Aftermarket Turbos
- Thread starter LarryJewell
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larry i had smoke like you before the gt40 install and now i can only get a big cloud off of a stop light....then it just shits and gets. Once the turbo lites it looks like im runing nitrous. Just look at my drag race video from kil kare
I want your a5k when you get away from the t3 flange.
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I want first dibs on that turbo 
No Mike, i was actually reffering to others when i posted that
but dont you mean 4" and not 3"
i agrree larry would make a smoke tune no matter what turbo he gets
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:rofl:the A5k comes with a T3 flange? sorry ive just never looked into it
No Mike, i was actually reffering to others when i posted that
but dont you mean 4" and not 3"
i agrree larry would make a smoke tune no matter what turbo he gets
:rofl:the A5k comes with a T3 flange? sorry ive just never looked into it
Nope, I have the Diamond Eye which is a 3", but it is lots better flowing, no sharp 90's or flat spots.
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OKAY What are everyones thoughts on buying a used turbo? Good idea or too risky better to buy a new one.
Steve, what A/R housing are you running with your ATS Aurora 5000? There are a bunch of different exhaust A/R sizes available.
If you knew how to inspect them for damage and was able to do so pre-buy, I'd say go for it concerning the used charger. Buying new gives a since of security, but heck even a new one can have trouble. Pat would probably give some good feedback on what to look for in a used turbo.
Every turbo should have specs for shaft endplay and possibly up/down movement in thousanth's of an inch usually measured with a dial indicator.
Other than that it's usually just a visual of the fins, oil inlet and outlet and any other visible signs of damage, abuse, overheating etc.
If the price is right-I think it would be worth it in a stock to mild tuning situation.
If you push it-it may not last depending on how abused it was previously.
Just my :2cents:
Other than that it's usually just a visual of the fins, oil inlet and outlet and any other visible signs of damage, abuse, overheating etc.
If the price is right-I think it would be worth it in a stock to mild tuning situation.
If you push it-it may not last depending on how abused it was previously.
Just my :2cents:
I've had the HTT on for a year and a half it works great for towing, know that I'm going to get into truck pulling I'm going to build compound twins using the HTT and the larger turbo is also from HTT. Hopefully I get time to start fabbing it together.
I am no expert but from all the info over the years i would say DP does not kill pistons... heat and psi seems to be a much bigger issue
Thats what I thought too but just wanted to make sure. I don't see DP floating my valves. Just got boost up with 53 average vane angle through 4th gear so I thought I would ask, figure mine should be high :roflmao: