Thoughts on AMS TBB vs Samco?
08-12-2002, 05:57 AM
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I've been considering the same thing..
Samco is made of silicone, which has been tried and true in the turbo industry for years. Plus it's an economical buy. On the flip side I've heard about them stretching and loosing their fit, and I've heard that the sensor sits too high in it and won't let you put the engine cover on. As well, I've heard that the sensor touches the hood when you close it.
As for the AMS TBB, I've heard good things, but it is just a stock TBB wrapped in Kevlar. Kind of a rip off considering it's about 10 bucks for the kevlar. The only bad things I've heard about it that it's a B&tch to get on. I've never heard of a reported tear or it blowing off. Plus, It looks completely stock for the dealer. Anyone else have some input?
As for the AMS TBB, I've heard good things, but it is just a stock TBB wrapped in Kevlar. Kind of a rip off considering it's about 10 bucks for the kevlar. The only bad things I've heard about it that it's a B&tch to get on. I've never heard of a reported tear or it blowing off. Plus, It looks completely stock for the dealer. Anyone else have some input?
08-12-2002, 06:41 AM
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Just installed the MTM (red one) - fitment is perfect....
it's made from the stock mold...seems great. The Samco fitment is not perfect....mine came off while driving (under full boost)
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08-12-2002, 07:00 AM
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I never saw that, but you must admit that there are way more posts complaining about the Samco.
The stretching is what freaks me out, if those posts are accurate. My guess on the AMS is that the clamps were not on tight enough, it is just a stock TBB after all.
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08-12-2002, 10:33 AM
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My Samco tore, the inside ridge that helps to hold it onto the large pipe tore, causing the boot to
slip off. also the openings on mine appear to be larger than the factory boots. Also, the sensor sits up too high so you can't get the engine cover on.
So all in all, it sucks.
So all in all, it sucks.