Interloper Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 hey guys, i've got a HKS GTRS on the RB20 with tuning to be finished on wednesday, so we can see what kind of response/power we get.... a GTRS is basically a GT2871r 52trim, .64, with T3 flange so it bolted on with no hassles, also came with cast 90degree elbow which you *need* and all oil & water lines....pretty much the hassle free way to go when compared with the cost of getting custom water & oil lines, bolts, washers, cast elbow etc....the HKS GTRS is not that expensive compared to just the garrett GT2871r.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2349145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I just got a gt2871r on my r32 gtst from horsepower in a box about a month ago and i have similar mods to what you have on your car. I was going to go with the adapter plate but the owner actually talked me out of it. he reccomended the std exhaust wheel with the larger intake wheel because it suited my driving style. Boost doesnt come on that much later, bout 4000 4500 and its on. Just tell morrie (the boss) what you are putting it on and let him work out whats best for you. Very friendly guy and very helpful. I must have called him about 4 times during the install for advice as it was my first ever turbo swap and was a bit nervous. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2349300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 ^^^ seems like alot of hassle and unknown combinations...easiest just to buy the HKS GTRS kit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2349533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Keen to see the GT-RS results. I think your about the first guy to try iton SAU...and congrats for actually spending good money on a real turbo for an RB20 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2349544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Agreed. Top marks for having a go. I think this match will probably result in an effective rpm range starting at 3500 and running up above 7500. Interesting to see how it goes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2350468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I just got a gt2871r on my r32 gtst from horsepower in a box about a month ago and i have similar mods to what you have on your car. I was going to go with the adapter plate but the owner actually talked me out of it. he reccomended the std exhaust wheel with the larger intake wheel because it suited my driving style. Boost doesnt come on that much later, bout 4000 4500 and its on. Just tell morrie (the boss) what you are putting it on and let him work out whats best for you. Very friendly guy and very helpful. I must have called him about 4 times during the install for advice as it was my first ever turbo swap and was a bit nervous. So did you run with an adaptor plate, or have a stock Nissan housing machined to match? Was it a 56T or 48T compressor? Comment on overall results - driveability, what rpm does it start to flatten out, and any idea on dyno results? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2350480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Thanks guys. Thought i might try something a little differant. Its the 56T but because i've got the r32 rear housing its smaller than the one shown it brings the power down to a 400hp turbo. Its the std r32 rear housing modified internally. Made things a hell of alot easier and less chances of leaks cause i'm not running an adapter plate. boost begins at about 3000/3500 and comes on nicely instead of the sudden bang that my original turbo used to do. by about 4000/4500 its running hard. I've found that now it doesn't just feel powerful in first and second, the car just keeps pulling harder and harder. I don't have any dyno figures yet cause I am yet to get my injectors and power fc. So untill then I think I'll keep the boost down hey Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2353448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Its such a waste running a big comp wheel when the hot side simply can't flow it.... Trade off response for.... Throw a 48t on it and it would be a much better match. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2354032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Its such a waste running a big comp wheel when the hot side simply can't flow it.... Trade off response for.... Throw a 48t on it and it would be a much better match. The 48T would be a better match for sure. It is actually very responsive on a RB25, and the power available from it is adequate for most uses. It's a case of area under the curve, or that "average power" concept. The issue with the 56T is not so much the ability of the turbine to flow, but to drive into boost. The extra blade area on the larger trim just needs a bit more to get going. As Rob32T indicated, it's not lacking for grunt once into boost, but the rpm where it starts to come together is a little higher than I would find desirable. It may suit his needs, however. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2355110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discopotato03 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I believe at $75 a tank fill power down where its needed most often is more practical . Cheers . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2355526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDrifter Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I cant wait to see the GTRS power curve and figues. If it seems to work out ( As I expect it will) then I'm next for one. :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2356495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'll let ya's know how it goes once I get the rest of my gear. I'm pretty confident that I'll be happy with it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2357115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 (edited) Any pics? Your upgrade is very similar to mine, just being used on RB20 instead of RB25. Interested to see much/any different from how I routed my oil/water lines. Edited July 26, 2006 by Dale FZ1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2357645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 sorry dude, i didn't take any pics of it. I just ran braided lines for all of em I'll see what i can do for some pics if you still want them. are you happy with the way yours performs? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2359553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Likewise, mine are all braided. It was more the routing I was interested in. Fitup shouldn't be any different, given they are pretty much the same engine and style of high flow. Pics would be good, mainly for interest of all. Here is the thread on mine: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...p;#entry2359870 And yes, ATM I'm very pleased with its performance. Lag is not something I would associate with this combination. Starting to get used to the extra grunt, and I'm looking forward to having it tuned to the potential I aimed for. cheers Dale Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2359889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Keen to see the GT-RS results. I think your about the first guy to try iton SAU...and congrats for actually spending good money on a real turbo for an RB20 ok, got the car tuned today. dyno sheets will be up soon/tomorrow. using 18psi made 215rwkw on DrDrifts dyno, with heaps of midrange power....which was my main goal of going from a laggy RB25 highflow to the smaller GTRS. i haven't checked yet when i get full boost by, i'll check tomorrow.... i'm sure most people will say "thats too low power" but considering that a RB20 with cams and a HKS 2535 made only 190rwkw on the same dyno recently.....should be enough to appease critics. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2360024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 well done inter. i likey thanks dale. good DIY. I'll see if I can get some pics this weekend for ya Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2360044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale FZ1 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 That's nothing to sneeze at; knocking on the door of 300hp (sounds bigger). I bet it hauls... FWIW, remember absolute numbers mean little in a lot of instances. The shape of the graph indicates plenty. Do you have a graph to add? Maybe post it up on the stickies section. cheers Dale Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2360045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDrifter Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 That's nothing to sneeze at; knocking on the door of 300hp (sounds bigger). I bet it hauls...FWIW, remember absolute numbers mean little in a lot of instances. The shape of the graph indicates plenty. Do you have a graph to add? Maybe post it up on the stickies section. cheers Dale Yeah tottally agree with you mate, and not forgetting this is a GTS4 so more losses in the drive train compared to a GTS-T and from what I understand The gtrs is still fairly efficent over 18psi. I want one!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2360216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnFz Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 ok, got the car tuned today. dyno sheets will be up soon/tomorrow.using 18psi made 215rwkw on DrDrifts dyno, with heaps of midrange power....which was my main goal of going from a laggy RB25 highflow to the smaller GTRS. i haven't checked yet when i get full boost by, i'll check tomorrow.... i'm sure most people will say "thats too low power" but considering that a RB20 with cams and a HKS 2535 made only 190rwkw on the same dyno recently.....should be enough to appease critics. I had my car tuned at Dr Drifts as well about a fortnight ago. Full 3" zorst, FMIC, fuel pump, GT2871r @ 16psi it made 183rwkw, no cams. This was all through a bit shift kitted VLT auto though...with a manual I would expect it to be slightly higher Mines a 400hp spec GT2871r Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126466-rb20det-with-garett-gt2871r-to-laggy/page/2/#findComment-2360308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now