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Primordial Grand Master

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Hey,

I was just wondering if anyone knows much about apexi turbos? I just found (after 6 months owning my car), that I have an aftermarket apexi turbo!! I never noticed as it's a low mount, and tucked away behind heaps of stuff! :/

Does anyone know whether they are a good turbo or not, compared to the likes of Garrett etc.

I'm trying to find info on apexi turbos but i cant find much at all.

Any help would be appreciated! :D

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Bunta Grand Master

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Hey,

I was just wondering if anyone knows much about apexi turbos? I just found (after 6 months owning my car), that I have an aftermarket apexi turbo!! I never noticed as it's a low mount, and tucked away behind heaps of stuff! :/

Does anyone know whether they are a good turbo or not, compared to the likes of Garrett etc.

I'm trying to find info on apexi turbos but i cant find much at all.

Any help would be appreciated! :D

You must have thought that the stock turbo on the R33 was pretty good!! It sounds to me like it would be a AX53B70 P25, I have one of these to go in my R32 with an RB25. I have not fitted it yet but the previous owner made 236 RWKW on only 12psi!!! The only other result I have seen from an RB25 is 268RWKW at 1.2 bar (But stay tuned mine is going on in around 2 weeks :D ) . I was told when I was looking around that this turbo is roughly equivelent to a HKS 2535 but in reaality it seems to have better response and a better top end. So in short yes it is a very good turbo! What other mods do you have cause your car should be obviously faster than a stock turboed car!!! I will attach some pics of my turbo (May help with identifying!)and the dyno graph from the old owner!

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Primordial Grand Master

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Holy craaap thats awesome! :/

When I bought the car (from a private importer, i'm the first aus owner) the guy said "yeah it's got a stock turbo in it"

Other mods that came with it:

Apexi Power FC + Controller

Apexi Boost control kit for PFC

Apexi GT Spec Intercooler

Apexi Strut braces front+rear

Apexi N1 Spec Coilover shocks

Apexi Exhaust

I got it dyno'ed today at UAS at 185.2kw @ 0.9bar, and the guy said "Its in DESPERATE need of a tune (like 13-14 AFR all the way thru the range.. waaay too rich)" He also said "Has it got an aftermarket turbo?" when I said no, he said "Are you sure!? cos you have a VG30 Air sensor on there... plus different IC piping, so it looks like a bigger turbo has been on there at some point!" Hence, why I decided to look!!

I cant see the red tag unfortunately.. I wont be able to see it unless i dismantle half the engine bay! I may just do that for peace of mind

Thats great! what a bonus! Haha

I'm gonna get it tuned and boost it up then!!

Well bunta I hope all goes well, good luck with the install. please keep me posted on your progress! :D

Thanks for the info

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do these turbo's fit up to the standard exhaust manifold and dump pipe flange?

my mates r32 rb20 came over with this turbo (ax53b70) and a stock manifold and stock dump/front pipe so its a direct bolt on 380hp turbo.

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Bunta Grand Master

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do these turbo's fit up to the standard exhaust manifold and dump pipe flange?

Sure do, If you buy new you get al the lines you need too! Unfortuneately I bought second hand and I am missing two water lines. But for what I paid for it I dont care!

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