opinions anyone please T3/t4 vs. Big 16g

[rick1997gst]

I have been reasearching for the past couple of weeks and I am almost convinced that I should go for the big 16g. The main reason is money, I can get a good deal for one $260. And I would't have to change manifold or downpipe. I would love to go for the bigger t3/t4, but Im not so sure cost wise.

My biggest concern it that my apexi downpipe wont fit the t3t/4 and the stock manifold. If anyone knows for sure please let me know. I have read that the stock manifold should fit the t3/t4.

Recently I went to the track and ran 14.8 @94.7 and my brother is running a crx with a t3/t4 he ran 13.6 @107, he is making me look bad.

 

[snox135]

The T3/T4 housing will not fit the stock manifold or downpipe.

 

[Eclipse98_RS]

It all depends on how you drive really. A E316G will get you your boost right away, which is nice, but it can only support up to like 350whp. I have a T3/T4 in my GS-T and I love it. It takes a little while longer to get the boost, but it comes on strong and sounds really mean. If you are worried about your brothers car beating yours, dont be. An Eclipse looks better than a CRX any day of the week. Be sure if you get the T3/T4 that you have proper room between your oil filter and the flange for the downpipe to the exhaust manifold. I didnt have that and it needed to be re-routed as to not burn the oil filter

 

[rick1997gst]

Thank you for your help. That is exaclty what I needed to know, I guess I love the quick spool up from my t25. I wish I could just get the t3/t4, but I am just going to get a evo III 16g. To install the t3/t4 would be to much money.

If you know anyone selling an evo III 16g for less than $260 shipped let me know.

 

[EvolvingGST]

you are running a 2G so you will either need an install kit or a J-pipe. With that said you should just save money and spend a couple hundred more for a quality new turbo. If you want to be cheap 14bs normally run about 100-150 and will get you into atleast mid 13s if not 12s. I have several friends who have hit high 12s in a AWD 1G.