Cant Decide which route to go...

[BorinquenEclips]

Hi I have a 95 GSX thats up on jackstands right now with bent valves. Its a project that I have been working on for a while and I really really miss driving my car! Right now im stuck with my Eclipse RS for now.

Anyways before the GSX i was planning on turboing the RS so I bought a t3/t4 50 trim turbo from a friend of mine for 50 bucks that needed to be rebuilt. I can send it to Blaast Performance and have it rebuilt for $150 so I figured it wasnt to bad.

But then I came across the GSX and obviously like everyone was saying, ditch the RS and get a real Eclipse! So I did and it only lasted me a month before I blew it . Now after researching throughout the forum on what route to go with the GSX I came across Holset and was immediatley sold. I signed up on the Cummins forums and immediatley found a Holset for $250 shipped. But I already have the T3/T4 turbo.

So my question is for you guys to convince me. Should I just stick with the T3/T4 50 trim and rebuild it and buy the manifold required for it and all other supporting mods??? OOOR should I go with Holset, send that to be rebuilt, install the BEP bolt on housing and with all other supporting mods???

My goal right now is to do a somewhat factory rebuild on the 7 bolt with 2g piston/ 1g rod combo, maybe some cams im not to sure yet, and then just open up the airflow a good bit( turbo back exhaust, FMIC, etc...). I want to get the car running and have close to 350whp.

I know for the goal I could just buy an Evo 3 16g but thats not where im stopping. My all time goal is to have this car at 500WHP! A 16g wont cut it. So while the car is being driven I have a 6 bolt block that will be built little by little till it is ready to be dropped in. As soon as I drop that in I will be looking for 500whp. So that is why I want to get the right turbo for my goal of 500hp first. I dont really feel like getting a turbo for 350hp now, and then buying another one to reach 500hp.

Sorry for just rambling on but I think I covered everything you guys need to know to help me out. All insight is appreciated. Feel free to flame my ideas .

 

[1gDSM4g63]

So Ive actually convinced myself to go with an HX40 instead of the HX35. The only confusing thing is every post talks about T3 and T4 setups. Is there no housing for the HX40 that will bolt up to the factory style housing, or do you get more gains buy going T3 or T4? Seems like a lot of people have had a lot of success with the HX40 and I havent found a post where someone complained about it.

The T3 or T4 is a bigger housing and will produce more airflow but spools later. Just get a BEP .55 a/r Mitsubishi bolt-on housing. Besides the housing the HX40 has two different compressor. The 8-blade compressor is a 60 lb/min that will spool about 200 rpm sooner than the pro 7 or 8-blade 69 lb/min compressor.

 

[BorinquenEclips]

The T3 or T4 is a bigger housing and will produce more airflow but spools later. Just get a BEP .55 a/r Mitsubishi bolt-on housing. Besides the housing the HX40 has two different compressor. The 8-blade compressor is a 60 lb/min that will spool about 200 rpm sooner than the pro 7 or 8-blade 69 lb/min compressor.

Yea I read about that I dont think I would cry over 200rpms. So there is a bolt on housing for the HX40 then. Great I will definetaly keep my eyes open for one. Whatever compressor i get im sure i can live with it.

One very very last question. I can't seem to find a website that sells the BEP housing. I know that TTT.com (The Turbo Trader) doesnt seem to be around any more, Slowboy apparently has them but I typed it in there search link but nothing came up for Holset or BEP housing. The only place left that I know of is Bullseye but their website confuses me so ill probably have to call them. Just asking to see if anyone can make my search easier.

Thanks for all the input guys it really helps.

 

[1gDSM4g63]

One very very last question. I can't seem to find a website that sells the BEP housing. I know that TTT.com (The Turbo Trader) doesnt seem to be around any more, Slowboy apparently has them but I typed it in there search link but nothing came up for Holset or BEP housing. The only place left that I know of is Bullseye but their website confuses me so ill probably have to call them. Just asking to see if anyone can make my search easier.

Thanks for all the input guys it really helps.

You can email or call the sale dept at Bullseye. There great people and will probably find you the cheapest vendor other wise call Slowboy Racing, Tims Turbos or G-Pop Shop.

 

[BorinquenEclips]

Thanks 1gDSM4g63 I appreciate it

 

[JusMX141]

The only confusing thing is every post talks about T3 and T4 setups. Is there no housing for the HX40 that will bolt up to the factory style housing, or do you get more gains buy going T3 or T4?

Of course you'll get more airflow by going with a larger housing, but the bolt-on housing has already made 685whp. If this isn't enough power for you, look to a bigger housing.

 

[BorinquenEclips]

Yea I think the bolt on housing will be just fine for my goals. And you seem to be the person that people talk about going to to get Holset work done am i right? What work do you do with them? How much does it cost if im allowed to ask?

 

[JusMX141]

If you need it rebuilt, I'm your man. Pricing cannot be discussed in the tech forums.

 

[BorinquenEclips]

Ok thanks for letting me know, I mustve missed that when I read the rules. Sorry bout that. But I guess I could always just pm you whenever I find a Holset to rebuild. Thanks man I appreciate the info.