Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal?

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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 01:21 AM
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Well, I am definately piecing my kit together.
And going with the T3/T4.

There are different specs for the T3/T4s? What should I be looking for?
The t3/t4 is the same as in the DRAG3 kit correct?

And...who makes the DRAG turbos? Garett? Turbonetics?
I am not too shabby on turbo manufacturers yet. Thanks.
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 07:32 AM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (Scotty)

It's kinda "unknown" with the drag kits. U could be getting a T04E or T04B.
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 07:45 AM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (Scotty)

Quick answer is: No!

Mine came from Drag with a Turbonetics. The way I've heard (or read on the boards) is that you can't be sure which trim level you'll be sent from Drag. I can't verify this though.
Anyone else?
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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what's a good trim level then? So i can search around.
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 11:31 AM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (Scotty)

And how are Garrett turbos? And what kits do they usually come with?
Who makes the RevHard turbos?
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 12:46 PM
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Mick, you received the standard DRAG 1.8L turbo. The only time any DRAG kit owner will have a different turbo than the one that usually comes in the kit is when they don't buy the kit from our company or DRAG uses the next closest trim to satisfy an impatient customer.

BG Boost: whoever told you that is mis-informed. DRAG only offers the B series hybrids for Civic, Prelude, and Accord applications. The E series hybrid is reserved for all Integra applications.
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 02:42 PM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (ben@importparts.com)

Ben,

what are the specs on the DRAG3 turbo then? And who makes it Turbonetics?
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 02:50 PM
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Which turbo are you asking about in particular? DRAG uses 5 different secret trims made specifically for them by Turbonetics.
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 03:34 PM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (ben@importparts.com)

yeah ben...what trim is the turbo for the sohc gen 2 kit? I've always been curious
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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 03:45 PM
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I am 100% sure that I do not have a T04E housing... I have no idea what the internals are though.

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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 11:18 PM
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Tony, the SOHC Gen 2 kit uses the T04B/T3.

Dustin, Turbonetics changed the E housings last summer. The E looks a lot like their B housings now. I think they did it because they wanted the housings to say Turbonetics instead of Garrett. That's just my opinion though.
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 11:34 AM
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so Drag 3 kit for a 3G b18c1 teg comes with a turbonetics, so what about a revhard stage 2 for the same application??


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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (GS-Racer01)

I have a 98 LS.
So...which "secret trim" comes with that from Drag?
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 01:10 PM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (Scotty)

Ben I know you told me that the DRAG 2 turbo is a B series with a Super V, .63 A/R, Stage three. What exactly does this information say about the turbo? What is it's best boost application and so forth?
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 01:20 PM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (GS-Racer01)

GS-Racer01: Similar turbo from Turbonetics.

Scotty: You'd have to buy one to fine out.

Brett: Your turbo will offer very quick spool up but will run out of steam around 450 horsepower.
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 02:13 PM
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my revhard kit came with a garret turbo but everyone else i know of with the same kit has recieved a turbonetics with it....weird...
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 02:58 PM
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Default Re: Are all t3/t4 turbos created equal? (b18b98)

Ben how much boost will approximately equate to 450hp? So in other words I don't need a turbo upgrade for my current engine status.
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 04:37 PM
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b18b98...

what's the specs on your turbo?

Scotty
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Old Jun 17, 2001 | 05:50 PM
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b18b98: your Garrett turbo most likely came from Turbonetics.

Brett: you're looking at about 25psi.
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