Is the T28 turbo a good upgrade

[Spoolin702]

I saw a t28 upgrade for our DSM's on a website I think it bolts right up to the stock set up. Has anyone heard of this upgarde?

 

[mdre21]

yeah the best way from what i've read is to use the t28 housing and the stock t25 turbine and compresser wheels

 

[Spoolin702]

Road Race sells the turbo already built for 850.00 w/ exchange. Do u know someone who has one?What is there fastest time w/ that turbo?

 

[97GSTURBO]

The T28 is barely an upgrade, it's like puttin a 14B on your car. If you want easy install and a good (high flow) stock looking turbo get a Big 28 from Forced Performance $750 with your core exchange! Best with that turbo that I've seen so far is 11.82 at 119mph at 21 psi, I think they post that on their site somewhere.

 

[Spoolin702]

COOL thanx man good thing I didn't buy the t28 yet. And the two turbos r about the same price.

 

[RacerX]

For price/performance I dont think that the T-28 is worth it. It is an upgrade to the compressor wheel on the t-25. It flows a little less than a 16g but with less lag. If you want power with less cash...go with a 14B (First gen Turbo). You can get it for an awesome price and it gives more boost that the stock T2slow.

 

[CBgst]

the big t-28 is supposed to flow as much as a big 16g. It is worth what you pay for it to 750 \w exchange. Sure you can get a 14b for like 200 or so but you need $300 install kit to put it on. I just put on a big 28 and it rocks big time!!! I heard 14bs are good to but with the 28 you can't even tell you swap the turbo unless you look at the blades. It's a good sleeper, no lag, and pulls to 7400 rpm. Well I like mine and it's easy to install so that's my opinon. Later

 

[Low Flying GS-T]

Some seem to be confusing the regular T-28 with the hybrid Forced Performance Big 28 which flows similar numbers to the Big 16g and more than worth your money. The plain jane T-28 is a T-25 with slighty(barely) larger wheels, and not worth the cash. My Big 28 is about as big as I would like to go on the traction limited GST for the street were slicks aren't legal.

 

[CBgst]

With the big t-28 out i thought the t-28 was almost nonexsitent anymore. What i'm saying is when people refer to the t-28 I assume the it's the big 28 cuz it's the same price as the regular t-28 so why would anyone buy the regular t-28. That's my bad though I forget some of the newbies aren't as familar with some of the different turbos so I'll be more specific next time. Yes the regular t-28 is a waste of money unless you get a really good deal on one or something.

 

[Agent Ezzard]

from my personal preference, i like that fact that i can open my hood and say "look man i told you it's a stock turbo!" i got my BIG28 on order, do you?

 

[larryd]

funny that you like that.. i hated it.. everytime i popped the hood.. i heard negative comments about how I have a stock turbo bla bla bla..

btw.. its not a Big T28. its a Big 28.. no T.. you have a T28 and Big28.. to different turbos

 

[Agent Ezzard]

isn't that what i said?

 

[larryd]

i felt like reiterating

 

[97GSTURBO]

I was thinking about getting a Big 28. I like the stock look! I'm thinking of maybe getting the AGP L1R though. It costs a bit more, has a bigger housing and a little more flow.) I like the idea of having a dual ball bearing turbo!

 

[DCJ98GST]

Does anybody know when AGP is going to sell the LR1. I was going to get the FPBIG28 unitil I saw this turbo. Hopefully it will spool as quick as the B28. I dont have the supporting mods yet but when I do I dont want to be the first to buy it.

 

[larryd]

i suggest giving them a call at AGP and asking them firsthand, they will help you with any questions you may have.. www.agpturbo.com

 

[Spoolin702]

Are any of the big t28's you guys are talking about been bought through forced performance?

 

[larryd]

Forced Performance makes the turbo and they are the only one to sell the turbo.. and once again its not a Big T28, its a Big28... no T

 

[Low Flying GS-T]

Originally posted by larryd
funny that you like that.. i hated it.. everytime i popped the hood.. i heard negative comments about how I have a stock turbo bla bla bla..

btw.. its not a Big T28. its a Big 28.. no T.. you have a T28 and Big28.. to different turbos

Who cares about what others think seems like you are a non assertive person, I mean it all about pleasing yourself and if other don't like it F em'.

 

[larryd]

i care what others think... hell half the fun in popping your hood is to see people gawk at your setup.. i know im not the only that gets a kick out of it.. and having the Big28 just doesnt look impressive.. but the turbo is kick ass for what it is

 

[Spoolin702]

Does anyone have the BIG28 on their car? I just want to know other times that were ran with this turbo, other than what the website says.

 

[Spoolin702]

Me I would rather like the look of stock under the hood, and let everyone laugh at me. Then skool their a@@ on da track that would make them even more mad. :laugh:

 

[larryd]

Originally posted by Spoolin702
Does anyone have the BIG28 on their car? I just want to know other times that were ran with this turbo, other than what the website says.

I did.. ran a 13.7 @ 109 in my FWD

 

[mrfloppy]

Originally posted by Spoolin702
I saw a t28 upgrade for our DSM's on a website I think it bolts right up to the stock set up. Has anyone heard of this upgarde?

I talk to a guy at a car ralley that had a 98 GSX. He said he put the T28 on because it looks like a T25, and it basically does. Just by eyeballing it you can't really notice a huge difference.
He has lots of mods on his car ( pretty f*cking nice as well ), but overall he wasn't to happy with the turbo. He said he just wants to get a 14B with everything needed for 300 from his friend. The T28 price is also a lil to much as well when you can just get a Super 16G from Hahn or 14B from a First gen. Power per dollar....... its not worth it.
Erik

 

[Spoolin702]

I'm thinking about getting this turbo, but I want to go faster than 13.7 I will be happy with 12.5 to 13.0 that is my goal.