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Tru2Blu · 07-10-2006, 04:41 PM

Just looking for some feedback as to who you guys think makes the best or quickest spooling turbo. I've heard that precision/garrett are the best. what else is out there?

This will be going on a KA-T.

TalonTsi97 · 07-10-2006, 04:43 PM

For quick spooling look into ball bearing turbos. PTE looks like they have good stuff from my searching. Turbonetics also looks very good.

OptiCon · 07-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Mmmmm, Ball bearings. And remember, the lighter the wheel, the easier it is to spool. There is nothing quite as satisfying as some titanium aluminide goodness.

doug · 07-10-2006, 06:09 PM

Spool time and etc also relies on what motor it is being applicated on.

Tru2Blu · 07-10-2006, 06:46 PM

I was actually looking at the Precision SC6176-E, the SC6169-E and the SC6152-E. thanks again for the input.

KrautFed20V · 07-10-2006, 07:35 PM

garrett GT ballbearing FTW!

i don't know what size you're looking for but probably somewhere around GT32R would be sick

stwhy · 07-10-2006, 07:53 PM

That's a question only you can answer only you know how you drive what you want your car to drive like so well you just gotta do research and decide what you want your car to do

Tru2Blu · 07-10-2006, 08:37 PM

^^^ i hear ya. thanks for the advice.

Krautfed20v, i was looking at that one too.

igo4bmx · 07-10-2006, 10:40 PM

transient response of a ball bearing turbo will make you love to have one!

how much power do u want to make?

Tru2Blu · 07-10-2006, 11:37 PM

i want to make between 400 and 480 to the rear wheels.

05OCsrt-4 · 07-10-2006, 11:40 PM

my personal opinion is that i won't go anything but garret, i haven't heard of many complaints and they warranty their products, great turbos and you'll love the power of their dual ball bearings

doug · 07-11-2006, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru2Blu

I was actually looking at the Precision SC6176-E, the SC6169-E and the SC6152-E. thanks again for the input.

I had an SC6152E on my spec-v.. it spooled up real fast.. and was capable of 500+whp.

koho2731 · 07-11-2006, 01:12 AM

ck out www.turbo-concepts.com they do great work and they can build you what ever you need. What every you do do not cheap out on the turbo or you will pay for it in the end. TC is the only place I will trust to put my turbos together.

wgknestrick · 07-11-2006, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru2Blu

i want to make between 400 and 480 to the rear wheels.

This doesn't equal fast spooling turbo.

GT30R (.82A/R turbine) is probably the fastest spooling turbo capable of your 400whp goal on pump gas.

Tru2Blu · 07-11-2006, 09:45 AM

^^^ i am aware of that, im planning on rebuilding the motor before all this. but i hear so much talk of turbo lag i was just wondering about peoples experiences.

ej20wrx123 · 07-11-2006, 05:25 PM

I wouldnt really worry about spool up
1) Its over rated
2) you have a 2.4L
I would def get a garret gt turbo.... a 30r if you looking for about 500 and a 35 if your looking for about 600.

stwhy · 07-11-2006, 06:37 PM

I would say 500 for a 35 ond 400 for a 30 cause those are maxed out race gas numbers probably that's what I'd think at least a 35r would be your best bet for that kind of power and it should spool nicely its just what kind of 35 now really

ej20wrx123 · 07-11-2006, 07:44 PM

If you want a quick spooling turbo you should be maxing it out to meet your goals.

SoStock92 · 07-17-2006, 01:12 AM

Garrett T25 for the win...

laff

SoStock92 · 07-17-2006, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stwhy

I would say 500 for a 35 ond 400 for a 30 cause those are maxed out race gas numbers probably that's what I'd think at least a 35r would be your best bet for that kind of power and it should spool nicely its just what kind of 35 now really

My friend is making 617/625 on a GT35R on a 3.2L inline 6.

07-10-2006, 04:41 PM	#1
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	Best turbo? Just looking for some feedback as to who you guys think makes the best or quickest spooling turbo. I've heard that precision/garrett are the best. what else is out there? This will be going on a KA-T. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

07-10-2006, 04:43 PM	#2
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	For quick spooling look into ball bearing turbos. PTE looks like they have good stuff from my searching. Turbonetics also looks very good. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	Mmmmm, Ball bearings. And remember, the lighter the wheel, the easier it is to spool. There is nothing quite as satisfying as some titanium aluminide goodness. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

07-10-2006, 06:46 PM	#5
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	I was actually looking at the Precision SC6176-E, the SC6169-E and the SC6152-E. thanks again for the input. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

07-10-2006, 07:35 PM	#6
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	garrett GT ballbearing FTW! i don't know what size you're looking for but probably somewhere around GT32R would be sick __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Spool time and etc also relies on what motor it is being applicated on.

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stwhy Tri-State Training Wheels Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2013 My Ride: sindstar iTrader: (0)	That's a question only you can answer only you know how you drive what you want your car to drive like so well you just gotta do research and decide what you want your car to do

07-10-2006, 08:37 PM	#8
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	^^^ i hear ya. thanks for the advice. Krautfed20v, i was looking at that one too. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

07-10-2006, 10:40 PM	#9
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07-10-2006, 11:37 PM	#10
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	i want to make between 400 and 480 to the rear wheels. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

07-11-2006, 01:12 AM	#13
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	ck out www.turbo-concepts.com they do great work and they can build you what ever you need. What every you do do not cheap out on the turbo or you will pay for it in the end. TC is the only place I will trust to put my turbos together.

07-11-2006, 09:45 AM	#15
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	^^^ i am aware of that, im planning on rebuilding the motor before all this. but i hear so much talk of turbo lag i was just wondering about peoples experiences. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

07-11-2006, 05:25 PM	#16
ej20wrx123 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South south NJ Member #523 My Ride: 2000 RSTI ej207 TS 2.5XTR iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt really worry about spool up 1) Its over rated 2) you have a 2.4L I would def get a garret gt turbo.... a 30r if you looking for about 500 and a 35 if your looking for about 600. __________________ 00 RS w/ EJ207 & Dom2.5XTR twin scroll 91 MR-2 Gen3 swap w/ SC61 SOLD 06 STI 320whp/375wtq SOLD GVR4 381/2000 SOLD 02 330whp wrx SOLD

07-11-2006, 06:37 PM	#17
stwhy Tri-State Training Wheels Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2013 My Ride: sindstar iTrader: (0)	I would say 500 for a 35 ond 400 for a 30 cause those are maxed out race gas numbers probably that's what I'd think at least a 35r would be your best bet for that kind of power and it should spool nicely its just what kind of 35 now really

07-11-2006, 07:44 PM	#18
ej20wrx123 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South south NJ Member #523 My Ride: 2000 RSTI ej207 TS 2.5XTR iTrader: (0)	If you want a quick spooling turbo you should be maxing it out to meet your goals. __________________ 00 RS w/ EJ207 & Dom2.5XTR twin scroll 91 MR-2 Gen3 swap w/ SC61 SOLD 06 STI 320whp/375wtq SOLD GVR4 381/2000 SOLD 02 330whp wrx SOLD

07-17-2006, 01:12 AM	#19
SoStock92 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1721 My Ride: 92 BMW 525, 95 BMW 525, 87 BMW 325, 95 BMW 530 iTrader: (0)	Garrett T25 for the win... laff __________________ 1986 BMW 325E -- 1992 BMW 525i -- 1995 BMW 525i -- 1995 BMW 530i