wanting opinions on t61 turbo..

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cyrus240sx
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ok i have been looking around at turbos for awhile now and i was wondering if this would suit my needs.... i want a turbo that spools by 4k-4.5k, not worried about lag too much, and i want alot of power.... around 400hp+ as i build up the car.... i found a garret t61 turbo at http://www.turbocalculators.com for 650 bucks... and it looks to be one that would suit my needs... anyone know if it would? is it too big? also heres a compressor map..



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How do you feel about spending some money, and getting something like a GT35R? I run one on my car, and it is absolutely fricking awesome. Its rated to 680hp, but spools 20psi by 4500rpm

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now thats the gt35r dual ball bearing one right? around 1700? thats a bit pricey for me... i just wanted something a little bit bigger than a t3/t4... wouldnt spend more than a grand tho on the turbo itself....maybe a phat ka-t pk-35 would be a good choice?

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well after looking at the dyno sheet for the phat ka-t s13... i think thats the turbo i want.... now i just have to get my damn loan.... i guess i answered my own question....

seems to finish spool around 4200... and thats perfect for me... and its only 862 bucks... not badk, not bad

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PK uses a variant PK35 non-ball bearing a a different turbine. the gt35r is listed around $1300

i run a precision pt61. is a not-as-effiecent on-center turbo but still hits 20psi before 4500rpms uses a t4 turbine also.

give me an email at [email protected] if you are serious about buying a turbo, im starting to work with my uncles shop that deals precision


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