just saw this on FP's website... its a nice looking piece for sure!

anybody know what the a/r is on the turbine side?

Finally, they released the V-band housing to the public. The piece will be worth it just for the weight savings. Heck, if they could now come out with a billet backing plate for the compressor cover, we will have a ~20# total weight GT42R.

I believe (NOT SURE) that the A/R is around the 1.01A/R , but it looks even smaller than that from the pics.

I guess it is time to redo my manifold and turbo!

twicks69 said:

Finally, they released the V-band housing to the public. The piece will be worth it just for the weight savings. Heck, if they could now come out with a billet backing plate for the compressor cover, we will have a ~20# total weight GT42R.

I believe (NOT SURE) that the A/R is around the 1.01A/R , but it looks even smaller than that from the pics.

I guess it is time to redo my manifold and turbo!

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They are offered in a few different a/r's (either 2 or 3). Also the weight savings is 16lbs with just the housing (I know you were saying with the billet plate but I figured I would give the exact number) Also I don't think anyone makes a manifold for this yet. I know of a few shops that have the housings and should be building manifolds for these very soon.

Also this housing is being offered for the gt28, gt30, gt35, gt42, gt 45. Gt25 through gt55 coming in march.

Thanks for the info!

I guess that they are going to leave out the GT40R for good measure, or just to taunt me to purchase a bigger turbo....

GT40 is included, in fact, I have seen pictures of the GT35R, 40R and 42R Turbine Housing.

I was hoping you would say that!!!

If someone comes out with a nice manifold, the GT30 or 35 is mine for sure!!!

As soon as I can get my hands on one I'll be all over building a manifold for that bad boy. I think I just found the new turbo for the shop car

Tim

sleestack said:

GT40 is included, in fact, I have seen pictures of the GT35R, 40R and 42R Turbine Housing.

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Same here. As I posted above the whole gt series from 25-55 will be able to get these housings. Just waiting for someone to make a manifold for them and I am game

Id assume the turbo would need some sort of bracing, as to not put its full weight on the inlet clamp? Seems like alot of weight for a v-band clamp to support.

We should have GT35ish manifolds available shortly, for EVO and DSM. Same for the 42's once the turbine housing arrives.

Shearer said:

We should have GT35ish manifolds available shortly, for EVO and DSM. Same for the 42's once the turbine housing arrives.

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I know it might be early but any ideas on pricing? I am looking into a gt3788r from tial and they use a machined s.s. 35r turbine housing.

punishment said:

As soon as I can get my hands on one I'll be all over building a manifold for that bad boy. I think I just found the new turbo for the shop car

Tim

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Shearer said:

We should have GT35ish manifolds available shortly, for EVO and DSM. Same for the 42's once the turbine housing arrives.

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Awesome.

Anyone found links to these new Tial housings (other than the FP Turbo). Seems to be the best kept secret around, even on Tial's own website. Love to see a 35R picture / specs and when available to the common man

These housings look awesome. First really new and unique turbine housing I've seen on the market in a long time. They look like they'll have excellent flow characteristics.

GT30r

GT28r

GT42r

That was like the Victoria Secret catalog of turbochargers
More..more!!!!

wonder what the prices on the 30-35r are going to be like..... I had planned on a 3065 or similar set-up... but man these look nice.

Caithness said:

These housings look awesome. First really new and unique turbine housing I've seen on the market in a long time. They look like they'll have excellent flow characteristics.

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HKS has been using the V-Band housings for years with their Signature series T51 SPL and KAI turbos.

TSIMonsteR said:

wonder what the prices on the 30-35r are going to be like..... I had planned on a 3065 or similar set-up... but man these look nice.

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from what I have heard you tack on 200-300 to the original turbo price for one of these housings. Don't quote me but this has what I have been told.

Wow. Maybe I'll just stick with a PTE bolt on then...

Anyone know the AR offered in the housings?

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HKS has been using the V-Band housings for years with their Signature series T51 SPL and KAI turbos.

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Hmm, didn't know that. Well, at least you can get that tech without paying HKS prices now.

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Hmm, didn't know that. Well, at least you can get that tech without paying HKS prices now.

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How much are the tial units costing?

Well they are selling the 4202R for the same price as the 4292RV so I would expect you could buy the whole turbo (28, 30, 35, ect.) for probly the same amount. I personaly can't wait for mine, I orderd the new GT4202RV last week.