Time to have my own Turbo Build Thread

[GMalatrasi]

Yeah it's a lil bigger than what it should but that's what was available at the time, and it was "cheap"... (nothing about turbos is cheap).

I'm still waiting on parts too.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Your "to be spent" total is way off man. Add $1000 to that. Seriously, there's alot of stuff you are missing... All of us who have done the turbo thing can attest.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Btw, do NOT run an oil restrictor with that turbo...

 

[GMalatrasi]

Btw, do NOT run an oil restrictor with that turbo...

Really? I was told that it needed it... Do you know where I can find out for sure?

and about the money... Yeah I know there's more but that's just counting what's on the list.
If you know of things I need to add let me know of them.

 

[Kansei]

Btw, do NOT run an oil restrictor with that turbo...

Isn't it a GT28RS? I don't remember and can't see the pics at work.

 

[GMalatrasi]

Yes it is a GT28RS

 

[yashart_mp3]

STOP

That is not a gt28rs. That is a gt2876r (gt25/40r). That is a massive turbo. It has a 4" inlet, and a 2 or 2.5" outlet. This turbo uses a gt28rs turbine side, with a gt40r compressor side.

I high suggest you rethink the installing this turbo right now. You need forged internal, period. Your car is automatic too, correct? You are asking for serious trouble with that turbo setup.

I would honestly stop while you are ahead. I would hate to see another "blew my engine thread"

 

[GMalatrasi]

STOP

That is not a gt28rs. That is a gt2876r (gt25/40r). That is a massive turbo. It has a 4" inlet, and a 2 or 2.5" outlet. This turbo uses a gt28rs turbine side, with a gt40r compressor side.

I high suggest you rethink the installing this turbo right now. You need forged internal, period. Your car is automatic too, correct? You are asking for serious trouble with that turbo setup.

I would honestly stop while you are ahead. I would hate to see another "blew my engine thread"

Could you explain the differences in more detail and why I shouldn't use this turbo???

 

[GMalatrasi]

I knew it wasnt a normal GT28RS cause it was too big but on the compressor it says a/r.70

 

[Kansei]

well that does explain the gihugic compressor on that thing

yikes.

Is it just not possible to run it at really low boost or something?

 

[GMalatrasi]

that would be my guess...
I dont think it would do any harm with the boost pressure I'll be running.
Although it wont be very efficient, in other words it wont be much of an improvement in power.
Right??

Damn it now I probably wont be getting this done till summer... F*CK!!!!

 

[Kansei]

Hybrid Connection has a sale going on on Garrett turbos last I checked..

... a new MSP-like turbo (GT2554R) is still $850 dollars though http://hybridconnection.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=36

 

[Kansei]

"
This Garrett GT2876R Turbocharger features:

• Ball bearing center section
• Oil & Water-cooled bearing system
• Best suited for unique applications such as asymmetric turbo installations
• Not recommended for general performance applications
• Has option of 0.64 or 0.86 A/R turbine housing
• T25 turbine inlet flange
• Wastegate actuator is not included

This Garrett GT2876R Turbocharger isn't recommended for generalized performance applications, but is best suited for 1.8L to 3.0L engines making 280hp - 480hp."

If that's the turbo you have it does sound like it's way big for your needs... but so what if it's operating well below it's efficiency range, it'll still work at low boost and make ok power right? Then you can sell the turbo and get a different one some other time.

 

[yashart_mp3]

Could you explain the differences in more detail and why I shouldn't use this turbo???

Simply put, its a large hybrid turbo. Much larger than the stock GT25 found on MSP's. The T25 creates more than enough power to blow a stock engine. A gt28rs is a great turbo for people looking for more power, but really need forged internals to take full advantage of the turbo. The turbo you have, is better suited for someone looking to make BIG power. For daily driving (and the fun factor) this turbo won't deliver. I think you would be much happier with a T25 or GT28rs, which will spool faster, have better throttle response, and be less dangerous for the engine.

Also how do you know it's not a GT28RS?

Because I know turbo's Just looking at it I could tell it was not a gt28rs. Then I saw the .70AR on the compressor housing, which verified my thoughts.

 

[GMalatrasi]

DAMN!!!!!

 

[Kansei]

argh sucks that this came right before your install week, hurry up and make a for sale thread on a forum that isn't filled with weak engines

 

[GMalatrasi]

like?

 

[yashart_mp3]

My suggestion to you, (and you'll probably make out on the deal!) is to sell that turbo on ebay. They sell for about $800 used there. Then buy a used stock MSP turbo ( I sold my used one to Kansei for $225). Now, you have a few extra dollars in your pocket, and a turbo better suited for fun

 

[yashart_mp3]

Hmm, looking at the pictures again, it looks like it has a 4 bolt discharge flange (what the downpipe connects too) on the turbo. If it is a 4 bolt, then it means that you have a T3 turbo inlet flange. Which could mean even better news for you, as T3 turbos are much cheaper than the dual ball bearing GT series turbo, like you currently have....

Take a look/ and or pic of where the downpipe connects to the turbo. Does it have 4 or 5 bolts?

 

[Kansei]

Yash is that avatar pic the turbo you sold to me? it's so mint I love it haha.

just wish I actually had my car to drive.. just a few more days of this G5 bulls*** haha.

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Man I can't get over how much it sucks that this news broke so close to your turbo install date.. you've had the turbo for quite a while