AWD-RWD racer

iTrader: (5)

i dont think he was saying which are the top 5 best turbos to use. just basing the "top 5" on what people are actually running on their cars. (i.e. most popular top 5)

ProjectD

iTrader: (15)

I was a happy camper with the T04R. now I'm trying something a bit more streetable with the GT35 series. I don't think I'll be dissapointed

mono4lamar

iTrader: (32)

500r is suppose to be really good for the street... I love the R85 though. Slight lag, very nice kick though...

Jumbogumbp

+1 for the r85!

signofinfinity

+1 for the T04R

Jason

iTrader: (5)

T78's were the rage about 5 years ago. Mainly because they were one of the first kits out for the 7. Nothing wrong with it and I ran it on both my 7's.
Today, most people are going for a faster spooling turbo that will still give them good HP. GT35R, T04R and T04Z are what I sell the most of right now.

Jason

Iwan

In my opinion, the most popular turbo in US right at the moment is the GT35- range. They are so many ppl. jumping onto the GT35 train which depart about 4 years ago and they are so many ppl. out of US which go the same route.

but what is the second most popular turbo? I don't think it is R85, and not T78 or T70. Them are to laggy for many ppl out there.

When I look into the "post your single turbo here" thread, I notice that most ppl ar using the T04S aka 60-1 turbos. I would say, that this is the second popular turbo for RX-7.

Third, hard to say, but probably the T04R or the T78. Both in the same power- range, and the T04R come just after theT04S era when ppl where screaming for more!

fifth? hard to say!

So what would you say?

REgards
Iwan

hondahater

iTrader: (2)

well I think there are a ton of people who have the 60-1 from years back but now that turbo is some what dated with a lot better turbo choices out there. The gt35r is the same size as a 60-1 though correct? For most people that wheel is perfect because you don't need a ton of boost to create some good power.

rx73rotorj

To save all of the guessing around i went through the "Post your single turbo setup" and wrote down what everybody had on their cars right now! But only on the FD's. Sorry FC owners.

Nuvolari

iTrader: (4)

Old school but it works T78, I wouldnt trade it for anything

joe-c

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rx6 just like stock twins

Jumbogumbp

Pop wise I don't think my r85 is anywhere near up there, but I think it's one of the better of the bigish turbos... I only know of 3 or 4 other people running them... I'd say the gt35 series is #1 then it's guess work from there... the 500r seems to be picking up momentum... the T04 series is very popular too. t-78 is popular cause it's a big turbo thats been around for a while...not cause it's the best in its class.
also hybrids are getting really popular... gt35/40r being a good choice.

GSB

Interesting list,

does depend alot on what you will be using the car for though surely ?

I did have a T78 on my last rx7 and now have the Apexi RX-6 unit, the TO4-R is similar in size and output as the T-78, but recently a few people have been running the TO4-Z unit ?

The T88 was a fav a while ago but the lag issue was too great, i think its really hard to number the best unit ? in different catogories it would make more sense ie Streetable / Drag / Track

Gurj

BLitzed33

Did you get it installed and running yet?

villision 1revin7

T-78+15psi= 440hp spools fast for me

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

i've settled on getting the T04R (possilbly the Z), but i'm curious. what about the T04R in your experience made it unstreetable? what's your port configuration and turbine A/R? i think this is an on-topic question, but if you feel it will mess up the thread, you can PM me your answer.

Shiri

my t-78 spooled fast. can't wait to see what this'll do

ProjectD

iTrader: (15)

My post was a little missleading. Like I said I was very pleased with the T04R And It was in no way "unstreetable or too laggy". That being said...I have a good sized street-port( not as aggressive on the primaries though) And the turbo was a 1.0 A/R. I just wanted it to spool a little bit sooner and was planning on just swapping to a smaller A/R. But with the boost levels I was running (under 17 psi) I wasn't quite where I wanted to be in the turbos efficiency range. With the GT3574 I plan on staying around the same boost levels MAYBE just a BIT higher with AI of course.

But I'm wanting to set the car up for some road course action but I still wanna be able to tackle a tight, technical auto-x course.

I don't know what you plan to do with your car but I'm sure you'll be happy with the turbo . Good luck

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

miscommunication, i guess.

i know exactly what you mean now and even more, you've cemented my choice of the T04R. thanks for clarifying. i think you're making the right choice for your autocross goals. good luck with your car, too.