Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo?
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Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo?
I got 2 identical T25 turbos which have been remanufactured from Garrett.
They are Ball Bearing units and have some weird specs, something like .82 exhaust and .38 compressor. I do not have the turbo handy, so I cannot be sure.
I wanted to put it on a B18B just as a fun project at about 6-7psi. I am wondering if it makes sense to re-spec the turbos to a more friendly compressor spec for the B18B? I probably cannot get much for the turbos anyway, but don't want to spend a bunch on it either.
I was gonna put it on as is, but the specs would make it like a supercharger and run out of breath quickly.
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Kirk
They are Ball Bearing units and have some weird specs, something like .82 exhaust and .38 compressor. I do not have the turbo handy, so I cannot be sure.
I wanted to put it on a B18B just as a fun project at about 6-7psi. I am wondering if it makes sense to re-spec the turbos to a more friendly compressor spec for the B18B? I probably cannot get much for the turbos anyway, but don't want to spend a bunch on it either.
I was gonna put it on as is, but the specs would make it like a supercharger and run out of breath quickly.
Suggestions?
Kirk
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Re: Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo? (Mr. Fixables)
I say just throw it on. If your only looking to boost 6-7 psi, its not worth the money to re-spec it. Dont need as much breath with the LS since your redline is 7k rpm. Put it on and have some fun.
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Re: Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo? (SpoolnG2)
What do you mean by respec the turbo? Get a different turbo or get a different compressor wheel & housing?
Regardless any T25 is too small for a B18B. A 50 or 60trim T3 is far closer to what it should have, both will spool fast and make 250-300whp. That turbo is going to have a hard time making 225whp, more like 150whp at 7psi. A B18B makes about 120whp stock...
Regardless any T25 is too small for a B18B. A 50 or 60trim T3 is far closer to what it should have, both will spool fast and make 250-300whp. That turbo is going to have a hard time making 225whp, more like 150whp at 7psi. A B18B makes about 120whp stock...
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Re: Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo? (blinx9900)
Thanks for the replies.
By re-spec, I mean changing the housing and wheel.
How much does it cost to do that on a T25?
I was thinking that the powerband will be quite narrow on a turbo with those kinda specs.
I have done custom kits on my civics before, but always used T28's or T3's.
By the way, the Teggy is a 98 auto-tragic
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By re-spec, I mean changing the housing and wheel.
How much does it cost to do that on a T25?
I was thinking that the powerband will be quite narrow on a turbo with those kinda specs.
I have done custom kits on my civics before, but always used T28's or T3's.
By the way, the Teggy is a 98 auto-tragic
Kirk
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Re: Does it make sense to re-spec this turbo? (Mr. Fixables)
Can I just buy a T28 turbo and use that, then if/when the turbo ever needs rebuilding, I can use the T25 cartridges I have and use back the T28 housings and wheels?
I am just trying utilize the turbos at some level without selling them for squat.
Kirk
I am just trying utilize the turbos at some level without selling them for squat.
Kirk
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