is the garrett gt42 turbo too big for a semi-built ls turbo setup??

 

unless you plan to drive it at an airport runway, yeah.. I I can take a stab at this and say that using that isn't a good idea.

 

With no Vtec head and stock bore, i would say to big.

 

okay lets say this i'll use a b20b block with low compression forged pistons with eagle rods and a stock ctr head with gsr cams...now will it be good with the gt42 turbo?

 

If this is being used as a type of street / occasional drag race car

 

Hell no, even worse if you use a b20 block. They don't hold any mayor power.
Can you please say whats your power goal?? a gt42r is a big power turbo. Like for sleeved built motor and 700++ whp goals.

 

i had an ls with the s372 and it ran fine. track car....went 10.1@148 straight LS set-up

 

so okay the b20 is not as good as the ls block? and i am asking because i found a really good deal on 2 garrett gt42 turbos going for $100 each.. i have a garrett t3 turbo rite now but was wondering how the gt42 turbo will be like on the setup i'm planning on doing

 

Its capable of 1000+whp, so if youre not making use of it, get something smaller. If theyre $100 each, theyre probably junk or not true Garretts, maybe Masterpower.

 

Maybe a broken ebay turbo for 100 bucks lol

 

i talked to the guy already and they are still in good condition with no shaft play and they ARE garrett turbos

 

Have you READ about the uses for the GT42 turbo? Do you actually have any idea how BIG that really is? You might want to read up on that. If they are true garretts, they are probably BLOWN turbochargers that were not worth repairing.

It just seems that you are truly clueless to the amount of air these use, so here's an idea. Most V8 high flowing 302CID engines can't run that on a regular basis, much less a Honda unless it is for drag purposes only.

Also, take a look at garrett. This is considered a LARGE frame turbocharger
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...4_731376_1.htm

Stop trying to do this on the ultimate cheap..you're just going to get ripped off if you don't understand the parts that you're attempting to purchase.

 

Excellent Reply!! There is no better advice! If you want to go big enough to achieve 400 - 600 hp and be very streetable ( and occassional race), get a gt35r. IMO, one of the best "streetable" turbo manufactured. And can produce amazing numbers.

 

hey thats why i asked for people here to help me out...but i'll just keep my t3 turbo for now...thanks for helping me out everybody

 

the shodan tells it like it is.
arod may have had luck with it. he did say track car.

but using a gt42 on the street is pointless.
there are way better options for your power level and ultimate goal.