Turbo options

Johnboy72 · Post by **Johnboy72** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:47 pm

Ok, just looking for some suggestions here. I'll be saving some cash for my swap when I go to Iraq. So I'm hoping to make 300-400 hp. I have the stock turbo that came with the JDM 4g63. Believe it's a TD04. Jeremy told me it's the small turbo from the automatic car. I also have the stock turbo I was given with the 87 Starion parts. Want to say it's a TD05-12A. Actually pretty sure of it. Jeremy states the TD04 is small but wondering about the one off the Starion and if it's an improvement or not. If not, I'll be looking for a different turbo...especially since I have a very nice aftermarket exhaust manifold that is flanged for a t3 I believe.

80D50SPORT · Post by **80D50SPORT** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:17 pm

JOHNBOY,

THE 12A OFF THE STARION IS THE SMALLER OF THE TWO..THE AUTO ECLIPSE TUEBO IS A 13G AND SHOULD HAVE A VISIBLE TWIN BLADE SET ON THE INLET SIDE ...DONT GO OVER 12LBS ..THROUGH PERSONAL EXPEREINCE I DISCOVERED IT WILL SELF NUKE! BTW DONT YOU HAVE TRUCK FORUMS TO BE BROWING?

lsr mike · Post by **lsr mike** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:06 am

PTE 6262 .82 trim

89coltgt · Post by **89coltgt** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:44 pm

For 300-400hp, you could go with an evo3 16g. This will be the least expensive turbo if you buy new. You can go larger, like the one Mike posted a pic of, it will make it easier to make power, especially on pump gas, with lag being the price you may have to pay along with the added cost.

lsr mike · Post by **lsr mike** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:50 am

True, the truck is not a daily driver by any means, and I've got plenty of time to spool up. The straight tubes of the exhaust manifold do mitigate the spoolup ossue though.

screemin eagle · Post by **screemin eagle** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:02 am

i have a fp green on my daily and its great. minimal lag great power at low boost. and on the conquest i have a percision 50trim mitsu bolt on i forget the model but it spools fast pulls to 8k. evo3 16g is a little small for what you want on pump gas

Johnboy72 · Post by **Johnboy72** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:53 pm

Ok, I'll get to looking around. So the evo16g is small...but others are saying it's great. I'm planning to drive this truck! It won't be a weekend warrior or trailer queen by any means. But see some idiots running around here with their fast n furious Hondas and Donk cars with 350s, I just want the satisfaction of make them drop their jaws when I'm givin' the truck hell!

boise-nic · Post by **boise-nic** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:45 pm

Johnboy72 wrote:Ok, I'll get to looking around. So the evo16g is small...but others are saying it's great. I'm planning to drive this truck! It won't be a weekend warrior or trailer queen by any means. But see some idiots running around here with their fast n furious Hondas and Donk cars with 350s, I just want the satisfaction of make them drop their jaws when I'm givin' the truck hell!

Dropping 1/4 mile times in NOT a direct function of how big your turbo is. There is such a thing as too big of a turbo. I've ridden in hondas with incredibly large turbos and you would be hard pressed to tell it was actually turbo until the last little-itty-bit of the rpm band. Yes, it pulls nicely once it's up there but you are limiting yourself to an incredibly isolated powerband which does nothing but piss you off if your driving around town because you can never get it in the powerband unless you actually drive it like you stole it...and that gets old after awhile.

Besides, a 16g can make your normal EVO or DSM feel pretty damn fast with a nice range to play with. Just imagine taking 1000 lbs off its weight! You'll be fine.

And don't be hatin on the 350z's...that's my baby!

Johnboy72 · Post by **Johnboy72** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:01 pm

No, not the 350z. I mean the guys with the box style Chevy cars jacked up on 24+" rims. I have one soldier (with a Caprice with 350 V8) is the fastest thing around.

I do appreciate the info. I have alot to learn about all things DSM and turbo! I'm used to just slapping a cam, better exhaust and 4 bbl then calling it a day. I just want a bad ass little street truck that will give some of these jokers a little taste of their own medicine.

Is the T3/T4 too big for street applications? I've seen one on craigslist for $250.

citrus3000psi · Post by **citrus3000psi** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:36 pm

Johnboy72 wrote:Is the T3/T4 too big for street applications? I've seen one on craigslist for $250.

No its not too big, however there are different trims for both the exhaust and compressor housings.

I'd suggest learning how to read compressor maps. They seem complicated but once you break them down you can determine which trim and turbo will best fit "your" powerband,

1941galant · Post by **1941galant** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:47 pm

Johnboy72 wrote:
Is the T3/T4 too big for street applications? I've seen one on craigslist for $250.

If you do pick it up, make sure you find out what brand it is. You pretty much want to stay away from the POS ebay turbos.

mxmikie · Post by **mxmikie** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:21 am

$125.00 http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/ ... mview=grid