My Car Just Went Bang

[KiwiRS4T]

I was looking at the gt3076 kit at gcg for $2990 but not sure if it's worth the extra $1000

Brand new genuine Garrett GT3076R

http://www.nzperform...ewCat&Submit=Go

with the exchange rate it would be less than the GCG highflow even with postage. You can run the wastegate directly off the exhaust housing and plumb it back into your dump. It will easy make 300kw at 20 psi but you will need a wastegate, injectors, z32afm and a nistune. Stock manifolds will be fine although you may need a 10mm spacer for the turbo.

And just as an aside - our local turbo guru prefers bush bearings! -Says they are more reliable and much cheaper to rebuild.

[RubyRS4]

It is looking like a good option, will it be big enough for 400hp?

Hell no. PM sent. You want 400hp, take note below.

I've had stock turbo, high flow, HKS 2530, and now Garrett 3076 ... and I say don't mess about and do straight to the 3076.

The 2530 will run out of breath. Always found myself wanting to grab the next gear, before anywhere near the redline, because the turbo was running out of breath. My 3076 just keeps pulling and pulling thru the revs. You WILL NOT be disappointed with the 3076. 2530 will not get you big HP, the 3076 will. Invest your money in a new 3076, rather than second hand (unknown condition) 2530.

There are a fair few Z32 AFMs getting around now on SAU and Ebay for the $100 mark. And I also picked up a new set of 555cc injectors for Neo motor for under $600 ... I can give you the details of the bloke who got them for me. Together with a Nistune (or other aftermarket ecu) you can chase big power (depending on your exhaust and other mods of course). So all up $2700 got me 252rwkw, or 338hp at the wheels ... thats like $8 per hp.

My tuner finished off my tune on thursday actually, and I'm getting 252.6rwkw @ 16psi. Tuner wanted to go to 18psi as he reckoned 280rwkw was easily attainable with a bit more time ... thats 375rwhp, so not far from your target power!

I'm told my 3076 can go to and hold 22psi ... thats around the 320rwkw mark ... thats 428rwhp in the old language.

Get a new (under warranty) 3076. Enuff said

[lilcrash]

Ok so after reading stuff I've got a list sorted out, rough prices if I find them cheaper that's even better, gt3076 $2950, z32 $300, nistune $800, sard injectors $???. I've already got a k&n panel filter ( it sucks the xmas tree clips and bonnet lining in so I might need a pod ) , hks 3" high power cat back/+ custom drift pipes if I want, jjr stealth front mount. Anything else I will need?

[lilcrash]

i know that everyone loves disaster pics so here ya go

[KiwiRS4T]

What's with the VW? Is that the alternative?!!

What do you get from GCG for $2990?

The GT3076R from the link above (NZ Performance ) works out at AU$1662.00 at the current exchange rate so even with postage and tax (if any) I would think there would be a decent saving.

If for some reason you must have an Australian supplier try sending this guy an email before you fork out $3K:

http://www.streettotrack.com/

[wolverine]

GCG will supply everything from dump, oil/water lines and clock the housings (which can save workshop time).

Is it worth it??? It depends on how much your time is worth for some of the niggly things when going aftermarket.

[lilcrash]

sorry i added the wrong image code, thats my wifes car, was supposed to be the turbo still together lol. but anyway, i did consider that gt3076 from nz but its an extermal gated turbo and i cant really afford to shell out for a new manifold/dump pipe

my dad is pushing me toward sthe gt3076 kit form gcg, and it looks like the easiest option aprt from getting my turbo turned into a 30/76 at mtq

my only problem really with the gcg setup is i need to buy a new dump pipe as its a 5 bolt rear not a 6 bolt.

[Cre8toR]

i know that everyone loves disaster pics so here ya go

Bahahahah

The VW is massive disaster lmfao, Nice job on the turbo though- Love your work haha

[zebra]

I know that ball bearing is bad if you backfire but yer I just feel better that way

Whut?

[wolverine]

my only problem really with the gcg setup is i need to buy a new dump pipe as its a 5 bolt rear not a 6 bolt.

GCG should be supplying one in that price. You do not want to compromise with a non-garrett turbine housing if you want to get the best results.

[lilcrash]

GCG should be supplying one in that price. You do not want to compromise with a non-garrett turbine housing if you want to get the best results.

ive got a bellmouth dump so i cant use the dump that comes with it without buying/making a new pipe.

zebra - when you spin a ball bearing turbo backward they seize. ive seen it happen twice.

cre8tor - the beetle is quicker then my stagea

[zebra]

I have never seen or heard of that....ever.

If that were the case there would be 20 million blown ball bearing turbos around the place

[lilcrash]

i cant say that backspooling was the only cause as they werent my cars but ive seen 2 seized ball bearing turbos. happened at the drags.

[pipster11]

It is looking like a good option, will it be big enough for 400hp?

my mate had a forged 33 running the same turbo with all the supporting mods

280rwkw on about 17psi i think

so i'd guess so cos thats 375hp

[66yostagea]

I thought the V Dub was the GCG>

[66yostagea]

But seriously I am entering the next stage of development and all this is very interesting. Good stuff.

[wolverine]

Sell old dump, fabricate new front pipe to match Garrett pattern supplied dump.

[lilcrash]

Can anyone let me know what the maximum boost is on the stock parts please,

- boost cut 14psi

- injectors ??

- afm ??

- fuel pump ??

Thanks and Laterdays

[lilcrash]

Ok found a good deal, I give mtq my compressor cover and my wastegae actuator and they give me a bolt on gt3076 with lines for $2350.

[RS4-S]

the VW beetle is faster than your stagea??? I work at VW and they are slow as hell, the turbo ones aren't too bad but wouldnt come close to a bog stock stagea. doesnt seem right to me