turbo?
Wannabe yuppie
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From: Madison, WI
A bunch of companies make turbos using the Garrett system as far as naming goes...GT, Turbonetics, etc etc.
I believe Drag kits come with a T3 0.63 a/r turbine and TO4E 57 compressor, if not that exactly then something close to that. Generally when you look at dynos of cars with a Drag kit on them you'll see that the turbo doesn't even start to spool past 3000 RPM which is a bit more waiting than I prefer. The trick is to find a turbo that spools reasonably quick but also gives you good power up top. One way to do that is use a ceramic ball bearing turbo which will spool faster than a standard-bearing turbo for the same given trim, of course that's a $550 option from Drag.
I believe Drag kits come with a T3 0.63 a/r turbine and TO4E 57 compressor, if not that exactly then something close to that. Generally when you look at dynos of cars with a Drag kit on them you'll see that the turbo doesn't even start to spool past 3000 RPM which is a bit more waiting than I prefer. The trick is to find a turbo that spools reasonably quick but also gives you good power up top. One way to do that is use a ceramic ball bearing turbo which will spool faster than a standard-bearing turbo for the same given trim, of course that's a $550 option from Drag.
pukimonster
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Originally posted by sutrusu
cusom is the way to go!
in the end, you will spend as much as buying a kit, but you will have better parts
for instance, i will have a better manifold, intercooler, and wastegate. plus instead of FMU i will have hondata... all for about $100 more than a drag kit.
cusom is the way to go!
in the end, you will spend as much as buying a kit, but you will have better parts
for instance, i will have a better manifold, intercooler, and wastegate. plus instead of FMU i will have hondata... all for about $100 more than a drag kit.
Turbo Mafia Soldier
Joined: May 2002
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From: San Diego
If you sign up on honda-tech you get a 10% discount from IP. Just wait for a group buy if you really want to get a good deal. As for turbo sizing, the t3/t4 combo is really an all out drag turbo. Its about as large as you really want to go but with that you also get lag. A 3'' downpipe and exhaust will help spool faster but there will still be a very noticable amount of lag. Its all just preference. Do you want a fast spool up or high end power?
turbo > bodykit
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: pot hole hell
Originally posted by brtecson
what kind of manifold are you going with? how much?
what kind of manifold are you going with? how much?
max rev manifold... www.maxrev.com
i paid $300, but they sell for like $395 i believe. forged stainless.