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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Turbo Comparison Question

I am looking to replace my stock twins in my fd. I have my selection narrowed down to GT35R, GT40R, or the T-88. I have been reading previous posts and people were saying that the GT35R spools quicker than the T-78 and people recommend the GT35R over the T-78, but how does the T-88 compare to the GT35R or even the GT40R? Is the GT40R worth the extra money compared to the GT35R? Let me know your opinions on these three turbos.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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the T88 doesn't compare with the 35R at all...2 totally different turbos. define what your goals are and it will pretty much answer the question for you.

35R is a great street turbo, good spool, decent power capacity.
40R is like the T78 mixed with a 35R...spools relatively quick and can make big numbers.
T88 is for dyno queens and 1/4mi junkies.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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im looking for a good street turbo that will give me the highest HP. How many hp will the GT35R put out? I read on another thread that the GT40R will do 650 hp, is this true? Because I'd like to get my fd up to 600+ hp sometime, but it will be used mostly on the street.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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If you want 600+, I would recommend a GT42R...but there's no way you're going to make 600+ on pump gas no matter what turbo you run...

Not to be a dick, but what are you going to do with a 600+ hp car on the street? I don't think it would be much fun to drive. I think you need to give some thought to your goals and what you need to achieve those goals. A turbo that will make 600+ whp will not be considered a "good street turbo" by most.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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So is it fair to say you get about 400 hp from the GT35R? Ok, lets say I'm looking for about 400-450 hp from a street turbo. How do the GT35R and GT40R compare? What other turbos are considered good street turbos? What about HKS turbos, would they be a good street turbo?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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the Greddy T78/T88 and the GT35R are totally different turbos that behave differently. Street car=35R Race Car=T78/T88 (or a bigger GT series turbo like a 42R)
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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So is it fair to assume that the GT40R is a street turbo or not? If not, is there other brands of street turbos?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by spike2085
So is it fair to say you get about 400 hp from the GT35R? Ok, lets say I'm looking for about 400-450 hp from a street turbo. How do the GT35R and GT40R compare? What other turbos are considered good street turbos? What about HKS turbos, would they be a good street turbo?
I was wondering the same thing. How big of a difference is there between the GT35R and the GT40R??
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Well, my two pence worth and once again i may be wrong. I am seting up a to4r just to be in the 500 range. now, i am speaking theory, since i am still purchasing the stuff. However its not just the turbo....u will need the uprated fuel system, IC, Managment, ignition etc.... then yes, i dont see why you wont make you target and close. i have my doubts if you can ever get that power from pump gas.
I reckon and i stand to be corrected, that a to4r with the relative porting and air ratios should get you 500+.
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ps, all this said is for having the benefit of a street turbo....
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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so what is the performance difference between the GT35R and the GT40R? I know the GT35R is a good street turbo, but what about the GT40R? Or is that more of a race turbo?
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spike2085
so what is the performance difference between the GT35R and the GT40R? I know the GT35R is a good street turbo, but what about the GT40R? Or is that more of a race turbo?
Turbonetics T61 is a good street turbo.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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anyone else?
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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faster than most

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anyone else?
i sure like my rx6 apex
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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lets throw a Turbonetics 60-1 and 62-1 into the mix, I've heard mixed reviews on the 62-1 but nothign but good things about the 60-1. I'm shooting for 400-450 whp at around 15-18psi on the street with 93 pump gas.
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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So the A'Pexi Rx6, Garrett GT35R, Garrett GT40R, Turbonetics 60-1 are all good street turbos correct?
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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anyone?
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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go with this turbo..its the one im going with on my halfbridge port

http://store.yahoo.com/cheapturbo/garrettt4to4r.html
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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anything else?
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