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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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When looking for an aftermarket turbo

i was just wondering if most turbos fit all setups.. or becuase we have a rx7 we are limited to only a few? and how can i tell which of these few we are limited too? thanks..

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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Well nothing smaller than a to4 t3/4's are to small and so are t3's, so anything on up from there is good, most use a to4 flange so most will bolt on to the same kinda manifold. Unless you get v-band. The only real difficult decision after that is

"To lag or not to lag, that is the question."

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 12:57 PM
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to my understanding, you can fit any turbo on any car as long as you have a manifold with proper flanges.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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the turbo that i buy i could probally just buy a flange to come with it right?
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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not sure as ive never done that before. im sure you could get one made. you can fab anything nowadays.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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the turbo needs to fitted to your

a. HP you want
b boost level you want to run
c CFM
d lag vrs top end

talk to reted, he'll probably help you more.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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well im looking for 450-500hp... boost around 20psi.... CFM ???? and a little lag is ok as loong as its starting to spool at 4500...
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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4500 is pretty high, even for a drag car.....3500 is where it's at...
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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its all about raceing! i was thinking about HKS t51 TO4R turbine 1.15 a.r clipped.. thats where i stand.. but i just want someting that will scare you, and be awesome when racing not autocross, maybe drag.. but more circut and top speed
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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Get a gt35/40 or a t-78. The 35/40 will spool quite a bit faster, and its still good for upto 27-29psi I hear. However, the t78 will make a little more power once its spooled.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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what prices are we looking at for the t-78.. i am wanting to do an all HKS thing....??
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 12:55 AM
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boost around 20psi???? Start looking into a well built motor and alot of fuel to put into it, for that type of set up, your gonna spend some bank, also your gonna need ems, and loads of other stuff, I think that you need to take a ride in a car with 350hp and see what you think, this can be done on a sort of budget, withought spending loads of cash on your car and running at like 16-17 psi.

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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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this is what im doing..

STAGE 1 :
-3 pc 2mm apex seals
-RB Sway Bars
-Ractive Strut Bar
-4" TID
-Blitz blow off valve
-HKS Front Mount $1700USD
-3.5" Down Pipe w/ 3.5"back to muffler
-Ported Manafolds
-HKS FCON V PRO
-HKS Wastegate
-Perma cool 16 inch $89USD
-RB FCD $90USD

STAGE 2:
-Type II Modified Stantionary Gear 13B Front $250USD
-Type II Modified Stantionary Gear 13B Rear $250USD
-3-Window Bearing
-HUGE Bridge Port
-Intake Porting w/resurfacing
-Race Exhaust Porting
-1000cc primarys $300USD
-1200cc secondaries $330USD
-Oil pan baffle
-110 psi Oil pressure regulator (race)
-Upgraded Oil Jets
-Griffin Alumminum Rad
-Race Exhaust Air Injection Passage Plugging
-GTR Fuel Pump 315 liters per hour $349USD

STAGE 3:
-SS Oil Lines + Fuel Lines
-Greddy Profec A boost controller $440USD
-HKS Turbo Timer Type 0 $89USD
-HKS Boost Gauge $115USD
-10mm Plug Wires $100USD
-NGK 11 Plugs
-3 msd 6a's

STAGE 4:
-B&M Power Plus Voltage Control For Fuel Pumps
-Ultima Red Top Battery $150USD
-SS Clutch Line $20USD
-Tiltion Clutch + Flywheel
-FD coils and FC igniters

STAGE 5:
-Kaaz lsd $799USD

STAGE 6:
-HKS t51 TO4R turbine 1.15 a.r clipped
-HPI Manafold

STAGE 6:
-Fully adjustable Tein setup
w/camber plates at all four corners

STAGE 7:
-17" Volk Racing TE-37
-275/40 tires


These are my plans and i know what im doing i was just curious on turbos and there fitment
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 03:24 AM
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Are you gonna sell your house to pay for all that ****?
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:02 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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haha this is a project that im working on... im just looking for advise on a turbo not what all im going to do we had this thread already :p
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