We Talk Turbos

[mattdickmeyer]

Thanks for your comments! One thing we all have to remember, is that no matter who you are, there is ALWAYS someone better. And this applies to myself as well. But what makes us the best, is taking gained knowledge & applying it. To my loyal customers who come to me time after time, best to "them" is good enough for me.

[Advancedynamix]

Not trying to give you a hard time at all Matt. And I'm not unwilling to learn, but when I see false info, just like you, I bring light to it. Nothing personal. I have lots of respect for what you do and have done, and my question about the estimated cost to replicate your work wasn't sarcasm, it was an honest question. My turbo headers alone sell for 10,000 and up, with tuning of coarse. I think it's important that people understand the cost of development, that's why I asked that question.
I am not trying to challenge your knowledge, offend you or run you off. It saddens me to think people here make you that uncomfortable. It is possible that some people on this forum have the same or more experience than yourself. I know that's true for me and I've built engines for more professional forms of racing than I can count for almost 2 decades. I gain as much knowledge from the people on this site as i give back.

an engine and turbo system I built for a Redbull sponsored Porsche about a decade ago. 3.6l engine that made around 900hp and ran more than 1 24hr race.

[mattdickmeyer]

Not trying to give you a hard time at all Matt. And I'm not unwilling to learn, but when I see false info, just like you, I bring light to it. Nothing personal. I have lots of respect for what you do and have done, and my question about the estimated cost to replicate your work wasn't sarcasm, it was an honest question. My turbo headers alone sell for 10,000 and up, with tuning of coarse. I think it's important that people understand the cost of development, that's why I asked that question.
I am not trying to challenge your knowledge, offend you or run you off. It saddens me to think people here make you that uncomfortable. It is possible that some people on this forum have the same or more experience than yourself. I know that's true for me and I've built engines for more professional forms of racing than I can count for almost 2 decades. I gain as much knowledge from the people on this site as i give back.

an engine and turbo system I built for a Redbull sponsored Porsche about a decade ago. 3.6l engine that made around 900hp and ran more than 1 24hr race.

Listen, if you are selling a turbo header for $10,000 & up, only one word comes to mind, RIPOFF!! The most expensive headers I have EVER built weren't even $4,000 & that was for a V8 with all the cross over tubing, purge welded, using 321 High Beryllium Stainless. I respectfully bow out of this as I know when I am out of my league. I'm not going to get into a "who's dong is bigger than who's" contest as I know I couldn't compete. (Even tho my wife, bless her heart, tries to give me a fat head "like a good woman should".) She's not fooling me tho cause my leg is at least twice as long. To be honest, ALL of this is why I don't get involved in forums. The only thing that I have EVER gotten from this is high blood pressure, caused by ignorance. No offense to who it doesn't apply to, but this is why true professionals aren't found on forums. They are at work doing it everyday. It is apparent this is much like going to court. There is no room for the truth here. Reading EMC & Hotrod magazine doesn't count as "time in the engine room." Nor does hours on desk top dyno count as "dyno time." I have done work on 4 or 5 members engines. I am just using this to check out their progress. For those of you who have contacted me with work they wish for me to perform, get a hold of me on my shops facebook. Thanks, Matt

[mattdickmeyer]

Not trying to give you a hard time at all Matt. And I'm not unwilling to learn, but when I see false info, just like you, I bring light to it. Nothing personal. I have lots of respect for what you do and have done, and my question about the estimated cost to replicate your work wasn't sarcasm, it was an honest question. My turbo headers alone sell for 10,000 and up, with tuning of coarse. I think it's important that people understand the cost of development, that's why I asked that question.
I am not trying to challenge your knowledge, offend you or run you off. It saddens me to think people here make you that uncomfortable. It is possible that some people on this forum have the same or more experience than yourself. I know that's true for me and I've built engines for more professional forms of racing than I can count for almost 2 decades. I gain as much knowledge from the people on this site as i give back.

an engine and turbo system I built for a Redbull sponsored Porsche about a decade ago. 3.6l engine that made around 900hp and ran more than 1 24hr race.

Oh yes, now I see. I recognize you by your shoes.

[Advancedynamix]

You don't even know me or what I do, and you assume I'm lying and taking credit for other people's work solely based on the fact that I enjoy these cars enough to be an active member in this great community of honest and humble enthusiasts? End of any discussion with you sir. Best wishes.

[Grey Vw]

Going with the " there is ALWAYS someone better thing" you are pretty high up there on the knowledge scale and just being able to read the information you have is really awesome. I am enjoying every single technical post.

[Festevil3]

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[mattdickmeyer]

For those members who care, the reason I comment on certain post is to infuse a bit of new information to all. Because this is what I see, (for the most part), it's the same guys doing the same thing to the same car & getting the same results. Thank sell it & do it all over again, it's like Ground Hog Day, I don't understand this. As typically a group this size would have levels of performance across the spectrum. My only reasoning is that the same things are done because only the same things are known. I have never had to feel like I am forcing valuable information down someone's throat, so I won't. Maybe I see this cause I am an outsider looking in. But to be honest with you, most of what I read on post is a mix matched translation of what someone read when they googled it & then just desperately trying to defend what they never understood in the first place. Not to be offensive, some of the posts that I read would be read in other circles for comedy relief. This is just what I see.

[zoom zoom]

I'm going to chime in here because my audacity is only surpassed by my awesomeness. I should know better than to be a fly cought between tornadoes, but I really don't care. Matt, what I've seen of your work is amazing, the stories are unbelieveable in some instances, and your parts are legendary around here. Don't ruin that, your well on your way. Like you said, your an outsider looking in, and at least for us newer guys, that's true. Word of mouth is very powerful, and disrespecting guys a lot of us regular guys (who are also prime candidates as customers) have looked up to and taken advice from for years, wether your right or Obama is wrong, is not a very good way to start off a new venture. I sincerely hope you stick around, I'm not gonna spend $10k on a motor, but money is money. Can you get back to the turbo talk now, part numbers, pictures, flow charts!

[scitzz]

^ zoom zoom, well said.

Matt, I am a decent wrench, one who is pretty good at diagnosis and swapping parts. I barely have my toes wet with modding, and know next to nothing about turbo, except for the very basic way it helps. I also know when to shut up and listen while those more knowledgeable than me speak. I was going on this thread happily, and thinking I might need to purchase "Maximum Boost by Kenne Bell via HP Books." Then you rip AdvanceDynamix?

All I can recommend is that you check out his profile, and look at some of his threads. His car Tweak is an absolute work of art, and raised the bar for EVERYONE when he showed up at Madness 5. The fact that he runs the same lap times as Vettes should say enough. Having spent some time with him at a few meets, I can say that he is that rare mix of talent, honesty, humility, and friendliness. Always willing to share knowledge, and impart it to those with less, and listen to those with more.

I think it is an absolute shame that the two of you aren't exchanging your views, and sharing the results with the rest of us.

I think I am gonna go back to being quiet now, thanks everybody for listening....

[eurotiva]

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$240 is a good price for a custom turbo.

Hey Matt, why get upset? I get criticized all the time about my rear turbo, that doesn't work.

Do I get upset? No, I just go to the track and shut people up.

I'm sure much negative is to be said about my setup, but it works.

[iceracerdude]

...My turbo headers alone sell for 10,000 and up, with tuning of course...

Inconel 625?

[blkfordsedan]

Matt, what is your favorite engine to build? And which has the most potential in stock form? Do you specialize in any one particular?

[DriverOne]

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I'll also be the fly in the storm. Mr. Dickmeyer, you will not be selling me a turbo. You have sealed your reputation here as unprofessional and arrogant, and while you may have had previous issues with other members, I do not see said parties in this thread, nor do I have need to know why you had left here.

I'll continue. Sir, your responsibility as a professional is to educate This Forum so that We the Forum Members may make educated purchases from you, The Seller. A rhetorical question; do you, the aforementioned plumber, continue to associate with clientele on an individual basis that are the kind who would argue about the turd? If you are a true serviceman, there would be no argument, only a service performed, but you're not a plumber at all, are you? I see no turds, but honest questions from knowledgeable, experienced forum members who aren't just jumping at random numbers.

Let me speak as a consumer, because I believe you need to see this. If I want to pay for headers, and I believe that the cost is appropriate, and I have the money, I will buy as I see fit. Would you pay $20,000 for a trading card such as a rare Yu-Gi-Oh that was once so popular? Yes, you would pay twenty large if that 2x3" piece of printed cardboard was valuable to you.

You see, you had the opportunity to be kind, and to share your knowledge openly with this "family". You didn't even need to advertise, because this tight-knit niche community only asks for someone to come along with a few ideas and some shared knowledge. Those who sell and sell often on this forum are friendly, helpful, courteous people who don't bash each other's prices, because you know what? That's one of the rules on this forum!

[Damkid]

We Talk Turbos

If this is going to turn into a bash fest towards anyone, then this thread will get locked

If you have a problem with another member, take it up in the arena