Turbonetics turbo quality

[mike diesel]

Doesn't seem like alot of diesel guys run turbonetics stuff. I really have no experience with them either but lately I have been doing alot of research on turbos for my compound/triple kit I plan on building.

If i go compounds then I'd like to use something in the 88mm range over my s472. Looking into gt4718 and also stumbled across precision pt88 and now turbonetics thumper/y2k t88.

Seems the garrett gtx/r chargers are the highest priced. Found some of the turbonetics t88's in the $1900 price range...BB, billet wheel, 101mm turbine with what ever choice you want on turbine housing. Now I'm unsure if these are genuine turbonetics turbos or knockoffs unless turbonetics stuff really is that inexpensive?

What are people's thoughts on turbonetics?

 

[jacobdewey]

I think Rob Coddens used turbonetics chargers. He still may for all I know. Maybe he or Dustin will chime in.

 

[mike diesel]

They look nice...but obviously looks aren't everything.

Looks like turbonetics even has something to compete with the gt5541r. Thumper t106.

 

[Vsouth]

Rob didn't use it for very long.....

 

[Muff]

Rob didn't use it for very long.....

Why

 

[TheBac]

I think it grenaded.

 

[mike diesel]

Was it a cast wheel or billet?

 

[Awenta]

It has to be cheaper for a reason, no?

Precision isn't too bad. They're just getting into diesel turbos though right.

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[mike diesel]

Anyone have any other first hand experience?

I was doing some research last night and it looks like alot of LS guys have used them with less than stellar results. Alot of people mention their warranty is good, hassle free. But their cars were down all the time due to turbo failures. Seems the most common failures I saw is bearing and bent shafts after making 2 or 3 WOT runs.

Probably wise to stick with garrett or borg.

 

[DMAXchris]

Do triples. Big compounds completely suck to drive. :thumb: I always heard Turbonetics were junk, even back in my import days guys would talk bad about them.

 

[mike diesel]

Do triples. Big compounds completely suck to drive. :thumb: I always heard Turbonetics were junk, even back in my import days guys would talk bad about them.

I am leaning more on triples. 2 s363 fmw's over my billet 72/87/1.0 would be nice.

 

[DMAX497]

S500 under that 72 :woott:

 

[mike diesel]

S500 under that 72 :woott:

I know someone who might be able to get me a PBK for a good price

 

[Mile_high]

I believe the aircraft engine manufacturer Continental uses turbonetics units on their TD300 engines. At least that is what they had on it in a video I watched the other day.

Service life requirements on that kind of thing are different than cars though. Although they pass strict requirements, that stuff gets overhauled every 2000hrs or so, depending on application and type.

 

[blue09dmaxx]

I am leaning more on triples. 2 s363 fmw's over my billet 72/87/1.0 would be nice.

Quit taking my ideas :woott: