Other turbos with a T3 flange?

[mp5jeff]

here's a link to hks turbos, notice alot of them will fit a t3 flange.http://www.mercurymotorsport.com.au/partturbo/turbo.html

 

[funktownp5]

Have u checked for exhaust leaks?

 

[mp5jeff]

an exhaust leak won't affect spoolup really...only boost leaks will(he's getting full boost at 3-3500rpms anyhow, there isn't a leak..

 

[funktownp5]

Thats the only that came to mind other than a vacumn leak. Maybe a blown turbo?

 

[roni]

how about this HKS?

http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=1670

 

[Little Beavis]

wait, you want a gt30 but don't trust garrett? who else makes it?

Dude, you're killing me! Yes, I'm leaving too much to interpretation here. I have a T3 (old school technology that I do not trust). I believe there are good Garrett turbos out there (I do not have one of these - mine is "Air Research" aka Turbonetics). I will not put another turbo of the same technology in my ride. The GT30 is a dual ball bearing of different technology. Thus, I would be willing to give it a try if people think it is a good solution.

oh yea to answer you, depending on the size of the gt30(theres more then 1) it will be close to the size of a t3 i believe, but it will be dual ball bearing hence it will spool alot faster.

Now this is the help I was looking for! THANK YOU! Do you know or can you recommend the A/R that I would want. I think I'm at .48 and .60 right now on my T3 (stick close to that, or should I have something different). What do you have?

theres a bunch of hks turbos that fit a t3 flange..

Anyone know much about these (I don't). Are these a good solution?

Note: Jeff, thanks for sticking it out. . .I know you have a wealth of info. . .I was just trying to get at it (having a rough day already) so I wasn't communicating that well. . .but apparently Roni enjoyed it, so at least I made her day!

 

[LinuxRacr]

Wow Roni, that's similar to Azian6er's snail! (hmm)
Expensive as hell though...(nervous) You'd have to lay down some serious couinage! (eek2)

 

[Little Beavis]

Yeah, those are beautiful, but not cheap. I just need one that works and I'm expecting it won't be cheap.

The GT30 seem to be a bit big on that link. The Garrett page show them with a .71 trim, which is bigger than what I have but better than a .8 or a 1.0! Doesn't tell me what the other side is though.

 

[mp5jeff]

don't forget in the sizes of the wheels, will affect the turbo lag also, not just a/r sizes..mine is .48(turbine)/.60(comp), but they are pretty big wheels, im not positive on the sizes..

 

[mp5jeff]

the hks lines are good turbos(imo) and the gt stands for ball bearing if you didn't already know for the hks'..

 

[mp5jeff]

don't forget to get the same power outa the smaller turbo you will have to run more boost...

 

[mp5jeff]

outa curiousity, you every try break boosting from a roll?? i think you will definately change your mind about the whole lag thing...just be carefull because you might lose control of the car if you aren't ready for it(not sure how much power you are pushing but my car definately gets loose doing this)

 

[funktownp5]

Found this price. OUCH!!

http://store.yahoo.com/cheapturbo/newgargt63ar1.html

 

[funktownp5]

I would go with the more efficient TO4E compressor and .63a/r.

 

[jersey_emt]

Screw it and go with one of these

 

[mp5jeff]

I would go with the more efficient TO4E compressor and .63a/r.

that would be laggier then a t3 compressor...although would create more power at lower boost =)

 

[funktownp5]

I dont think the gt30 has anything other compressor than a T4.
I would expect full boost until 4K but it would make hella powa!

 

[vindication]

Screw it and go with one of these

this would be great for my twin turbo project I have in mind for my Pro.

 

[BigTymer2k3]

http://www.jgstools.com/turbo/trbflg.html

check this site out, it has pics and dimensions of turbo flanges. I got my turbo gear there for my Corolla.

 

[Mental Addiction]

theres a bunch of hks turbos that fit a t3 flange..

HKS=relabled Garrett.