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Gday Everyone,

I'm lookin at a new turbo for my baby :mad:

Its an AiResearch T3 T04B rated at 450hp with the following specs:

Compressor wheel - 54 trim

Compressor housing - 60ar

Turbine side - 48ar

T3 Flange

Its apparently a straight drop in replacement for R32's (gtst). My car currently has the following:

Apexi Power FC

3" cat back exhaust

Bleed type boost controller, boost now up to 10 - 11 psi

Pod type air filter

Couple of things i hope someone can help us out with,

1 - Would this turbo really be a straight bolt on?

2 - If so, would i need any other major mods done for daily driving stuff? Ie can i drive around on moderate boost - I eventually plan to install a FMIC, electronic boost controller & new turbo back exhaust system but the budget only goes so far!

3 - Can anyone comment on the quality / reliability of these turbos?

This is totally new ground for me so if anyone has any other tips or suggestions feel free to share! Cheers! :P

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1 - Would this turbo really be a straight bolt on?

I got one for mine and she nipped straight up without a single issue.

2 - If so, would i need any other major mods done for daily driving stuff? Ie can i drive around on moderate boost - I eventually plan to install a FMIC, electronic boost controller & new turbo back exhaust system but the budget only goes so far!

I'd keep the boost below 10psi until you get your 'cooler, otherwise you'll be generating too much heat for the stockie to disperse.

3 - Can anyone comment on the quality / reliability of these turbos?

Quality? Hahaha, all I can say is hold on to something solid when you launch!

Reliability? I've had mine for 3 months now with no issues at all. It originally came from my nephew who was running it on his R33 on full boost all day, every day for about 6 months. He also took out the Newman drags title in his class using the very same turbo. I'd say that would account for something.

Quality? Hahaha' date=' all I can say is hold on to something solid when you launch!

Excellent! :aroused:

If you don't mind me asking' date=' how much do one of these suckers go for?

$750 plus $25 shipping from some some bloke in Cairns. It brand new so seems like a good buy to me :P

Can't wait!

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