ok i have a turbo 2 '87 question is its really a dumb question but can someone tell me the turbo sizes like for example what is bigger what is smaller , like t04, t70? etc...... the bigger the number the bigger the turbo or No? thats something thats always got me confused ....... By the way i posted a while ago about porting tools , i ended up buying a micro grinder its a bit fatter than a highlighter marker (to compare in size) an its rpm's are beautiful works real good , small compact can be held in one hand like a pen ......

 

im no turbo genius, but i think that theyr different by brand. right? and like the t-04 is smaller than the t-06 or 08 and the t70 is bigger than the t60 or am i mistaken?

 

you have the hitatchi t18, and it depends on the brand i think, bigger number, bigger turbo

 

Garrett turbo FAMILY sizes
T25 < T28 < T3 < T04 (T04B < T04E < TA45)

Garrett GT-series FAMILY sizes
GT25 < GT28 < GT30 < GT35 < GT40 < GT42/45

Mitsubishi turbo FAMILY sizes
TD04 < TD05 < TD06 < T67 (hybrid TD07 and TD06) < TD07 < T78 (hybrid TD08 and TD07) < T88 (or TD08)

For 13B applications, we're really only concerned about Garrett T04 and Mitsubishi TD06 models and larger, for single turbo applications.

Garrett T04B (compressor) models
S-trim < V-trim < H-trim < 60-1 (Turbonetics calls it a T04B family, although others call it a T04E family)

Garrett T04E (compressor) models
"46" trim < "50" trim < "57" trim < "60" trim

Turbonetics (compressor) models
T58 (TS04) < T61 < T64 < T66 < T70 < T72 < T76

Now that you're thoroughly confused, other manufacturers use different nomenclature for their turbo models. There seems to be a current trend to use compressor wheel (major) diameter for turbo (compressor) models. Thus, a "PT67" is a 67mm compressor wheel, but it's supposed to be the same size as a Turbonetics T66 - go figure.

Then there's the HKS stuff, which they like to make their own models names - T04S (not to be confused with the TS04), T04R, T04Z, T51R (the T51R Kai series is based on a Garrertt GT42).

It's very hard to compare turbos across different manufacturers.
Just to give a loose idea of specific turbo capabilities...

Garrett T04B V-trim - 300hp
Garrett T04B H-trim - 350hp
Garrett T04B 60-1 - 400hp
Garrett T04E "60" trim - 400hp
Garrett GT3540 (GT35 turbine / GT40 compressor hybrid, BB center) - 400hp
Garrett GT40 - 500hp
Garrett GT42/45 - 600hp+
Mitsubishi TD06 - 400hp
Mitsubishi T78 - 500hp
Mitsubishi T88 - 600hp+
Turbonetics T58 / TS04 - 400hp
Turbonetics T66 - 500hp
Turbonetics T72 - 600hp
All numbers are at the wheels on a DynoJet and on pump gas (92 pctane).

I haven't even covered the A'PEXi (IHI), Blitz (KKK), and others...


-Ted

 

would all of them fit into our cars which one is good to use on our cars and make 400rwhp on medium boost and 450+ rwhp on high boost

 

also reted if i need help with a t2 engine when i get a t2 would you be willing to answer my questions when i upgrade the turbo and what else i need to do when i upgrade the turbo

 

Define "medium" boost and "high" boost?
The above numbers are for each model at around the limit of pump gas - at around 17psi to 18psi of boost.


-Ted

 

I can try and help if I'm not too busy.


-Ted

 

whats the best kind of single turbo set up for a 13b-re?
Thanks

 

very good info ted, im saving this post

 

Depends how much money you got and what kinda power you're looking to make?

Expensive, best, fastest spooling up to 400hp - Garrett GT3540, 1.06 turbine A/R
Cheap, economical up to 400hp - T04E "60", 60-1, TS04
Economical up to 500hp - T66 or equivalent

I prefer the Garrett turbos due to the fact that they are easily and cheaply rebuildable in the U.S.


-Ted

 

im looking to get 1 that would put me around 400rwhp, whickh 1 of those doesnt have too much lag?

 

GT3540 would have fastest spool-up, but it's also expensive!

Any of the 60-1, T04E "60", or TS04 will do the job.
Drop the turbine A/R down for best response.


-Ted

 

gt3540 vs gt30 would be fast spool?

and make 400whp?