Which turbo for me, help please?

[GunMetalR33]

OK, I dont really know sh*t about turbos :-} but have been reading recient posts to try to build up my Knowledge.

From what i have read the GT2530 is a good responsive turbo that can make about 250rwkw.

My current perf mods are:

3' turbo back zaust,

zaust cam gear,

cold air box with pod,

FMIC,

PFC Pro,

ceramic button clutch,

supra twin turbo fuel pump jap spec (was told that they flow better than GTR ones by far, maybe somebody can varify that?)

NGK irriway7 plugs.

I think thats it.

I would like a turbo that doesnt lag any longer than 3,500 but still comes on boost hard. I plan to get new injectors and a z32 afm in the future but not for awhile. My car currently makes just over 200rwkw on the standard turbo, what turbo whould make a good replacment for me?

any advice would be great thanks.

[Guest INASNT]

Do a search man, there has been so much info on turbos over the last few months.

Do u think u will be happy with 250rwkw?? Coz u will get bored of that also after awhile

[GunMetalR33]

I got the impression that for about $4000 I could go for the gt2530, but anything above that would require external waistgates and lots more dosh?

[Guest INASNT]

or u could spend less than half and get a garrett.

u can go as big a hks 3037 pro s which is internal gated.

personally i wouldnt pay double the price for a turbo that does the same thing

[GunMetalR33]

The setup I am refering to is something like this:

Garrett GT2530,

fuel regulator,

injectors,

retune of the pfc pro,

Which i though would be about 4g's after stuffing around with oil and water lines extra...

[Guest INASNT]

u will need a new fuel pump also.

[GunMetalR33]

I already have a new fuel pump, do you think my price estimate is accurate?

[RS500]

check this out if you're interested in a HKS GT2535.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=35520

[Guest INASNT]

injectors cost $1000

fuel reg $400

Gt2530 -$2000 if u can find a good second hand one.

But then u will need z32 afm also, clutch, and an ebc

[Guest INASNT]

check this out if you're interested in a HKS GT2535.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=35520

seems abit cheap for a 2535

[RS500]

yeah, i think he just wants to get rid of it and get something bigger.

[skyhi psi]

try gcg turbos 0418645461 in canberra they do a high flow on yours whilst there at it, it gets new roller bearings new steel exhuast wheel so big boost is possible(ceramic wheel wont shatter)and apparently will do just as good as 2530 and costs bugger all in comparision

[Ustasa]

Plus the GCG unit comes with free surge on demand.

Stick to new Garrett turbo's and pay the extra to get them fitted to your car. At least the factory has half a idea on how to match turbines to compressors.

[Steve]

you wont need a fuel pressure reg if you are doing injectors.

probably better off with a 2535 or 2835 than 2530, as it will make the power a bit easier.

$1550 is a bargain for a second hand HKS turbo, even if it needs rebuilding it will be a better price than new. you can also sell your stock turbo. It will be a good idea to upgrade the pipe from AFM to turbo to, so anther $150-200 there, then similar may be needed for turbo to cooler. Oil and water lines, $300 or thereabouts. Injectors around 1K. AFM around $350 with a plug.

be ready to pay around 5-600 for a full remap with the injectors too.

good luck

[GunMetalR33]

I have started to think that if I am going to spend around $4000 on a 2535 setup then I may as well save up a bit more and go for something like a GT3035 or something alike...

Does anybody out there have a setup like this? & what are your experiences with it, eg power, boost, spool up time and so on & what price range would I be looking at for this?

[RS500]

i think you mean a GT3037 if it's HKS.

Steve is the man to ask about the GT3037S as he has one on his R33 which is making good useable power.

Steve, the floor is yours ....... ;-)

[GunMetalR33]

what about the GT3040?

[Guest INASNT]

once u start going 3037 and 3040 high mounts be prepared to spend around 10g's to get it working properly.

[GunMetalR33]

I am talking about a garrett not HKS, INASNT: you have just put on a setup like this right? What do you think of it and what was the final cost?

[Guest INASNT]

yes i have and it awesum. I cant use the full potential of my turbo until my engine internals are done which will be another 5g atleast.

Budget around 10g if u already got fmic, exhaust. I got a few extra things like ligtened flywheel and cam gears also.