16G, who's used it? input please

[GTR PrYdE]

the thought of a DIY mani from jgs and a cheap 16g off an evo($150 tops) makes this seem like a cheap ka-t setup. not as cheap as a t25 setup but makes more power of course. input is appreciated

[wcbjr]

Can you weld the specific flanges for that turbo?

[GTR PrYdE]

I believe its the same as the 14b flange, and it's pretty easy to come by

[WDRacing]

http://www.roadraceengineering...s.htm

Lots of flanges and gaskets. The idea sounds decent to me, I'm not familiar with the trim of the turbo, but it will work.

[GTR PrYdE]

thanks! to put things into perspective, the turbo is efficient on pump gas until about 23psi. normally that it makes around 330whp but thats on a 2.0L. i don't know how much a 2.4L would affect that

[WDRacing]

Sounds good to me, crank it up BRAH

[Chezedik]

It is a little small, and we do not know that it is smaller in capability than the T25, since a map was never released. Basically, I don't think you hit those power levels until almost 20, right? Can you use that? The T3 is tried and true, and with a .48, will work famously for fast spool. Also, the TD06-20g is the best bet for our motors (Came on the Typhoon/Syclone and is in the Greedy kit).Then again, I am running the T04b, and so I am one of those ***holes who doesn't listen. So if you are stuck on the 16g, and can make it happen, then good luck.

[GTR PrYdE]

Its not so much that I'm stuck with it, but seeing as how cheap these turbos can be had(under 150 in good shape), coupled with a diy mani, it seems like a very cost efficient setup that is reliable. I would rather go with a GT32 or 50trim, but the cost is almost double for a good setup. From the looks of it though, I cannot find a twin scroll 16g flange...I'm pretty positive it flows alot better than a t25, on evo's its a great stock turbo that puts them around 330whp with just bolton's.

Thanks for the input, keep it comin'

[Chezedik]

It maps out to 18 psi to hit 330hp, and it's efficiency is only at 60% at this point. A Super 60 would probably be at about 65% at this same boost level and output. So yeah not a huge diff. If you can make it work, then more power to you.

[Not_a_sr]

if you go with a 16G go with a EvoIII big16G they are compareable to a gt28rs with i felt quicker spool up and more left on the top end. i ran one on my ca18det for a season, i never upgraded my fuel setup or tuned it so i was maxed out at 260-275whp. with some bigger injectors and tuning it could have made 350-380 hp. you can put togther a cheap log manifold ,they are internally gated so you can put that money towards a custom down pipe. if you need more power later you can always go for what a 20G.