Single Turbo RX-7's Questions about all aspects of single turbo setups.

Considering going single, have some questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-20-04, 01:55 PM
  #1  
Chasing numbers

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
sk8world's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Question Considering going single, have some questions

Ok, I know this topic has been covered and I have ready many other post but just wanted to ask a few questions again....
I have had problems with my stock twins and have not been able to fix the transition problem so I have been running non-sequential... I have spent a good deal of time researching the problem, still no fixy yet... At the same time I have always wanted to add a single turbo to my car. I guess the idea of cleaning up the bay area not to mention less trouble shooting in the future with the possibilites of bigger HP numbers is enticing. I will be looking for a kit that I can run on my stock port motor. I am sure a street or race port is in the future. My goal for now is to have a reliable turbo system and add a few more ponies. My car is driven 3-5k miles a year MAX! I would say there are 30k miles on the motor..
Old 04-20-04, 03:50 PM
  #2  
Chasing numbers

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
sk8world's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
So come on guys, give me your 2 cents as of what kit is the match for me.
Old 04-20-04, 04:22 PM
  #3  
20B FD|20B Cosmo|S5 TII

iTrader: (1)
 
paximus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: SLC
Posts: 850
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
if you give us some goals to shoot for we can help a little more. such as: hp, drivability, affordablity, what its used for, ect... its much easier then.
Old 04-20-04, 11:31 PM
  #4  
Chasing numbers

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
sk8world's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
ok...I will be looking for a kit that I can run on my stock port motor. I am sure a street or race port is in the future. My goal for now is to have a reliable turbo system and add a few more ponies. My car is driven 3-5k miles a year MAX! I would say there are 30k miles on the motor..

1. So say 400hp area for now.
2. Car is drive just for fun, so drivabilty is really not a major concern but I am not looking for a trailer queen.
3. Price, well best bang for the buck.. Have been looking at the t04s and gt35/40..
4. Will hit the drag strip a few times but I am not chasing numbers. I will track the car on a few lap seasons. Mostly just out for a ride and see if anyone wants to play!
Old 04-26-04, 07:10 PM
  #5  
SEMI-PRO

iTrader: (2)
 
ZoomZoom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,865
Received 36 Likes on 31 Posts
Originally posted by sk8world
ok...I will be looking for a kit that I can run on my stock port motor. I am sure a street or race port is in the future. My goal for now is to have a reliable turbo system and add a few more ponies. My car is driven 3-5k miles a year MAX! I would say there are 30k miles on the motor..

1. So say 400hp area for now.
2. Car is drive just for fun, so drivabilty is really not a major concern but I am not looking for a trailer queen.
3. Price, well best bang for the buck.. Have been looking at the t04s and gt35/40..
4. Will hit the drag strip a few times but I am not chasing numbers. I will track the car on a few lap seasons. Mostly just out for a ride and see if anyone wants to play!
if you need to pass emission the Apexi RX6 is a great choice. it retains the Smog pump and is ball bearing so it spools fast and its not bad for about 380 HP. The GT3540 I have is also very sweet but i dont know if it can retain the air pump (smog) with the new manifold or not. Ask Steve or Sean at A-spec tuning in chicago. They make the Kits. I love mine.
Old 04-26-04, 08:57 PM
  #6  
twinturboteddy ws my idol

 
AMRAAM4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 2,347
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
www.kgparts.com

R85 kit
Old 04-27-04, 03:16 AM
  #7  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (27)
 
1revn3rdgen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The to4r also sounds like a good turbo to go with you could make a little more power then the to4s
Old 04-27-04, 05:06 PM
  #8  
Senior Member

 
Garrett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 402
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Shooting for 400 horsepower is not a "few more ponies" it is a major power increase. With those stock ports I would suggest what I have the TO4S. The TO4R would make a slight more power theoretically but the TO4S will mate with the stock ports better, in my opinion.

I have stock ports and looking for around 400 but I may not get that unless I port my motor.

Plus, with the TO4S you get a complete kit and they are dirt cheap to rebuild unlike the GT35/40.
Old 04-28-04, 12:40 AM
  #9  
Chasing numbers

Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
sk8world's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Garrett, Whom did you buy your kit from and at what price? I am about 99% sure I am going with the gt35 kit due to the quality of A-spec's kit compared to the other ones I have seen on here. Also I really like the quick spool time. I have searched on here and not found many if any people who had to get the turbo rebuilt (center section replaced) at an early stage. Also A-spec has the kits on sale for 2999 and thats as cheap as I have seen the t04s kits with quality manifolds and comparable wastegate. So it seems like that is the smart choice due to getting a more exspensive turbo at the same price.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SakeBomb Garage
SakeBomb Garage
9
05-11-20 10:04 AM
SakeBomb Garage
Group Buy & Product Dev. FD RX-7
8
10-09-15 10:05 PM
Nosferatu
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
7
09-05-15 02:13 PM



Quick Reply: Considering going single, have some questions



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:25 PM.