Should I buy a .48/.43 T3 Turbo for a H23a?

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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Default Should I buy a .48/.43 T3 Turbo for a H23a?

I need this answered fairly quick. I can get a good deal on two .48/.43 T3 Turbos with an intercooler and was wonder if I should?

I don't know much (or anything) at all about turbos yet, always figured I'd do something eventually. If I get them the plan is to probably get another engine and build a turbo set up then drop it in once it's finished. Right now I've got an H23a.

What do you guys think?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Default Re: Should I buy a .48/.43 T3 Turbo for a H23a?

Think FIRST what you want to do with the car, and if you have the resources and knowledge to put a "Saab" turbo into the car. Just because you get something for "free" doesn't mean it won't cost LESS to utilize a setup for it. It may be more trouble than its worth it.

You need to understand about turbochargers and their systems first before "jumping" onto that opportunity.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Default Re: Should I buy a .48/.43 T3 Turbo for a H23a?

I had a .48/.42 T3 from a LeBaron and it was tiny on the cold side. Get them if they're cheap, maybe you could make a twin turbo setup.

A T3/T4 works good on a B series, just an idea.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Default Re: Should I buy a .48/.43 T3 Turbo for a H23a?

As TheShodan already asked, what are your plans for the car/setup? That would be the determining factor...just because you have a turbo, doesn't mean it is worthwhile to use it
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