Thinking about turbos....
09-14-2009, 09:23 PM
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Thinking about turbos....
Haha, anyways so the question is - what turbo should I look at? Im currently running a T3/T61 w/ .63 exhaust housing that has a bit of shaft play and has needed a rebuild for awhile - havent got aroudn to it - but now im thinking about just going with something diff. For my setup - an auto - the t3/t61 is a lil slow to spool - and i dont really need the ~325-350 whp potential of it anyways. Ive been looking at either a T3/T4 50 trim with .48 exhaust housing or possibly a t3 super 60. Has anyone tried the super 60 on a tc? It seems it may have a little better top end than the 16g or 18g but would have the nice low end spool. Whats you guy's opinion on this?
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09-14-2009, 09:36 PM
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my opinion change to manual! or if staying on auto a .48ar turbine housing is good for auto! super 60 would be over kill in my opinion if your auto on a .63ar. try smaller. search around here there has been million of turbo post.
09-14-2009, 09:41 PM
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Yeah - i prolly shouldve clarified - im speaking of a T3 Super 60 - not a 60-1 
the super 60 is a pretty small turbo and yea regardless I'll def be going with a .48 exhaust. My .63 just sucks for spool lol and yea having the t61 compressor side is useless with my auto
the super 60 is a pretty small turbo and yea regardless I'll def be going with a .48 exhaust. My .63 just sucks for spool lol and yea having the t61 compressor side is useless with my auto
09-14-2009, 11:38 PM
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Also - another question to throw out - ive looked for pics to reference but I cannot seem to find any. Comparing a 5 bolt .48 exh side to a 5 bolt .63 exh side, is the flange position relative to the inlet flange different from one to the other? Basically, I fabbed my current downpipe based on the .63 housing im currently using, if i went to a .48 housing using the same 5 bolt flange, would it cause my downpipe not to fit right?
09-15-2009, 12:18 AM
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^^can you give me a few days? i need to sell my first gen magic the gathering cards to accomplish that.. i dont really want to part with those but turboz i cant resist.
much thanks in advance!
much thanks in advance!
09-15-2009, 12:54 AM
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Where were you about a month ago when I was selling my BRAND NEW t3 Super 60...See this thread https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=166664 for the info...I was not able to sell it and now have plans to do some trade work for the turbo but PM if you are interested and I will see if the guy still wants to do the work...Let me know, thanks, Tim
09-15-2009, 05:20 PM
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thanks
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09-15-2009, 05:22 PM
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GT2871 or GT2876 will probably make more power and spool quicker.. don't get me wrong though, the T04E 46 trim is a good turbo - especially when you consider the price difference.
What are your goals? Are you planning on making this a track car but still auto? If you're planning on getting the best of the best, get the GT.. if you want a nice affordable street car, get the T04E 46.
What are your goals? Are you planning on making this a track car but still auto? If you're planning on getting the best of the best, get the GT.. if you want a nice affordable street car, get the T04E 46.
09-15-2009, 05:32 PM
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The smaller the better for an Auto in my opinion..
However you also have to consider traction.. if you never plan on having good tires or suspension, you might actually want the lag so the boost builds gradually. If you spool too quickly without traction, you'll just be spinning tires all day.
However you also have to consider traction.. if you never plan on having good tires or suspension, you might actually want the lag so the boost builds gradually. If you spool too quickly without traction, you'll just be spinning tires all day.
09-15-2009, 07:28 PM
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Haha, anyways so the question is - what turbo should I look at? Im currently running a T3/T61 w/ .63 exhaust housing that has a bit of shaft play and has needed a rebuild for awhile - havent got aroudn to it - but now im thinking about just going with something diff. For my setup - an auto - the t3/t61 is a lil slow to spool - and i dont really need the ~325-350 whp potential of it anyways. Ive been looking at either a T3/T4 50 trim with .48 exhaust housing or possibly a t3 super 60. Has anyone tried the super 60 on a tc? It seems it may have a little better top end than the 16g or 18g but would have the nice low end spool. Whats you guy's opinion on this?
09-15-2009, 07:32 PM
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C'mon Don.. he has a slushbox. A 57 trim with a .63 AR Stage3 will be too much for it.
09-15-2009, 11:45 PM
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The smaller the better for an Auto in my opinion..
However you also have to consider traction.. if you never plan on having good tires or suspension, you might actually want the lag so the boost builds gradually. If you spool too quickly without traction, you'll just be spinning tires all day.
However you also have to consider traction.. if you never plan on having good tires or suspension, you might actually want the lag so the boost builds gradually. If you spool too quickly without traction, you'll just be spinning tires all day.
09-15-2009, 11:57 PM
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Then upgrade your tires to something wide and sticky and get a GT2876.