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CIutchCollidE

12-29-2008, 03:53 PM

CIutchCollidE

01-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Cmon... I know some of you have tried one of these turbos.

jorge1190

01-03-2009, 11:07 PM

friend had a gt35r on his s2000 it was in full boost by about 4500 i would say

Mr.GT30

01-04-2009, 10:43 PM

i have play with couple turbo in the past,which is T28, GT2871,tomei armB8446,GT2876,here i am at my lovelyGT3076, it what i have right now. well your is ka-t = 2.4 right.. the best turbo will be GT35 with .63 a/r, due to bigger displacement compare GT35R it your best bet, trust me u will love it

steve shadows

01-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Here's what Im looking into:
gt2876r
gt35 .63ar
T3 .84ar twin scroll

What would you prefer to use daily/drifting? Any pros/cons you've experienced with these turbos? Thanks for the suggestions.

I think you meant T3 .78 AR Twin Scroll T3 Housing.

I have tuned my own car and others with all of the turbos listed...

GT2876R with .82 Housing will spool up EXTREMELY fast on your setup and will be capable of about 450 Whp on 91 octane (dynojet number) - about 400 on DD with PROPER TUNING (which if you can make the commute I would love to help you out with ).

This turbo is also good for a max output of 500 whp DJ. Again it will make full boost on a KA with (stock IM) and larger cams at about 3800 RPMS and pull hard all the way to redline.

For a more drag heavy setup I would suggest the GT35R- for 550-600 WHP ranges on high boost, turbo will come on full 20 psi at around 4200 or so (4800-5000 or SR). It will be much laggier than the T2876 overall but will have more top end capability especially if you plan on reving over stokc redline.

I personally think you should go with the 2876R with an upgraded oversized APR wastegate actuator, or go with the T28 Tial External WG custom housing (which alows you to use a 44 MM Tial with your T28 series turbo).

This will be a violently fast spooling 500 whp capable turbo with extremely good response, low end, mid range torque and top end, your car will probably accelerate and fell more like the new GTR than a peaky S2000 with Turbo. your car will be a torque monster - of course the choice of EMS (standalone engine management) and the Tuner who you choose will make the biggest difference when getting the most out of the setup and the power band you expect.

CIutchCollidE

01-07-2009, 05:49 PM

Thanks for everyone's input.

Especially Steve. I was just down by Mission Viejo last week... wish I could have stopped by. We were picking up another s14.

Im liking the 2876R setup you have explained. Thats exactly what Im looking for. When I get everything together, I'll hit you up. Try to make a little trip down to visit you.

Thanks again for the suggestions!

Monooxide

01-08-2009, 08:10 PM

A 2876 is not going to make 500 WHP. Low-mid 400s at best.

I would say the best turbo cost wise is an S14 T28 or S15 Turbo, 270-300 WHP. 33 MPG and Sub 13 Second 1/4 Mile. Perfect IMO for a DD thats amazingly fun and would drift extremely well.

CIutchCollidE

01-08-2009, 08:13 PM

do you have a list of your full setup?^^^^

Monooxide

01-08-2009, 08:27 PM

do you have a list of your full setup?^^^^

At that time... I had.

Megan Elbow
Megan Manifold
Project Silvia Downpipe
Project Silvia Test Pipe
HKS Hi-Power 85mm Catback
Fidanza Flywheel
Project Silvia Intercooler Piping
Ebay Intercooler

That's 100% my mods.

Stock ECU, Injectors and MAFS. w/ 273 WHP and 280 WTQ.

That dyno was at 12.7 PSI.

EDIT: This an S14 SR BTW.

jonnybonds84

09-18-2009, 10:15 PM

I think you meant T3 .78 AR Twin Scroll T3 Housing.

I have tuned my own car and others with all of the turbos listed...

GT2876R with .82 Housing will spool up EXTREMELY fast on your setup and will be capable of about 450 Whp on 91 octane (dynojet number) - about 400 on DD with PROPER TUNING (which if you can make the commute I would love to help you out with ).

This turbo is also good for a max output of 500 whp DJ. Again it will make full boost on a KA with (stock IM) and larger cams at about 3800 RPMS and pull hard all the way to redline.

For a more drag heavy setup I would suggest the GT35R- for 550-600 WHP ranges on high boost, turbo will come on full 20 psi at around 4200 or so (4800-5000 or SR). It will be much laggier than the T2876 overall but will have more top end capability especially if you plan on reving over stokc redline.

I personally think you should go with the 2876R with an upgraded oversized APR wastegate actuator, or go with the T28 Tial External WG custom housing (which alows you to use a 44 MM Tial with your T28 series turbo).

This will be a violently fast spooling 500 whp capable turbo with extremely good response, low end, mid range torque and top end, your car will probably accelerate and fell more like the new GTR than a peaky S2000 with Turbo. your car will be a torque monster - of course the choice of EMS (standalone engine management) and the Tuner who you choose will make the biggest difference when getting the most out of the setup and the power band you expect.

I'm currently planning my turbo set up and have been looking at this turbo myself, at what RPM do you think that turbo will make around 10-15 PSI? I just rebuilt my KA with forged internals and it's going to be my daily, so I would like to have good mid range power.

P.S just notice the day on this thread but any feeback on this would be appreciated.

R33E8

09-19-2009, 10:11 AM

I personally like big turbo's for a DD.. When cruising around the city and stuff I would like to save gas and stay out of boost easy.. The power will be there when I want it and there will be A LOT of it..:naughtyd:

I'm going to be running a built GT35R .82 A/R KA-T.. Just putting the engine back together now.. It's going to be my DD with mixed highway and city driving...

Oh.. just saw the post date..

S14_Kouki

09-19-2009, 11:06 AM

theres a big difference in those turbos you should be asking yourself how much power do you want.

jonnybonds84

09-19-2009, 05:25 PM

I'm looking for 300WHP and I'm feeling the 76 because I have room to grow. I'm not looking for anything past 400. Anything close to 400hp would be pushing fit or me.

S14_Kouki

09-19-2009, 05:58 PM

If your looking for 300whp get a s15 turbo or gtir

Ares240SX

09-19-2009, 08:31 PM

If you're doing a KA-T setup, KA-T.org has a lot of GOOD information regarding what to do for your KA-T.

jonnybonds84

09-20-2009, 12:55 AM

If your looking for 300whp get a s15 turbo or gtir

I was looking into those, you could get em pretty cheap but they would be pretty much maxed out at 300 horsies. I spend alot of time here an in ka-t.org, theyre mostly about top mounts overthere, ive havent heard much from people with ka and the 76. Just doing research.

S14_Kouki

09-20-2009, 02:06 AM

You can always get a GTIR turbo have it modified and do like 340 max with a aftermarket waste gate and like 20psi

steve shadows

09-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Im almost ready to turbo my dual cam KA... I just need to pick a turbo. I will be daily driving this car and occasionally drifting it. I've only had one turbo before, so looking for recommendations from more experienced individuals. Im sure several of you have experience with some of these turbos.

Here's what Im looking into:
gt2876r
gt35 .63ar
T3 .84ar twin scroll

gt2876r (no wastegate)

Excellent turbo for the SR again. Great one for GT3076R output but for spool up closer to T3 turbo. The thing is this turbo actually spools up SLOWER than it's externally wg'd cousin...why? Because the housings are very crammed with their wheels and it leads to some minor inefficiencies in the system...I sitll think a T4 or custom journal bearing single scroll turbo sized properly will be a better option for KA

gt35 .63ar

Great turbo but very expensive for your setup. The GT35R is a good 600 whp turbo for an SR but for a KA you have better options that spool up faster for much cheaper .

Larger T3 .84ar w/ TWIN SCROLL ENTRY

Cooling type: oil cool only

What would you prefer to use daily/drifting? Any pros/cons you've experienced with these turbos? Thanks for the suggestions.

Not sure if you would be interested in a custom turbo that is a good budget turbo.

I designed a T4 custom turbo which spools up faster than a GT35R or even a GT3076R and it uses a P trim T4 Turbine Wheel which then is fitted into a custom machined T3 Turbine Housing. 63 + a T4 50 Trim Compressor wheel.

On a KA with Stock Intake manifold you can expect full 20 psi of boost to kick in at 3200 rpms! even with larger cams.

The reason this is possible is because of the perfect balance between the comp and turbine wheels and the specific housings and machining I recommend.

I can actually have this turbo built for you custom if you're interested as part of my new service I am offering which is custom turbos for clients.

All of the options listed are good but they are quite expensive and for a KA imo you don't need to spend that much to get the perfect turbo fit because you have a lot more displacement to work with - which should be seen as an advantage.

godrifttoday

09-21-2009, 01:59 AM

How about a gt3076r?

steve shadows

09-21-2009, 01:19 PM

GT3076R is the best turbo for Nissan 4 cylinder engines imo.

driftertim

09-21-2009, 02:41 PM

Hey guys, Steve knows what he is talking about. I plan on getting his tune. I've been in a KA turbo car which really impressed me with the GT2876r, it was not built but man was did it ever make torque. I prefer torque than wait for it to spoooooool up until 4,500 like the S2K. It depends on how you drive too. If you have a lead foot like me and want power right away then choose a medium size turbo, try to save on inter-cooler piping because you do have .4 liters more than SR motors already. Flip the inter-cooler upside-down, mount it in your rad support if you dont have A/C and have the piping run through the core support. Then you should boost a bit faster and can go for a GT3076R. Either of the two are great turbos, fast spooling and fun to drive. If you only do highway pulls then go BIG like a GT35 or big T3, I was in my buddys JDM Silvia tuned in Japan 2.3 stroker SR making 450 conservative to the wheels with a big Greddy turbo, he had a shop here put new diff oil in her, the guy at the shop took it for a rip and blew his transmission, big turbos need more cash. My buddy has to save for a 300ZX transmission with the mazzworks kit but for now the shop has a spare SR transmission they installed for him .

clutch kick drifter

09-24-2009, 08:38 AM

I have a Gt2871r .64 and it is the best turbo i have ever experienced as far as spooling up quickly for drifting.... it helps you correct mistakes to since it spools way low in the RPMs:duh:. If you wanting to make a shit load of power like the other guy was saying 400ish plus go with something else, if not get this turbo!!!! I got mine for 850.00 new, dont know HOW but they went out of business. Im not sure what they go for now. GL

Teambadrun

09-24-2009, 11:26 PM

I have used on SR20

T25G turbo --- good for everyday stock crap
T28 - abit better but nothing fancy
Power Enterprise PE1420 -- awsome response and decent power
AX53b70 - Good midrange and response with plenty of power
K3-330R blitz turbo - good torque crappy downlow heeeeaps of midrange
K3-450R Blitz turbo - good torque heaps of torque and shitloads of up power and response
TD06-20G -- as above but not as strong
Trust t517z , awsome response crap power -- pe1420 schools this
Trust T518z - goood turbo pretty shit response for its power... id much rather a ax53b70

i am now going K5-660R i have heard they come on really good for its power (over 500hp as my k3-450r wont go past 450hp)

i might try a 3076R but i dunno.... what about gt3540.. how much power can the 3540 go upto in the states?? rwhp?

jing

09-28-2009, 01:31 PM

No idea which turbos but the fastest car I've had the pleasure of sitting in the passenger seat is my buddy's R35 GTR w/ Cobb AP tune, and full exhaust incl. downpipes.

S14_Kouki

09-28-2009, 02:13 PM

TD06-20G -- as above but not as strong

TD06-20G ftw