Turbo question

[devildr1ver]

I just recently posted a topic stating that I was looking for about 400-500 rwhp and I have revised my decision for that and go with 300-350 rwhp. I just wanted to know what would be the best turbo to go with: Garrett's GT2871RS (disco potato) or a T3/T4 turbo??? Ive heard from a few friends that they THINK it would be a T3/T4 but I don't know, I'm new and just starting my mods. Also, I have no idea why they said the T3/T4 was the better choice for reaching my horsepower goals. And what do I need to really look for when looking to buy good turbo for my KA? Anyone's input would be great, thanks!

[WDRacing]

First lesson, the T2 flanged turbo's are ALL to small for the KA24. It's not always about the compressor. The exhaust side is also a huge part of the equation. For you the BEST turbo is a T3/TO4E with a .63 AR exhaust housing. Any of the trims will work, I have a 50 trim myself.

WD

[devildr1ver]

Hey thanks WD. But ummmm....what's "trim"??? lol I feel like such a noob.

[tigwebu]

go with a t3 63 trim, but that my .02

[WDRacing]

63 trim? No such thing, but thanks for playing. The trim is for the compressor wheel. Each compressor has a MAP, which is dependent on the trim of the wheel. For instance, a 57 trim is good for a few more hp IF you are running more boost.

The 50 trim compressor wheel is the best over all wheel.

[devildr1ver]

Thanks again WD...always lookin out. Btw, you got Yahoo IM? Or you just got AIM?

[WDRacing]

Download Trillian and you can chat with everything, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, whatever. But I just use AIM...

[hannibal]

63 trim? No such thing, but thanks for playing. The trim is for the compressor wheel. Each compressor has a MAP, which is dependent on the trim of the wheel. For instance, a 57 trim is good for a few more hp IF you are running more boost.

The 50 trim compressor wheel is the best over all wheel.

devil, check out Garrett's tech pages. They explain trim, a/r, and how to read a comp map.

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