top or bottom mount turbo......

[MOB240]

what are the pros and cons of each and why would i want to go w top mount over bottom mount or vice ver$a? any info would be greatly appreciated!

[TchouikoS13]

bumb.

im wondering the same thing

[l0nestar]

well, with a larger turbo, a top mount is easier to access and work on, but will cost a bit more....

HKS Cast bottom-mount is an awesome piece. Well worth the $.
Modified by l0nestar at 5:40 PM 4/9/2007

[Darius]

It is basically for turbo placement and fitment issues. Depends on what turbo/motor/chassis combination you're running. That's why you see so many different setups.

[Sil240]

well, with a larger turbo, a top mount is easier to access and work on, but will cost a bit more....

HKS Cast top-mount is an awesome piece. Well worth the $.

What????HKS has a Cast Top mount???Pics!!!Link me!!!I want!!!!!!!!!

[MOB240]

so im either gona go w the gt3076r or the gt3071r. havent decided yet. so which would be easier for me? top or bottom?

[USsil80]

depends on the manifold and if you have room between the engine and the frame... also with a bottom mount you move the wieght of the turbo lower in the car...

[l0nestar]

My bad, I meant bottom mount

[Sil240]

Awww that sucks!! I want a new mani!!!That fits lol

[Darius]

cdorhout bought a GT3076R and he's having issues getting clearance between the stock manifold and the compressor housing. On top of that, the more he moves the turbo out, the closer his downpipe gets to the steering shaft. What it has come down to is inserting a machined 1/4" spacer flange on the manifold outlet/turbo inlet to get compressor clearance. He'll probably have to get a new downpipe made, but I haven't talked to him about it for a week or so.

[Sil240]

Hey,How does a t3/t04e .60 ar comp fit on the stock Mani??

I know the T3/T04e .50 ar comp just fits perfectly, just has to be clocked correctly.