which turbo??

[AlanH]

hi, i am currently converting my nova to c20LET and want to tune it a bit, already have ph5 chips, xe inlet, adjustable FPR, large FMIC etc. and im planning running a different turbo as the kkk one is ar5e. basically im wanting to run around 300-350bhp and have a manifold lined up with a t3 flange. dont want to spend silly money on a turbo so looking at one off a different car, should i be looking at something like an rs turbo t3? seen a renault 21 turbo cheap, exhaust housing is .48, compressor .42 apparently:confused: or will i need something a bit more manly like a t34 off a cosworth? also what actuator would you guys recommend? really dont have much of a clue with turbo's, first forced induction engine i've built. all help/advice is much appreciated

[let_nova]

i have 3 T3s here need refurb, would swap for kkk16.
or i have a mint t34. pm me

[djbrowney]

if i was wanting 300-350 bhp i would be buying a gt2876/2871 rs awsome turbo !

[let_nova]

if i was want what you want i would be but a gt2876 rs awsome turbo !

:wtf: english lol

[djbrowney]

sorry not awake yet lol

[let_nova]

lol

[alan b]

if i was wanting 300-350 bhp i would be buying a gt2876/2871 rs awsome turbo !
there mad money though, and he has a t3 flange mani? go for a t34 or t35 id say, laggier than a gt28 but sure ****it who cares.

[AlanH]

^^thats more like it, trying to keep costs down atm, spent waaaaaay too much on it already. and yeah t3 flange mani

[Count Vaux Alot]

UNIVERSAL-TURBOS (http://www.universal-turbos.com/head.htm)

Give us a try...we are happy to give advice and guide you in the right direction :thumb:

Hybrid t34 perhaps??

[alan b]

Hybrid t34 perhaps??

drool...

[Paul]

Not really mega money, thats turbo money.

Pay £350 for a T34, then get it rebuilt £350+ Thats £750, you can buy a brand new unit for £800ish

A T3 will do 300bhp just,

roughly
.48 T34 - 370bhp
.55 T34 - 400bhp
.63 T34 - 420bhp

[AlanH]

thanks lads, really cleared things up a lot for me. what about actuators and what sort of boost will i need to run to get the power i'm after? would a .48 t34 be less laggy than a .55 yeah? also are they internally gated or not? manifold has a takeoff for an external 'gate so not a problem if they arent

[let_nova]

the t34 i have in externaly gated.

[Paul]

Yeh the .48 is not as laggy as .55/63.

The .55 are quite rare. To run much over a bar reliably on a T34, you will need a 360 bearing. Afaik all T34s are internally gated. I have a .48 1.2 bar=353bhp

[Count Vaux Alot]

Paul speaks sense.....

[craig green]

Any old T3.... get one from a Metro turbo then.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Any old T3.... get one from a Metro turbo then.

Lol we have some of them!

[blue_peg_16v]

what about this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSSIE-T34-roller-bearing-turbo-tubular-manifold-NEW_W0QQitemZ260559494662QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3caa8e5e06

[Count Vaux Alot]

what about this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSSIE-T34-roller-bearing-turbo-tubular-manifold-NEW_W0QQitemZ260559494662QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3caa8e5e06

Looks like a copy to me

[AlanH]

the t34 i have in externaly gated. definitely? which one is it? .48/55/63?
and are copy turbo's that bad?
yeah count paul does seem to know what he's talking about, very helpful as is your own advice and everyone thats replied. im thinking my standard LET injectors will be useless for that sort of power so whats everyone using? will my standard loom with ph5 chips work ok? ideally wanting to go standalone but cant afford it yet

[djbrowney]

this is a steal imo !

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/422242-garrett-gt28rs-turbo.html

[AlanH]

can get a t34 for £2-300 though, bit laggier but similar power. trying to keep costs down ATM

[Paul]

Take it from me, never buy a second hand used turbo. End up costing you more in the long run. That kne Browneys linked up is a bargain.

As for injectors VXR's.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Take it from me, never buy a second hand used turbo. End up costing you more in the long run. That kne Browneys linked up is a bargain.

As for injectors VXR's.

Again Paul very true they have usually been removed for a reason! And that link Browney posted is were my money would be also they are excellent turbos!

[AlanH]

ID0102E code t34 turbo, would this be a.48? been offered a virtually new one for a reasonable price

[Count Vaux Alot]

The turbine housing A/R will be printed on the turbine housing simply stating A/R .48 etc

The code you have given could just be a casting number

[AlanH]

ar.42 on the inlet side and

p/n 465809-5012s

[Count Vaux Alot]

The A/R number could also be printed inside the turbine housing inlet (were the exhaust flange is) like this pic

CLICKY (http://www.maddyhome.com/canardpages/pages/voolivrebrasilia/ch23/gt25.3.jpg)

[Count Vaux Alot]

I can't find any info on that part number without being at work - even google is funking use less

[AlanH]

same bud, appreciate the help though. think you would be able to find out when you are at work?
cheers
alan

[Count Vaux Alot]

Possibly...its worth a try...