Opinions On Turbo

[kris_]

hey guys
Was just thinking about upgrading the turbo on my B16A.

I saw on Justjap, a T03E, externally gated, AR .42

How would this suit a internally stock B16A motor?

What would lag be like?

Turbo

[T-onedc2]

PRO-ECU has done this on his Delsol with a different turbo so hopefully he replies, otherwise PM him.

[saxman]

don't touch it with a 10 foot pole

that turbo is one of the wonderful pieces of shit made by ssautochrome. Stay far far away from it. If you want a t3, purchase a garrett unit.

[kris_]

oh ok

No worries, dont really want a cheapo turbo..

Whats some recommendations?

[saxman]

for a stock b16, I'd look at something like a garrett gt28rs

if you want to save some money, maybe a garrett t3 super 60

[kris_]

sorry if its a stupid q

but whats a t3 super 60?

[saxman]

it's a specific trim of t3 turbo

http://store.yahoo.com/turbo-store/gart3sup.html

[superR]

28r cheap on nissan silvia forum..... bout 1200.....and pretty good resuts nothing crazey though... if you want to go sick go out and get your self a HKS 2835 , thats what im saving for! the shizzle! although they are about $2500-$3000

[saxman]

2835 would be a HORRIBLE choice for a stock internalled b16

[superR]

you ever seen one with a 2835 on it...... ok ill admit it this one had 2.6mm head gasket on it but made big power on stocker internals!

[saxman]

now just imagine if they used a properly sized turbo that was at a high efficiency range for the cfm rating the engine is making.

I'm sure it did make good numbers, but for a stock internalled b16, it's a horrible choice. One look at the compressor maps should make that painfully clear. That turbo's efficiency range is good at over 2 bar... it's meant to make a lot of boost. By bottle necking it with a low boost, stock internalled set up, you're going to end up making iat's go up, etc.

It's a bad choice.

[ProECU]

I use a .48AR T3 Turbo off a VL calais Turbo

Perfect match. 160kw @ only 4.5psi, drives, idles perfectly.
Turbo starts to spool at around 3k with full boost at 3.8k
You dont want a turbo spooling too early on the street, your fuel consuption will sky rocket!

Either try source a VL turbo in good condition, or purchase a T3 super 60.