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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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What do you guys think about an FD with twin T66's?

Hey guys, I was wondering what you guys think of a custom twin T66 turbo setup. Let me know because its a setup I've been thinking about for my FD.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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sounds kinda retarded
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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The whole point of using twin turbos is to use two SMALL turbos for quicker spool-up with the same power as a larger single turbo.

What's the point of trying to spool up two large turbos? I mean a 13B can barely spool a T-88 by 5000 rpm. At that size, the turbo is not holding back your power output. Again, what's the point?
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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on that note... would you say 28/35's or 30/37's?
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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Re: What do you guys think about an FD with twin T66's?

Originally posted by stran6781
Hey guys, I was wondering what you guys think of a custom twin T66 turbo setup. Let me know because its a setup I've been thinking about for my FD.
Hahaha.. I'd love to see that on a 2 rotor, and you thought it was already a dog on the low end. That's one way to have no power band at all.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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Once you were up to about 10,000 RPM you might make some boost hahahahaha
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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It's been done on a Supra and it was badass.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Dont listen to all the people who talk every body down on the forums man. After sitting back and just watching 80% of them havnt got a clue what they are talking about. My t78 is at fullspool by 3200-3400rpms. If you wana a twin setup try going with a set of t3/t4 hybrids they are decently sized turbo and the ballbearing options mean quick spool.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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yea, i dont know about two T66's, thats a little too farfetched for a 13B to spool....but two ball-bearing turbos would def be possible. Only ? u gotta ask urself is "is it necessary and productive?" will you really be making that much more power reliably from those two monster turbos over a huge single?
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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Twin turbos just aren't as good as a single IMO for what most people want to do with them. Most people seem to want a drag machine that is realiable. Uh yeah ok... so you now have two of everything to break, you need a custom build manifold, it barely squeezes under the hood, and it produces tons of heat.

Singles are simple, that's why I love mine!
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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The Bi-State Custom Big Twin Turbo kit utilizes two T04-E Turbos with 3 inch inlets.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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Re: What do you guys think about an FD with twin T66's?

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Hey guys, I was wondering what you guys think of a custom twin T66 turbo setup. Let me know because its a setup I've been thinking about for my FD.
IMO, if you have to ask if this is something that can be done, then maybe it's something you shouldn't be doing

This twin setup would be pretty complex...you could try to operate them sequentially and 'copy' the vacuum routing fot the stock setup. But you will have all the problems associated with the stock twin setup. Non-seuqntial would simplify the operation, but a 13B trying to spool up two T66s?.

I dont mean to insult your intelligence, but this is the type of project that would require a lot of know-how. I meant what I said in my first paragraph. If you have to ask, then you dont want to be messing with it. Educate yourself more, then you can make your own decision about whether or not it can even be pulled off (or just take our word for it ).
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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The Bi-State Customs Big Twin T04E Turbo kit comes with Inconel turbine wheels and other misc items for quicker spool.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Re: Re: What do you guys think about an FD with twin T66's?

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This twin setup would be pretty complex...you could try to operate them sequentially and 'copy' the vacuum routing fot the stock setup. But you will have all the problems associated with the stock twin setup. Non-seuqntial would simplify the operation, but a 13B trying to spool up two T66s?.
I couldn't agree more. The point of the twins in the first place was to have the quick spool time of a small turbo, but the higher boost capabilities of a larger one. And the reason most people buy upgraded twins is because it is cheaper than buying a single (because of all of the other hardware that goes with it). Your setup would yeild slower spoolup time than stock, and slower than most other large singles (depending on seq or non-seq) and still cost the same, if not quite a bit more, as a more appropiately sized single.

Just not worth the effort IMO.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Big Twin Turbo Kits (Not Upgraded Stock Twins) are for people who want big horsepower and the "ooooh aaaah" factor. If you want to be unique and create enormous horsepower then a Big Twin Turbo Kit is for you.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by Resource
Big Twin Turbo Kits (Not Upgraded Stock Twins) are for people who want big horsepower and the "ooooh aaaah" factor. If you want to be unique and create enormous horsepower then a Big Twin Turbo Kit is for you.
And lemme guess, Bi-State can build it for him?
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by 911GT2
And lemme guess, Bi-State can build it for him?
Well, we already sell a Twin T04 E (3 inch inlet) with inconel wheels for faster spool.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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My friend Keith owns the Twin T66 Supra. What about a twin dual ball bearing T3/TO4E hybrid? My friend Keith owns a shop that could fabricate everything I need. I was thinking using either Turbonetics or Innovative.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Twin HKS 2835's and 3037's have both been done before....

Twin HKS 2835



Twin HKS 3037's

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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by stran6781
My friend Keith owns the Twin T66 Supra. What about a twin dual ball bearing T3/TO4E hybrid? My friend Keith owns a shop that could fabricate everything I need. I was thinking using either Turbonetics or Innovative.
That would work. Anything can be done my friend. It's just a matter of how much you want to spend. Why not go with a garrett based turbo? That's what we use on our Twin Turbo Kit and have had great success. The parts are easily attainable and very affordable.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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t3/t4 hybrids can be had for under 700bucks a peice...
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm planning on having a full all out custom car. I've already thought about having twin T3/TO4E hybrids by Innovative or Turbonetics, they definitely have to be ball bearing. I'm also going to get a custom twin Spearco core intercooler(one on top of the other with two endtanks from one side going out one on the other). I'll keep you guys posted on my car with some pics soon.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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Originally posted by Godzilla-T78
My t78 is at fullspool by 3200-3400rpms.
Please post a dyno sheet. I have seen a lot of 15 psi T-78 dyno sheets and NOT A SINGLE ONE made as much torque (and therefore power) as a near STOCK car at 10 psi until 4000 rpm.
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Those are some interesting filters on the 3037s
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Those are some interesting filters on the 3037s
Orange juice, anyone?
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