Ideal Turbo Size

200SX-ZN · Post by **200SX-ZN** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:42 pm

Hi Guys.

I am new to the forum. And find this forum very interesting and helpful.

My question is what will the ideal size turbo be on my CA18DET 200SX S13, if i was to upgrade the turbo with a bigger one?

ChemCool · Post by **ChemCool** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:00 pm

And will still fit the stock manifold?

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:19 pm

Ideal for quick spool up and a decent torque band...

GT2860RS from Garrett... That would be my first choice

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobyga ... 7160_5.htm
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobyga ... 7160_7.htm

and it's direct bolt on...

Engine Parts is the local Garrett distributor, last time I checked they had in stock it was like R8900

Africa - Central, East & South
Engine Parts Turbochargers (Pty) Limited
Master Distributor
5 & 7 Loop Street
Free State
BLOEMFONTEIN, S. Africa
9300
Tel: 27(0) 51 409 2700
Fax: 27(0) 51 447 4258
http://www.engineparts.co.za/

Engine Parts Turbochargers (Pty) Limited
Master Distributor
66 Barney Road
Benrose, Gauteng
JOHANNESBURG, S.Africa
2094
Tel: 27(0) 11 538 8000
Fax: 27(0) 11 618 3320[/url]

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:23 pm

what about Garrett GT2871r - same thing with bigger compressor wheel, as far as i understand.

also available from engine parts???

i know rezlo can get, or you can try to import yourself!

VC

200SX-ZN · Post by **200SX-ZN** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:41 pm

I heard those turbos are quite potent. Which will be a better option though between the Garrett GT28RS (Ballbearing) and the Garrett T3/T4 (Hybrid) turbo?

I think the Garrett GT28RS will be better, and other opinions?

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:49 am

T3/T4 is a Danville mod... and you'll need to change your manifold, the other ones are a straight bolt on, well nearly you'll need to modify your hot pipe a little but nothing that can't be fixed with some silicon hoses.

I also heard good things of the GT2871R it spools a little later than the 60R, which is what I don't like, but it has a larger torque band which is cool.

For my personal preference I would still stick to the GT2860RS

200SX-ZN · Post by **200SX-ZN** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:39 pm

Yes i do like the GT2860RS.
What about the GT3071R?
Or is it to big for the CA18DET? Or does it take to long to spool?

Basically which turbo will be the best between the GT2860RS and the GT3071R? For a CA18DET?

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:07 am

GT3071R I think has a T3 housing... not sure at all... but would guess its too big for the CA18DET... Last thing I want is full boost coming in at 5000rpm

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:01 am

I spoke to turbo exchange, the ballbearing turbo's are very good but he said unfortunately these turbos are not as easely repaired as normal none ballbearing turbo's, this means 1 of 2 things, either when it goes you need to buy a new one or you wait for months so they can send it over seas to be repaired......he supplied a guy with one and the guy had to replace it 3 times in about 2 months....

my opinion is rather create your own hybrit t28.t3/t3.5, parts are easily availeble so it can be fixed easily

Dislex666 · Post by **Dislex666** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:40 pm

Vlade wrote:T3/T4 is a Danville mod...
<snip>

w000t!!! someone who agrees

Vl@de for president

Sokar · Post by **Sokar** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:47 pm

Dislex666 wrote:
Vlade wrote:T3/T4 is a Danville mod...
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w000t!!! someone who agrees Vl@de for president

Shame, poor Charl

But I agree, why hack something then there are 100% fitting alternatives for the same price

Dislex666 · Post by **Dislex666** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:08 pm

GT2876R FTW!!!!

Phinx · Post by **Phinx** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:38 pm

I wish I had R9000 just lying around.

With all points taken into account the T3/T4 is Danville but its damn more cheaper then a GT28RS even with the manifold and exhaust taken into account.

So yep its "danville" but so is a 1400 bakkie with a Turbo Mazda motor

ripped200sx · Post by **ripped200sx** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:36 pm

just finished installing a gt28rs on my s13.did a lot of justifying on y spending R8500 on a gt2860rs was the right thing to do.after about a month i realised, finacialy it wasnt a good choice. then went out and bought it. bolted it all in but running as expected.boost comes in at around 4500rpm.only 0.5 bar.my first turbo swop so im sure i stuffed up somewhere.if anyones got any ideas why boosts comeing in so late let me know.ill keep u guys posted if it was worth it or not.

200SX-ZN · Post by **200SX-ZN** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:36 pm

I would still rather go with the Garrett GT2860RS Turbo.
Ballbearing turbos makes more power than the hybrid turbo.

That turbo would do wonders for my sx on the 400m, because it spools soon.

P.S. It's not the size of your equipment that counts , but it's the way it performs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My choice?

GT2860RS!!!!!!!!!