The Garrett T51R and HKS T51R SPL is the same core but are not the same covers / housings.
The GT4202, GT45 76mm inducer compressor, T51R, HKS T51R, Billet 76, Billet 74, Billet 72, Turbonetics T72, T74, T76, PTE 76, PTE 74, PTE 72 all use essentially the same compressor wheel in different trims.
Don't be fooled by thinking any of them is a newer design. They are very good comp wheels but are all same same.
The New Billet B76-GTS uses a T7 7075 billet compressor wheel that is of the same design but is stronger and lighter.
Other compressor wheels that should be looked at in this frame size are The Billet S72-GTS, Billet S75-GTS and BorgWarner S372, BorgWarner S375, BorgWarner S475. Again all these comp wheels are from the same casting but in different trims. These are extended tip technology compressor wheels (ETT). This is some technology that is fairly new to the performance seen.
These comp wheels have a much lower surge limit, flow more and are exceptionally efficient at high pressure ratios.
The Billet S72-GTS and BorgWarner S372 flow similar to a GT4202 but have a 72mm inducer. The Billet S75 and BorgWarner S475 out flow the HKS T51R SPL by around 8lb/min, have much lower surge limit, and are super efficient at high pressure ratios.
The down side to the BorgWarner’s is they are quite bulky (They are freaking huge) and are only available as Journal bush bearing turbos.
The Billet S72-GTS and S75-GTS are exactly the same size as the HKS T51R but the Billet Turbo's are about 20mm shorter than the HKS.
Here is some comp covers to compare
One of the HKS T04Z compressor covers. Note the extended defuser area.
Garrett GT4202 .69 A/R Comp Cover
Garrett T51R .72 A/R Comp Cover. The PTE comp cover is very similar to this but is a .75 A/R
Picture is of the New Billet GTSR Comp Cover as used on all the above Billet Turbo models. It can be used as a reference point for the HKS T51R Comp Cover as well, they are both very similar. Note the extended defuser area and bigger A/R
GTSR Cover is on the right
Billet B76-GTS Comp Wheel
Billet S75 and BorgWarner S475 comp wheel. This can also be used as a reference for the Billet S72 and Borg S372. Same comp wheel different trim.
Billet SB70 Compressor wheel
As Jet-r31 has mentioned the Billet SB70-GTQ and SB70-GTS are absolute animals of turbos. Now they come standard with the Billet GTSR comp cover there is not another 900hp - 950hp turbo on the planet that comes close. HKS T51R KAI, grate turbo but got nothing on the Billet SB70-GTS.
Comparison front to back of Garrett T51R, HKS T51R SPL, Billet 76-GTS, Billet B76-GTS and Billet S75-GTS
Compressor covers:
Garrett T51R has a TA .72 A/R (see picture above)
HKS T51R has a very nice light custom compressor cover with extended defuser, anti surge and larger A/R
Billet GTSR compressor cover is a light weight purpose built race cover with extended defuser area, anti surge optional, larger A/R
Compressor Wheels:
Garrett T51R, cast aluminium
HKS T51R SPL, cast aluminium
Billet 76, cast aluminium
Billet B76, T7 7075 billet aluminium, light weight and strong
Billet S75, cast aluminium, lower surge limit and flows more. Very efficient at high pressure ratios
Back Plates:
Garrett T51R, cast iron, heavy
HKS T51R SPL, ???
Billet 76, billet aluminium, light weight
Billet B76, billet aluminium, light weight
Billet S75, billet aluminium, light weight
Core:
Garrett T51R, cast iron, heavy
HKS T51R SPL, cast iron, heavy
Billet 76, billet aluminium, light weight
Billet B76, billet aluminium, light weight
Billet S75, billet aluminium, light weight
Ball bearing system:
Garrett T51R, steel ball bearings, brass bearing cage. Heavy
HKS T51R SPL, steel ball bearings, brass bearing cage. Heavy
Billet 76, high grade silicon nitride (Ceramic) ball bearings. No bearing cage, No extra drag, super light, super strong.
Billet B76, high grade silicon nitride (Ceramic) ball bearings. No bearing cage, No extra drag, super light, super strong.
Billet S75, high grade silicon nitride (Ceramic) ball bearings. No bearing cage, No extra drag, super light, super strong.
Turbines:
Garrett T51R, Old school TA51. GMR or Inconel
HKS T51R SPL, Old school TA51. Inconel
Billet GTS, Modern turbine. Inconel
Exhaust Housings:
Garrett T51R, Garrett TA exhaust housings. TA and T4 inlet
HKS T51R SPL, Very nice custom light weight. 1.00 A/R and 1.20 A/R, V/band inlet
Billet 76, Open or divided, To many A/R's s to list. T3 inlet, T04 inlet, TA inlet. Can be custom ordered with HKS or TiAL exhaust housings as well.
Billet B76, Open or divided, To many A/R's s to list. T3 inlet, T04 inlet, TA inlet. Can be custom ordered with HKS or TiAL exhaust housings as well.
Billet S75, Open or divided, To many A/R's s to list. T3 inlet, T04 inlet, TA inlet. Can be custom ordered with HKS or TiAL exhaust housings as well.
Over all size :
They are all very similar in physical size.
The Billet's are around 20mm shorter.
Lightest:
Assuming they are all in the same exhaust housing
Billet B76-GTS
Theoretical fastest spooling:
Assuming they are all in the same A/R exhaust housing.
Billet B76-GTS
Most horsepower potential:
1) Billet S75-GTS
2) Billet B76-GTS, Billet 76-GTS
3) HKS T51R SPL
4) Garrett T51R
Most expensive:
HKS T51R SPL
Cheapest:
Garrett T51R
Recommended Retail Prices:
Garrett T51R, $2600.00
HKS T51R SPL, $5350.00
Billet 76-GTS, $2850.00
Billet B76-GTS, $3100.00
Billet S75-GTS, $2950.00