Questions About T3/t4 Turbo

[S1R33]

Ok i got a 1993 Series 1 R33 Skyline, RB25DET. So far ive got POD with CAI, Hybrid front mount intercooler kit, cat back 3" exhaust & soon Splitfire DI coil packs.

I want this turbo T3 T04E

Specs:

57 trim front wheel in .60A/R compressor cover housing.

.64A/R rear exhaust housing that requires a external gate.

I have a standard manifold etc, i want to know what i need to change, i was talking to someone and he mentioned cause it was externally wastegated i would need new manifold, intercooler piping, dump pipe & of course a external wastegate.

I want to know what exactly i will need to bolt this onto my car and what size wastegate i will need etc.

[Cameron_Datto]

one of those no name brand turbos ,,your better of spending the extra money on a turbo that bolts on without mods .. it will be cheaper in the long run ,,

[chrissso]

why is there an actuator on that first shot? Is it Journal or ball bearing? Oil or water cooled?

I'll try and help you out with what you need.

manifold with wastegate connector. Pipe to connect intercooler plumbing to the turbo. Wastegate. Split dump pipe, probably custommade. Oil lines, water lines if water cooled, gastkets and some kind of elctronic management. Then there might be the other supporting mods you need like fuel pump, bigger injectors and maybe a fuel pressure regulator.

The turbo looks like one of those that you can add an integral gate to. maybe this is a cheaper option

^^^what cameron datto said, you can get an internal gate hks turbo that bolts on and will be of better quality.

[MYSTR33]

the first pic of the turbo seems like it's got an internal wasgate already...

the last two pics looks like u will need an external wastegate

[paulr33]

theres lots of supporting information on the forums regarding old school t3 to4 turbochargers and the modifications you will need to make it work, its not just as simple as plonking it on and driving away. given its external gate you'll also need a suitable manifold and wastegate.

lets not forget

aftermarket ecu

aftermarket injectors

aftermarket airflow meter (z32 or q45)

3" split dump at the very least with 3" front pipe and 3" hiflow cat

some good tyre

some good suspension

heavy duty clutch

and then prepare for lag, as that wont make anything exciting until i would expect say 4000 rpm ?

[S1R33]

yeah i was wondering about a HKS 2530 even if someone has a good nic second hander, can't find many HKS turbo's at all.

Would the HKS 2530 or 2535 bolt on without other mods cept for usual pfc, pump, injectors etc.

[STAGE-A]

Thats the Turbo i bought yesterday of ebay (top pic).. i got the one with internal wastegate ... if you can afford better id advise spend the extra and buy quality,

in my case its a fairly short term need as sounds like mine could be farked n i jus dun have a spare couple grand right now so its (hopefully) a bargain.

Ill post up when i recieve it and its fitted to let you all know what there like

Lee

[STAGE-A]

damn wish id seen this before

http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110947

[Taso84]

Hmmm, I am looking at getting a new turbo for mine (got the stockie on still). Basically i want it so thaty i can safely pt the boost up to 12psi.

I want more power but not the lag associated. Ie boost @2500 - 3000

I have been told by some that t3t4 is the way to go but im sure this is wrong.

What type/brand turbo do u guys reckon is the way to go?

Edited January 29, 2006 by Taso84