Going single turbo....wheres/whos the best vendors for kits etc.
10-19-04, 12:18 PM
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Going single turbo....wheres/whos the best vendors for kits etc.
Hi there, my fd3 is about to get rebuilt soon.
So i have decided to use this time to look for a single turbo conversion, so i will need obviously a single turbo kit, fmic, injectors, uprated fuel pump, apexi power fc.
Does nayone know where theres a good shop/vendor to get the complete set-up from....i'm thinking t78/t51r for a turbo.
Any links for vendors/shops would be great.
Thanks,
Dan!!
So i have decided to use this time to look for a single turbo conversion, so i will need obviously a single turbo kit, fmic, injectors, uprated fuel pump, apexi power fc.
Does nayone know where theres a good shop/vendor to get the complete set-up from....i'm thinking t78/t51r for a turbo.
Any links for vendors/shops would be great.
Thanks,
Dan!!
10-19-04, 12:33 PM
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www.rx7store.net is one of the best for prices. Although shipping could kill you going that far if you want it relatively fast.
10-19-04, 01:16 PM
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Jason will treat you good. The shipping may not even be that bad but i was just assuming.
Since you're in England, trying out the GT40R or R85 might be an interesting experiment for you since it would probably make your car the only one of its kind in all of England which to me would be neat. Both are probably a step ahead of the T78, the T51R I'm not sure though. Not to discount the GReddy and HKS kits as both are top notch. There are just so many options when going single.
Since you're in England, trying out the GT40R or R85 might be an interesting experiment for you since it would probably make your car the only one of its kind in all of England which to me would be neat. Both are probably a step ahead of the T78, the T51R I'm not sure though. Not to discount the GReddy and HKS kits as both are top notch. There are just so many options when going single.
10-19-04, 01:23 PM
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Yeah the GT40R is dual ballbearing and it is hard to beat performance wise. Thats more on the T51R size level.
The T78 is closer to a GT34/40R but the 35/40 will spool up quicker and have alot better powerband. (its been shown in dynos on the 13B)
The T78 is closer to a GT34/40R but the 35/40 will spool up quicker and have alot better powerband. (its been shown in dynos on the 13B)
10-19-04, 02:37 PM
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Take a look at A-Spec Tuning too. They offer some kick *** kits and they'll treat you very well. I'm running their GT35r kit and have been nothing but happy with it.
www.a-spectuning.com
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10-19-04, 03:29 PM
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This r85 kit......which company is it made by?
Anything to do with this guy?
http://www.kgparts.com/R85.htm
You guys think i should go with something different instead of t78/t04 route yea?
Dan!!
Anything to do with this guy?
http://www.kgparts.com/R85.htm
You guys think i should go with something different instead of t78/t04 route yea?
Dan!!
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No T78 is a good proven turbo.. But the GT35/40R will make power earlier in the power band, and i've even seen them make more peak power. then alot of T78 setups.
If you can get a T78 cheap. go for it. Places like A-spec sells a GT35/40R setup for ~3K USD i believe.
THey also sell a GT40 if you want to be on the larger side.. GT35/40R is considered very streetable.. full boost ~3.6K usually for the 1.06A/R(i think it is 1.06) The GT40 is quite a bit larger. prolly full boost ~4.5K+
If you can get a T78 cheap. go for it. Places like A-spec sells a GT35/40R setup for ~3K USD i believe.
THey also sell a GT40 if you want to be on the larger side.. GT35/40R is considered very streetable.. full boost ~3.6K usually for the 1.06A/R(i think it is 1.06) The GT40 is quite a bit larger. prolly full boost ~4.5K+
10-19-04, 04:18 PM
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35R is a great street setup, very hard to beat for response and most don't really run them hard.
40R is a little closer to your T51 idea but will be better in response.
42R is basically a T51 but ball bearing and different exhaust A/R options. I can set you up with one of those for around the same price as the T51.
40R is a little closer to your T51 idea but will be better in response.
42R is basically a T51 but ball bearing and different exhaust A/R options. I can set you up with one of those for around the same price as the T51.
10-19-04, 04:46 PM
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Wow.....there are so many more options available now.
I'm just looking thro your site right now zero 1.
I must admit, i did kinda just think t78/to4....maybe t51r setups only.
Basically, i use the car on the streets, but i want to have the edge over the to4 size/style kits, apparently theres a bit more lag with t78, but if these gt35/40 kits spool up earlier, but make same power...then its very tempting.
What about 42r?.....is that similar in spec to the r85 i have seen on that kgparts.com....anyone with experience of that particular turbine?
You guys are right aswell, i think i would be one of the first in the UK with this setup.
Would i be able to fit a greddy 3 row intercooler ok still?....will i need to have some custom hardpiping made to make the greddy intercooler fit with one of these turbines?
Dan!!
I'm just looking thro your site right now zero 1.
I must admit, i did kinda just think t78/to4....maybe t51r setups only.
Basically, i use the car on the streets, but i want to have the edge over the to4 size/style kits, apparently theres a bit more lag with t78, but if these gt35/40 kits spool up earlier, but make same power...then its very tempting.
What about 42r?.....is that similar in spec to the r85 i have seen on that kgparts.com....anyone with experience of that particular turbine?
You guys are right aswell, i think i would be one of the first in the UK with this setup.
Would i be able to fit a greddy 3 row intercooler ok still?....will i need to have some custom hardpiping made to make the greddy intercooler fit with one of these turbines?
Dan!!
10-19-04, 05:22 PM
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Thanks for clearing that up zero 1....much appreciate it!
I better have a think on which one to get then....
Nice one lads, thanks.
Dan!!
I better have a think on which one to get then....
Nice one lads, thanks.
Dan!!
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10-19-04, 06:01 PM
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Haha...hence the kgparts advert on our site brian!!....hehe.
Not bothered about being first for this and that blah blah....just trying to weigh up my options.
Cheers,
Dan!!
Not bothered about being first for this and that blah blah....just trying to weigh up my options.
Cheers,
Dan!!
10-19-04, 06:30 PM
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Hey just thought I'd let you guys know Sean is running a fall sale going on the 35R kits for $2999, my buddy was looking into this and informed me of it. www.a-spectuning.com
10-19-04, 06:39 PM
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Wow.....there are so many more options available now.
I'm just looking thro your site right now zero 1.
I must admit, i did kinda just think t78/to4....maybe t51r setups only.
Basically, i use the car on the streets, but i want to have the edge over the to4 size/style kits, apparently theres a bit more lag with t78, but if these gt35/40 kits spool up earlier, but make same power...then its very tempting.
What about 42r?.....is that similar in spec to the r85 i have seen on that kgparts.com....anyone with experience of that particular turbine?
You guys are right aswell, i think i would be one of the first in the UK with this setup.
Would i be able to fit a greddy 3 row intercooler ok still?....will i need to have some custom hardpiping made to make the greddy intercooler fit with one of these turbines?
Dan!!
I'm just looking thro your site right now zero 1.
I must admit, i did kinda just think t78/to4....maybe t51r setups only.
Basically, i use the car on the streets, but i want to have the edge over the to4 size/style kits, apparently theres a bit more lag with t78, but if these gt35/40 kits spool up earlier, but make same power...then its very tempting.
What about 42r?.....is that similar in spec to the r85 i have seen on that kgparts.com....anyone with experience of that particular turbine?
You guys are right aswell, i think i would be one of the first in the UK with this setup.
Would i be able to fit a greddy 3 row intercooler ok still?....will i need to have some custom hardpiping made to make the greddy intercooler fit with one of these turbines?
Dan!!
My advice is stay away from the T51. Its laggy as hell and you are not going to like it. If you go with a T-78 it will mate up to the greddy intercoolers, so no fab work involved.
Another good kit to consider is the XS Engineering T04S kit. Its comes with everything you need including intercooler piping and blow off valve. This turbo will give you well over 400HP.
Jason
10-19-04, 07:17 PM
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Another thing to consider is the fact your right hand drive??? yes??, my guess is the XS kit wont work, the greddy kits might, and your right they will fit without fab work to the IC pipes, but please do not listen to Jason he got rid of his 7 for a EVO!!! 40R's will prove themselves just fine.
10-19-04, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero R
Another thing to consider is the fact your right hand drive??? yes??, my guess is the XS kit wont work, the greddy kits might, and your right they will fit without fab work to the IC pipes, but please do not listen to Jason he got rid of his 7 for a EVO!!! 40R's will prove themselves just fine.
HE DID WHAT? wow, i can see getting an evo for a daily driver along with your FD, but replacing it altogether?
I love my T78 kit, to me, it is the pefect single turbo setup. Good power and not as much lag as people think it has. good luck with your selection.
10-19-04, 08:10 PM
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HE DID WHAT? wow, i can see getting an evo for a daily driver along with your FD, but replacing it altogether?
I love my T78 kit, to me, it is the pefect single turbo setup. Good power and not as much lag as people think it has. good luck with your selection.
I love my T78 kit, to me, it is the pefect single turbo setup. Good power and not as much lag as people think it has. good luck with your selection.
I sold it to fund other projects and got another kid coming
If I want to drive a 7, I have 15 out back I can drive
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10-19-04, 09:44 PM
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Yes, dont listen to me. I have only been selling these kits about 3 years before Sean even had an RX-7. Im still waiting for the proof on the 40R
This sir is misinformation, car was bought in end of 94 I believe. You fell for one of the Sean is something he's not routines if your referring to what I think you are. Call me sometime we can discuss it.
Proof will come. Most of the kits you've seen are either weak motors or stock ports. I believe one person has done 412 or 415whp at 15lbs on pump gas, with a somewhat rich tune, not bad. I dont see too many T78s doing that.
Not knocking the T78, I'm just saying lets wait and see once a good tune on a good port gets. Their are more T78's in the high 300 than the mid 400 range.
10-19-04, 11:52 PM
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I love how "the motor is weak" or its a stock port
Ive seen a 40r with a ported motor...butt dyno says 450ish at 20psi 100 octane...not impressed...
Ive seen a 40r with a ported motor...butt dyno says 450ish at 20psi 100 octane...not impressed...