Jump to content
SAU Community

Buying New Highflow Turbo, Advice?

eddieeeee-ro
 Share

Recommended Posts

eddieeeee-ro Proficient

eddieeeee-ro

Posted
Posted

hey guys about to buy this turbo... wondering if anyone has any advice b4 committing to it! i'm looking for 250kws with decent response. going on my r33

d4aa12va6.jpg

d4aa12va6.69c0dbe366.jpg

d23812re3.jpg

dd8512fj3.jpg

e58f12kt8.jpg

e58f12kt8.6f1003b6e5.jpg

d7d03xb0.jpg

dabe12ls4.jpg

dabe12ls4.59d0b2c07d.jpg

e8a30xd2.jpg

e32712jd2.jpg

this is the info on the ad..

HERE IS A BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILT NISSAN SKYLINE R33 TURBO CHARGER, IT IS THE BIGGEST BOLT ON TURBO AVAILABLE FOR GTST R33 RB25DET. MAY BE ABLE TO USE ON R32.

IT USES A NISSAN VG30 EXHAUST SNAIL WHICH IS THE BIGGEST PRODUCTION HOUSING AND BIGGEST STEEL WHEELS POSSIBLE.

WATER AND OIL COOLED, MODIFIED & POLISHED INLET AND OUTLET PORTS.

HAS BEEN PROFFESIONALLY BALLANCED WITH POLISHED THROAT.

IT IS A BUSH BEARING TURBO WHICH IS MORE RELIABLE FOR THE BIG HP!

COMES WITH OIL LINE AND WHAT YOU SEE IN PIC.

READY TO BOLT ON AND PERFORM WITH THE RIGHT MODS ( FRONT MOUNT, ECU, EXHAUST)

BOLTS STRAIGHT ON THE ORIGINAL DUMP PIPE FLANGE & HEADER.

CAPABLE OF OVER 500HP!

BOUGHT IT FOR $2200 NEVER GOT TO ENJOY IT, SOLD MY CAR.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/210841-buying-new-highflow-turbo-advice/
Share on other sites
eddieeeee-ro Proficient

eddieeeee-ro

Posted
  • Author
Posted

yeah i would only be paying $1250 for it.

am i better off with a gcg high flow?

the vg30 could be abit laggy for my setup? standard motor, with normal supporting mods + power fc

NYTSKY Grand Master

NYTSKY

Posted
Posted

I have this turbo on my car atm.Though mine is ball bearing.

It is laggier than stock.Mine is on full boost at about 3700rpm.

I made 250rwkw on only 16psi

(Im selling my one too $1550 includes custom oil and water lines and silicone inlet) :nyaanyaa:

Dale FZ1 Veteran

Dale FZ1

Posted
Posted

It wouldn't be the top of my list of choices, however please ignore the VG30 = lag comment. You have more blades than a 71mm GT35 series compressor, so it's going to push more air with fewer shaft rpm than one of those. Therefore to avoid surge issues you want it to spin slower. Probably a good reason they used that larger OP6 housing then perhaps?

Also, the use of a bush/plain bearing cartridge does not automatically equate to lag. Yes, there is literature from Garrett about quicker acceleration times, but there are plenty of plain bearing turbos on the market from other manufacturers that are considered responsive. My understanding of the main benefit of BB is longer maintenance intervals due to the elimination of a wear-prone thrust bearing.

For $1250 you've got a bolt up brand new turbo. For a few $$ more to Dave you've got the rest of the goodies needed. It's a case of priorities and funds I guess... :)

Tangles Grand Master

Tangles

Posted
Posted

oil cooled only

Slide did water+oil cooling for around the grand mark. not any longer, but yeah IMO it isnt worth more than a grand.

1bar boost should be on 3500 tom 4000rpm? dependant on road gradient, gear choice, weather etc

eddieeeee-ro Proficient

eddieeeee-ro

Posted
  • Author
Posted

thanks paul i will call them up 2day,

does anyone kno if this turbo is good? APEXI AX53B70 ? "It has the larger P25 exhaust housing. It comes with the braided lines and bits and pieces to make it fit."

a guy wants $1600 for it.

what sort of power do they make? responsive?

Dale FZ1 Veteran

Dale FZ1

Posted
Posted
oil cooled only

IMO it isnt worth more than a grand.

are you sure?

it says water+ oil cooled.

Look at the pictures. The water unions are clearly there - banjo bolts in place. There is no confusion over that one.

why not a new garrett off the shelf

the 28xx series are around $1300 trade from most garrett distro's

check out garrett 2871

The only negative about a Garrett GT28 is that it is not a direct bolt up. Different flange patterns on both ends of the turbine housing, and Paul should know that - it's been raised many many times. Good (excellent) cartridge, but you would have to get an adapter and fabricate a dump pipe. Or spend the difference up front and buy a complete HKS kit which will bolt up. GT-RS is highly regarded for a reason.

Best of luck with the decision, and happy searching. :P

666DAN Grand Master

666DAN

Posted
Posted

If I'm not wrong, that *is* a slide highflow, looks exactly the same as my one on my car, I'll get some pics when I take it off at the weekend...even the markings on the compressor blades and the razor-sharp inducer.

Bunta Grand Master

Bunta

Posted
Posted
thanks paul i will call them up 2day,

does anyone kno if this turbo is good? APEXI AX53B70 ? "It has the larger P25 exhaust housing. It comes with the braided lines and bits and pieces to make it fit."

a guy wants $1600 for it.

what sort of power do they make? responsive?

That Apexi turbo is awesome, I had one on my RB25 and it made 250rwkw at 16psi and made full boost by the low to mid 3000s. Every one who tuned it or drove it commented that it was amazingly responsive.

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 account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      R34 Gtt Wheel Offset Advice

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      What can't be done with a little bit of decking board or similar timber bolted to a hub flange via 2 wheel nuts is not worth talking about.
    • silviaz
      R34 GTT idle problem

      By silviaz · Posted

      I noticed something. On the tps sensor and the sensor behind the adjustment screw is adjusted towards the far left. Are these screws supposed to be centered? (this sensor was in the same position before the tune as well)  Also attached a photo of where my car usually idles at when warm (sometimes a tiny bit above that). I think I might have screwed up the calculation and it might have better than I thought lol at 750rpm still not 650rpm though.      
    • Duncan
      Duncan's V37.......race car?

      By Duncan · Posted

      So for both general interest of engine health, and to rule out any coolant/oil issues, I organised an oil analysis done on the 125,000klm oil Results below, all good, just a bit of fuel dilution which I'm not too worried about
    • Kinkstaah
      R34 Gtt Wheel Offset Advice

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      This is actually a really good way of measuring what wheels fit. If only there was a similar measurement between hub face and suspension :p That said, it's probably pretty simple to actually measure it all with the wheel off the car for the rear. The front is a bit more complex but.. 
    • AdiR34
      R34 Gtt Wheel Offset Advice

      By AdiR34 · Posted

      Being the top Google search result for R34 wheel-related inquiries, lemme throw down my experience. I calculated that 100mm from hub face to wheel face is about the perfect fitment for my ENR34 sedan.  I've been running 18x8.5s, ET35, with a 1" spacer. So, 8.5in to mm = 216mm. 216/2 = 108mm. 108-35 = 73mm. 73+ 25 (1" to mm) = 98mm.  If you wanna get close to this on dif widths, here are the offsets you'll want: 9" - ET around 15mm 9.5" - ET around 20mm 10" - you're crazy, but ET around 30mm All these should fit perfectly on a non-widebody, non-GTR Skyline. Note that it's probably the absolute max, and you're probably better off running a couple degrees of camber in this config, but it looks great, super flush.
×
×
  • Create New...