Turbo sizing...what do you like?

[twlplague]

what is everybodys opinion on turbo size

something that has a pretty nice spooling time, but is able to reach a good amount of power

 

[Kuchtaboy]

lol, "tubo"

 

[twlplague]

any suggestions???

 

[k624ash]

what is everybodys opinion on turbo size

something that has a pretty nice spooling time, but is able to reach a good amount of power

you have to be more specific than that, everyone wants a turbo with good spooling and good power, it depends on what you think is "good".

 

[twlplague]

ya i know everybody wants that but im sayin what is a good intermediate sized turbo that can bring up 250 hp but offers a quick spool. somthing that starts to spool around 3000-3500 rpm

 

[Kuchtaboy]

I've heard alot of people like T3/T4 i think? I dont know anything about turbos and performance to be able to give you any helpful comment. Haven't gotten that far yet. lol

 

[GSROWNSU]

It all depends on how much power you are looking for and how much psi you are going to push on this turbo. A turbo with a small area/radius ratio (A/R) will spool up very quick but will not hold it's maximum psi once you start to get up around 15 psi...when i mean a small turbo i mean a t3 or a turbo with a .42-.48 a/r ratio. A larger turbo such as a 60 trim will take longer to spool up but will be able to push more demanded psi which means more horsepower capability....the choice is yours.

 

[k624ash]

ya i know everybody wants that but im sayin what is a good intermediate sized turbo that can bring up 250 hp but offers a quick spool. somthing that starts to spool around 3000-3500 rpm

id say get a turbo that is rated to like 300 or more horsepower, that way you wont over power it. just try and find the quickest spooling turbo that is capable of more power than you want

 

[dc2GS-R]

If you only want around 250 whp, a Garrett GT28RS would be great. It spools very fast and can still make over 300whp if you ever want to push a little further. It's pricey, but it would be perfect

 

[8urcivic]

If you only want around 250 whp, a Garrett GT28RS would be great. It spools very fast and can still make over 300whp if you ever want to push a little further. It's pricey, but it would be perfect

isnt this what comes on a s15?

 

[dc2GS-R]

isnt this what comes on a s15?

Nope. The S15 comes with a ordinary floating bearing Garret T28. The GT28RS has the GT-series dual ball bearing center section with different specs. 62 trim compressor (.60 A/R) and a 76 trim turbine (.86 A/R) to be exact. It can flows enough air for 350 hp with the proper supporting mods and can spool 15 psi by 3k rpms on a 2.0L engine 8)

 

[twlplague]

If you only want around 250 whp, a Garrett GT28RS would be great. It spools very fast and can still make over 300whp if you ever want to push a little further. It's pricey, but it would be perfect

thanks...this was the type of information i was looking for!!!!

i dont only want 250hp but until i get used to that much power i dont want a bigger turbo than i can handle
and plus i can afford a monster sized turbo anyway

 

[mr2 guy]

im planning on running about 10-12 psi boosts which will get me about 200-220ish HP when I get my LS. IM going to use a T3, they spool quick, and are capable of about >300 HP. The T3/T4 Hybrid spools in the same time b/c of the T3 turbine they have,but is just capable of producing more power b/c of the T4 compressor.

Check This out...
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/view.phtml?f_cat=Turbo+Chargers

 

[8urcivic]

I've heard alot of people like T3/T4 i think? I dont know anything about turbos and performance to be able to give you any helpful comment. Haven't gotten that far yet. lol

people like these with a 48-56 trim.

 

[Chuckie Finster]

If you've got the money, GT28RS is king. Excellent spool up and trust me....250 whp on our little cars is FAAAAASSSSTTT!