I’m the opposite, my first car I owned myself is an 08 turbo outback that I’ve put 100k miles on so far 😅 but the simplicity of older NA cars is fun for some reason and much cheaper so I like to buy them as projects lol nice video gels!🥨🥨

  • @ImCozyMayne
    @ImCozyMayne Год назад +1

    Keep it up mayne 🥨

  • @JOTNARMK
    @JOTNARMK Год назад +1

    A DAKOTA vs Gels boxing match wouldn't be the worst content to come out of only NA car ownership! 🤣🤣🤣🥨🥨🥨

  • @ItsMeSpiritual
    @ItsMeSpiritual Год назад +1

    A little late but 🥨

  • @swapitout5728
    @swapitout5728 Год назад +1

    🥨 lol

  • @DakotaStone
    @DakotaStone Год назад +2

    You’ve owned some great cars and I love what you’ve done with them. But we NEED to get you into a booster car someday.. 🥨

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      Thank you ♥ and I agree!

  • @BaddDukk
    @BaddDukk Год назад +2

    It sounds like a combination of impulse and lack of budget is always keeping you off the snail. I'm on my second daily MB with turbo AWD and I really enjoy them.
    🥨

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      Pretty much what it boils down to 😂

  • @EdwardBoicourtIV
    @EdwardBoicourtIV Год назад +1

    Rwd sub 200hp cars are some of the best cars to own and drive. 🥨

    • @akagels
      @akagels  Год назад +1

      I have enjoyed every one!

  • @kciffolillo
    @kciffolillo Год назад

    🫳🏻 *pretzel drop*
    🥨

  • @samuelbonorden429
    @samuelbonorden429 Год назад +2

    🥨 Ive also owned 5 different cars that are all NA although I am slowly trying to boost my na miata but shit is expensive

  • @Luiisziitooh
    @Luiisziitooh Год назад +1

    🥨 I liked your story gels, reminds me of me when I had started getting into cars

  • @datwokstaro_o1333
    @datwokstaro_o1333 Год назад +3

    A 5$ title transfer!? 😳 you lucky-lucky man 🥨

  • @FestyDog
    @FestyDog Год назад +1

    Now that you mention it I've never owned a forced induction car either, but you've owned more sports cars than I so it's an (accidental) achievement that you've got as far as you have without a turbo. 🥨

  • @ethanvink1710
    @ethanvink1710 Год назад +1

    I havent owned a turbocharged vehicle either… superchargers are better 🥨

  • @rustrocket8973
    @rustrocket8973 Год назад +1

    🥨 🍕 🍻

  • @Treaxvour
    @Treaxvour Год назад

    I never have either man. It's ok. 🥨 I actually like NA. I'd rather have aftermarket super charger than turbo. If I had to have a turbo engine it would have to be A 2jz or rb, or 13b. Maybe aftermarket on L28 or vq35 because I love Zs

  • @wayned3122
    @wayned3122 Год назад +1

    🥨:) It's OK if your scared of the BIG power from a TURBO car, Gels. LOL

  • @Whatshouldicallit660
    @Whatshouldicallit660 Год назад +1

    Come to Germany and try a real 🥨

  • @milkyzearz8565
    @milkyzearz8565 Год назад

    🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨 NA life forever LOL

  • @bobbyrios2k223
    @bobbyrios2k223 Год назад +1

    Cool car story and now i want a 🥨, thanks man 🤣

  • @okexotics
    @okexotics Год назад +1

    You Don’t need a turbo or super charger to have a fun fast car it’s more impressive to make the car faster by other preformance additives it’s way cooler and more reliable!!! 🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨

  • @JimCyanide
    @JimCyanide 5 месяцев назад

    🥨 as requested

  • @Tyemanpoopoop
    @Tyemanpoopoop Год назад +2

    🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨

  • @Projeckt_Daddy
    @Projeckt_Daddy Год назад +2

    🥨🥨🥨🥨

  • @thatmfslimsam
    @thatmfslimsam Год назад +2

    🥨🥨🥨

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    @randyosborne9102 Год назад +2

    🥨

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    @jacksonlegler9375 Год назад +2

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    @luckywalker2419 Год назад +2

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    @omarelhage3487 Год назад +2

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    @juliussayavong5219 Год назад +2

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    @damon076 Год назад +2

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    @vixenqueenproductions3406 Год назад +2

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    @RD_R-D Год назад +2

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    @rickybobby_fast Год назад +2

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    @Juicy_Gummies Год назад +2

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    @MavvSpeed Год назад +2

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    @zgreatoutdoors1376 Год назад +2

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    @jinxevans9398 Год назад +2

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    @J1NX6R4Z0R Год назад +2

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  • @inthemakingdk
    @inthemakingdk Год назад +2

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