I'm looking into the to4 series turbo and the Z interests me. Any owners. Imput is much needed! I'm also thinking about intercoolers and radioators as well.

 

Its the same as a T04r only bb(i believe spools 500rpm sooner?) and a lot more expensive, it also wont last as long.

 

Why wont it last as long? Is it because its a ball bearing turbo? Or some other reason?

 

My first FD was running a Garrett T04Z turbo, superb turbo, developed 450@wheels at 1.3 BAR on a dyno dynamics rolling road, spooled really quick. I have a second FD now with a T04R not as responsive, how I miss my T04Z the boost response was superb!! plus I notice my AIT was lower as well

 

Save yourself some money and get a hold of A-Spec tuning. They can get you a 500R turbo setup that will spool faster than a T04Z and still produce the same or better numbers. Plus it will wind up being less expensive than buying a T04Z from HKS. Last time I checked those turbos were ungodly expensive. Just my .02

Zach

 

My TO4Z turbo was the Garrett version not the HKS one, purchased my kit from Oz

 

What was the price on the Garrett version? I was under the impression that you couldn't get a T04Z anywhere else but HKS. Thanks for the info.

 

I'm also running the Garrett branded T04Z bought from Aus (with a 1.00 a/r exhaust)

These links should give you an idea of how much they are for the turbo alone

http://www.boostonline.com.au/shop_p...asp?prodID=630
http://www.racespec.com.au/shop_deta...c85b5fd5bd3098
http://www.horsepowerinabox.com/HPIAB2/prod382.htm

bear in mind, that's aussie dollars not US