I Need A New Turbo...
05-28-2003, 04:26 PM
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I need to purchase a new Turbo for my T2. I am interested in upgrading while I'm spending the time and money, but I don't know what to buy and where pricing should be. I hope you guys can help.
It's for an S4 T2, no mods yet, but the following will be done shortly.
Knight Sports FCD
Walbourgh Fuel Pump
Greddy Boost Gauge
Apex GT cat back exhaust
Racing Beat downpipe and midpipe
RE Amemiya/Trust FMIC
HKS BOV
The motor has excellent compression. I'm looking to produce 350-400rwhp. What is a good choice for a turbo and manifold? This guy sells T04's on eBay all day long for $425. (Auction) Is this a good upgrade? Should I look at a different model? What is the best manifold to get with the turbo? I would like to keep costs down as low as possible, I've already sunk a bunch of cash into the car.
Thanks.
It's for an S4 T2, no mods yet, but the following will be done shortly.
Knight Sports FCD
Walbourgh Fuel Pump
Greddy Boost Gauge
Apex GT cat back exhaust
Racing Beat downpipe and midpipe
RE Amemiya/Trust FMIC
HKS BOV
The motor has excellent compression. I'm looking to produce 350-400rwhp. What is a good choice for a turbo and manifold? This guy sells T04's on eBay all day long for $425. (Auction) Is this a good upgrade? Should I look at a different model? What is the best manifold to get with the turbo? I would like to keep costs down as low as possible, I've already sunk a bunch of cash into the car.
Thanks.
05-28-2003, 05:13 PM
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that would be a decent turbo for 350-400rwhp however you'll need more fuel and computer tuning than jsut an FCD. Its going to be a nightmare unless you get a stand alone. Run the HKS cast manifold and wastegate, your costs will be pretty cheap overall leaving you alot for the haltec you're going to need.
05-28-2003, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by djgiantrobot' date='May 28 2003, 04:13 PM
that would be a decent turbo for 350-400rwhp however you'll need more fuel and computer tuning than jsut an FCD. Its going to be a nightmare unless you get a stand alone. Run the HKS cast manifold and wastegate, your costs will be pretty cheap overall leaving you alot for the haltec you're going to need.
Any other thoughts on the turbo choice?
05-28-2003, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 7mech' date='May 28 2003, 04:32 PM
Just buy a gt 35/40 kit from rotaryman88 and get a haltec, some larger injector, fuel rail, and fuel pressure regulator.
I not saying the kit isn't worthy, it just doesn't make sense for my application.
05-28-2003, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 7mech' date='May 28 2003, 03:32 PM
Just buy a gt 35/40 kit from rotaryman88 and get a haltec, some larger injector, fuel rail, and fuel pressure regulator.
Plus, FC3S.org sells a GT 35/40 kit for about $3k. Still expensive though. Your best bet to keep it cheap, would be to get a S5 turbo and send it off to BNR.
05-28-2003, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ILUVMY88CABRIO' date='May 28 2003, 06:51 PM
https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...ST&f=80&t=18369
Plus, FC3S.org sells a GT 35/40 kit for about $3k. Still expensive though. Your best bet to keep it cheap, would be to get a S5 turbo and send it off to BNR.
Plus, FC3S.org sells a GT 35/40 kit for about $3k. Still expensive though. Your best bet to keep it cheap, would be to get a S5 turbo and send it off to BNR.
