Carzy Driver

I just got a new AiResearch T04B08 turbo for next to nothing. It's a .60 compressor and a .69 turbine. what does those numbers mean and is that any good? planning on using it in my FC if I can't get this other turbo, a T04E, whatever that is... heard the E is better than B??

Is there any good guides I can learn info about turbos from?

Thanks

RETed

Pop the compressor housing off and measure the major and minor diameter.
Post the numbers...


-Ted

Carzy Driver

compressor major: 2.748 in
compressor minor: 1.840 in

have yet to measure the turbine but will do so later today

Thanks -Dave

RETed

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/TURBO/tmodels.html

Closest thing is a T04B S-trim?
If so, this is basically the same size as the stock Hitachi HT-18 on the FC turbo.


-Ted

Carzy Driver

ok, not that bad than, for 25 bucks. what does s-trim or p-trim mean? just an easier way of describing the turbine wheel?

RacerXtreme7

iTrader: (2)

You need to do some research on tubos before you waste too much money on one for your car. The turbo you have is way way too small for a rotary. Its a $25.00 paper weight, even Honda guys go for something bigger. S trim referes to your compressor wheel and P trim is a turbine trim. Theres many trim levels per family (family would be T25, T3, T4, T6 etc.). Trim is a ratio of major and minor wheels either described in numeric form (such as a 57, or 60 trim) or in alpha numeric (S-trim, H-trim etc). Turbines in general use alphanumeric (such as N,O,P,Q trims).

Theres a wealth of knowledge on the net and this forum in particular. Search, read and get your learn on.

~Mike............