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sil80drifter
02-03-2003, 09:35 PM
All right, I have looked around on e-bay, diesel shops, and other internet stores that sell turbos. I have been able to find a shop that sells the Garrett T04B turbo for $220. They also sell the Garrett T04E for 395. (Neither includes shipping). Now, if anyone could explain to me the difference between those two turbos, that would be great. From what I've read on the boards so far the t04B is the older version, but I don't know if it's a lot worse, or what not. Also, are either of the two very laggy, or not?
I am not planning to boost over 10psi on my 1990 SOHC for now, and I will use it as a track car only. Is the t04 even a good choice for me? Someone with experience, please help me out. So far I am leaning towards the to4B because it lies very much within my budget. Comments, recommendations, and advice are very welcome.

sil80

Jeff240sx
02-03-2003, 10:31 PM
I guess I have some turbo experience.
Anyway... I don't think that I'd recommend either of those turbos if you are only going to 10psi, and are worried about lag.
But, if a t3 or t3/4 aren't cheaper, then get the t04b. It has a little bit less lag, and power-wise is about the same as the t04e up untill 13-15psi or so, when the t04b gets surpassed by the t04e.
-Jeff

AceInHole
02-03-2003, 10:43 PM
T04B for $220 is too good to be true..... definitely something fishy. A T3 .63 A/R .60 (the turbo I was looking at for a while) is $450 at the cheapest I've seen.

sil80drifter
02-03-2003, 10:47 PM
Well, www.jhdiesel.com, go there and ask yourself :)

sil80

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