HYPERTUNE-Mark

I have been thinking for some time now about producing a kit using a Garrett "GT" ball bearing turbo. I have used these things a few times now and they perform really well. I think they are the best turbo for a street car, as they are easily capable of over 300 whp, and they have really good response.

I usually use the HKS cast manifold, but it is designed for a tiny T25G, and must be spaced out from the head if you want to use a decent turbo.

I am planning to have a cast stainless manifold made that would allow the fitment of a GT2835 sized turbo (similar comp cover to a T04E, and capable of up to 450 hp depending on trim)

I have some other ideas like:

High quality intercooler kit using properly fitting beaded aluminium piping with a nice big intercooler.

Adapter looms to plug in a pre tuned Autronic ECU (with matching injectors and possibly fuel pump)


What do you guys think?

b18bturbo

if tis going to be over 3500 its just not worth it. Since the states allready have so many options in turbo kits.

HYPERTUNE-Mark

How much do most people end up spending on their kit once they get a stand alone with big injectors?

b18bturbo

most people spend 4000 usually with hondata setup.

HYPERTUNE-Mark

Hmmmmmm......... the main problem is the cost of the BB turbos. I think it is worth pursueing though. There would have to be people out there who want a kit offering the quality and response of a Greddy, but the power of a Drag.

newsense

My friend is running the HKS 2835 on his Gsr and I must say for the size of that turbo it builds boost FAST!!!! I love it but the price tag turns me away from it. Definitely is a nice turbo to buy if you have the loot!

Projekt20

HKS got BB-Turbo'd kit out now you know.....

-Trung

Xerxes

If you can offer just a manifold + turbo + downpipe (+ maybe good feed&return lines/fittings) combo that will clear A/C, i'm sure a lot of people would be interested. I don't think it would be worthwhile for you to put together a complete kit with engine management etc etc because the kinds of people who would want to spend the extra $$ for a GT ball-bearing turbo are also the same kinds of people who would want to pick their own engine management, injector sizes, etc etc

or maybe i'm just being selfish and thinking of myself; I already have a turbo kit and engine management etc so all i really want to change in my setup is to get a different manifold&turbo

-Xerxes

csufweed

the key is to keep cost low...

HYPERTUNE-Mark

HKS got BB-Turbo'd kit out now you know.....
-Trung


Are you sure?

HYPERTUNE-Mark

What does HKS sell the GT 2835 for? The Garrett GT turbos I use here would be around 1400 USD. I have used a 2835 on a Civic, but only because I got it for a good price when I was in Japan. I actually just finished a GTS-T skyline with a GT3040 and Trust plenum and it is going good. Oh, and you guys wouldn't believe what car I was checking out last night. Think GT-R and FAST!

Kengs

Mark,

Please IM or email me when you have time

Black R

DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

Damn, I may have to pick one up too now.....

makibaka

I would be interested if it was just those three parts being offered (and the lines/fittings wouldn't hurt either )...

makibaka

[QUOTE] My friend is running the HKS 2835 on his Gsr and I must say for the size of that turbo it builds boost FAST!!!! [QUOTE]

At what rpm did it start to spool? At what rpm did it hit full boost? Sorry for all the questions... I'm just trying to gauge if the HKS 2835 would be suitable for a autox/road-race set-up...


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[Modified by makibaka, 4:37 PM 7/3/2002]


[Modified by makibaka, 4:38 PM 7/3/2002]

makibaka

I'm curious about this kit as well. I couldn't find it anywhere on the HKS website. Although I do remember Sport Compact Car (or was it Honda Tuning?) publishing an article about an HKS B series turbo kit. I can't remember if the turbo used was of the Ball Bearing type. Damn! Never should have thrown out all my old mags