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Old 01-15-2007, 06:47 PM
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Default Help picking turbo... GT, SC61? b16

I have a gt3076R dual ball bearing turbo, that i was gona put on my 81.5 mm b16.
some street but mostly strip. is the dual ball bearing honestly worth it or should i go with a cheaper journal bearing unit and put that extra money elsewhere..?

someone told me that the BB is gona only give me 200 rpm earlier spool.

guys let me have some input..
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the motors around 9.0:1 with wiseco dish's
Old 01-17-2007, 06:01 AM
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any input?
Old 01-17-2007, 06:32 AM
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How fast do you wanna go? That will help choose witch turbo is best fit for your application.
Old 01-17-2007, 04:55 PM
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im hoping for i dunno 11's in my rex
Old 01-17-2007, 04:57 PM
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Default Re: Help picking turbo... GT, SC61? b16 (Ls_dx)

BB ftw!!!
Old 01-17-2007, 05:01 PM
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Besides the 3076r spooling earlier, the recovery between shifts is going to be faster.
Old 01-17-2007, 07:25 PM
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yeah. as far as longevity or durability how is the BB vs JB
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Default Re: Help picking turbo... GT, SC61? b16 (Ls_dx)

It boils down to how well you take care of the car, but I've seen the GT series last quite awhile.

It's not just spool-rpm, relating to Synapse, the transient response is on a whole-nother level.

The 3076r is a sick turbo, really fast spool and makes great numbers. What A/R did you get? Will net you low 11's without a doubt in a CRX, provided you have the rest of the car sorted out properly.
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thanks for the reply. its an ar 63. got the smaller turbine housing for quicker spool.
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on a b16 that will be tons of fun
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im thinking that it will be!!

thanks for the reply
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