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09-03-2020, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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Garrett TMIC...change my mind
I’m currently in the market to upgrade my TMIC. I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to the Garrett or Grimmspeed units. I’ve searched and know a lot of people love the grimmspeed one but reallly haven’t found much info on the Garrett. I’m leaning toward the Garrett because of the price point. Remaining funds will be used for change pipe and tune. And it’s not like they are some no name company that puts out “eBay” parts. Anyone with good/bad experiences please reply. Thanks in advance.
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09-03-2020, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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Pretty length post on this here
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app Garrett is definitely a quality company, the main difference with the grimmspeed is the air diffuser and 1/8npt bung. |
09-03-2020, 02:36 PM | #3 |
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You can definitely find used Grimmspeed for the cost of the Garrett which is what I would and did do.
Short of that, it doesn't totally matter. You are going to make more power regardless. If buying new, consider that if you buy from GrimmSpeed you're supporting a small, made in America business. Garrett is owned by Honeywell, and I am unsure of where their products are made. Garretts warranty is 1 year, whereas GrimmSpeed has a limited lifetime warranty as well. So factor that in. |
09-04-2020, 02:27 AM | #4 | |
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Another related benefit is that the Grimmspeed guys are awesome and are very active on social media (Facebook, Instagram, even these forums). If you ever have an issue with their products, they will take care of you, and they are all super knowledgeable about their products because they're all engineering geeks at heart. If you have an issue with the Garrett unit (a fitment issue, for example), who knows what kind of customer support you'll receive. You might get some nice-but-not-knowledgeable customer support rep or even worse, a bot. Again, not to discredit Garrett as they are indeed a legitimate and very reputable company, but sometimes being too big can also be a disadvantage. With Grimmspeed, you know you are buying from a company that lives and breathes Subarus and nothing else. |
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09-04-2020, 08:12 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies. I have looked for a used one for a while. But it seems if your not one of the first to spot it, it’s gone. And @ $575 for the Garrett shipped it’s just so tempting. Might just have to bite the bullet and go new with the grimmspeed.
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09-04-2020, 11:45 AM | #6 |
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I installed my Garrett a month ago. Fitment is perfect and installation was simple. Difference in price easily paid for my tune as well. Well worth it.
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09-04-2020, 12:30 PM | #7 | |
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09-04-2020, 01:08 PM | #8 |
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09-04-2020, 03:26 PM | #9 |
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09-04-2020, 07:24 PM | #10 |
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Ah yes, he didnt want all the benefits just enough. The ever important plastic shroud, must have important purpose on the track. Reminds me of the mask against the 0.003% killer virus. My bad guys.
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09-05-2020, 02:44 AM | #11 | |
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09-05-2020, 03:13 AM | #12 | |
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And I'm assuming you're referring to Covid-19. Death rate is highly tied to age. Basically, the weaker you are and more health issues you have, which typically correlate to age, the more likely one is to die from Covid-19. UK study: US study: China study: South Korea study: |
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09-05-2020, 07:14 AM | #13 |
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I got a Killer B TMIC and charge pipe for sale if you're interested. Should meet your goals and be way cheaper than buying either of the alternatives.
They've been great for me for the last 15k miles on my 2015 WRX and was laying down a conservative 383 to the wheels on Pump gas with other supporting mods. I'm going to for 425+ so I'm changing it up with some IBR stuff. https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2927292 |
09-05-2020, 09:52 AM | #14 | |
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09-05-2020, 05:50 PM | #15 |
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Bit the bullet and bought a new Grimmspeed. Thanks for the input.... And fake news.
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09-05-2020, 07:45 PM | #16 |
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who'dathunk someone could turn an intercooler discussion into a covid discussion.doh!
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09-06-2020, 08:00 AM | #17 |
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09-06-2020, 02:06 PM | #18 | |
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Garrett TMIC...change my mind
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Covid changes the Flow of air, thus resulting in performance loss. The ecu adds less fuel, because there’s not as much air entering the duct. There’s a 0.1% chance, that this can happen on Subaru’s. But only if your age is 20-44 and don’t Vape frequently. Performance loss is unnoticeable. But something to worry about nonetheless. |
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09-08-2020, 09:27 AM | #19 |
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Honestly, the grimmspeed for american made, life time warranty, and that little bung for WMI was why i went GS.
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09-21-2020, 05:17 PM | #20 |
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So what your saying is that grimspeed coolers give your car covid?
Damn you Trump! |
09-22-2020, 04:50 PM | #21 |
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Garrett filing for bankruptcy, might want to think twice about buying one. (or there could be some great 1/2 price deals coming up)
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09-23-2020, 11:07 AM | #22 | |
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this is NASIOC gold! so funny that I screenshotted and sent to several friends. |
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09-23-2020, 12:44 PM | #23 |
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mYes they are declaring chapter 11, but dont look for them to go out of business. They got royally screwed by Honeywell who gave them a parting gift of an asbestos law suit that they had nothing to do with. I cant imagine the largest turbo manufacturer in the world folding. Their new technology for eturbos, etc makes them invaluble to the industry. Their performance line is a big plus for enthusiasts, but their bread and butter is industrial an OEM, including their thermal group who makes the CAC's. They may spin off there CAC business though if it makes sense, but they'd be off keeping it to offer total systems.
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09-23-2020, 08:22 PM | #24 | |
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Garrett TMIC...change my mind
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Damn right it’s trumps fault!!! Had he, back in February or March took covid serious we could have saved hundreds of thousands of OEM top mounts. At least 200,000 OEM TMICs have been discarded due to this virus. In NewYork they even brought out boats just to hold them. There just wasn’t any room. Now we’re facing another problem. Aftermarket TMICs were thought to be A-systematic. They’d get it, get a little stuffy, and DAM would go back to normal. New studies suggest this might not be the case. Just do us all a favor..... Mask up |
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09-27-2020, 12:44 AM | #25 | |
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