superfuji57

I have a GSR built bottom block tuned with Hondata 4b. My SC61 has completely gone and needs machine work. Would it be ok if I just opted to buy a cheaper, Garret T3/T4 and put it in the SC61's place? What kinda problem will I be looking at? I had an extremely conservative tune (10psi) since I was planning to race later on.

TIA

TURBODC4TEG

how long you had it<? u could always send it to precision and see what they say is wrong with it. talk to brian or patrick or i think josh also can't remember

superfuji57

I've had it for a couple years, but HARDLY drove it. I took it to a local diesel guy and he said it needs machine work, IDK

Muckman

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Something similar = GT3582R, same compressor, bigger turbine. or a GT3082R, same compressor, slightly smaller turbine. That is IF you wanted to upgrade

infulleffect

Contact member B18C1CYA, I think he had that same turbo with little use and lunched it on the dyno...

dpetro1

really any turbo should work as long as its got a t3 inlet and a 5-bolt exhaust housing. so if you dont want to have to change anything look for those two characteristics. and if you wanna upgrade than listen to muckman.

btw, which sc61 was it and what mani are you using? (for clearance reasons)

superfuji57

Thanks, I think I want to go smaller anyways.

dpetro1, it was an SC61E w/inlinepro mani

Full-Race Geoff

i would recommend either a 57 trim or a 60-1 if you want a bit more power. both are a LOT of fun on the street

Muckman

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Look at the GT30R if you want something smaller. The two bigger cartridges can flow 60lbs/min (600hp) and will spool faster than a SC61.

ProjectDarkBlack

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Muckman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Look at the GT30R if you want something smaller. The two bigger GT30s can flow 60lbs/min (600hp) and will spool faster than a SC61.</TD></TR></TABLE> sorry for threadjacking, how is the GT30R compare to a T3T4 as far as size and spool?

Muckman

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"T3/T4" describes 80% of the turbos out there. There are T3/T4s on both extremes of the power range so we'd need a little more info, such as wheel sizes, trim, AR etc.

superfuji57

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Muckman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Look at the GT30R if you want something smaller. The two bigger cartridges can flow 60lbs/min (600hp) and will spool faster than a SC61.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Edit: DOH, Nm. I'm looking for something smaller to spool up faster, but I'm not looking for crazy numbers at the same time. Just fun on the street. Also, not too expensive as in more than what it would cost for a new SC61.

Thanks for the suggestions.


Modified by superfuji57 at 12:07 AM 6/7/2006

dpetro1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by superfuji57 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

dpetro1, it was an SC61E w/inlinepro mani</TD></TR></TABLE>

im assuming you had it mounted AC style with the compressor on the passenger side? does anyone know if something bigger, say an s-cover will clear like that?

if you are looking to go go smaller how bout an sc34 or sc50 even, still capable of some good numbers, better spool and will drop right in just like the sc61 did.

superfuji57

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dpetro1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im assuming you had it mounted AC style with the compressor on the passenger side? does anyone know if something bigger, say an s-cover will clear like that?

if you are looking to go go smaller how bout an sc34 or sc50 even, still capable of some good numbers, better spool and will drop right in just like the sc61 did. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, that's correct.

I'm looking at those right now

RogueWorks

did they give you specifics other than just stating "machine work?" I would have precision check it out.

B18C1CYA

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yup your right , turned out the turbo was about 2 years old , but I only had about 1k miles on it , and the tech could tell from the turbine wheel so they took care of me for free , there customer service was awsome , had it back in about 2 weeks or so , pte

oscarmayer

it will be cheaper to go to precision and get the thing re-worked from them directly that buying a new turbo.

Zakar

first things first.. call them and see what they can do for you.. see if you can trade twards that SC50