daren_p
DSM Wiseman
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- Nov 22, 2004
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Newmarket,
ON_Canada
Okay so on my other big turbo thread I ruled out 2 of my 3 choices & made up my mind to go GT3076, as I want to go to external WG & by the time I get all the pieces to do it the way I want I might as well spend the money on a T3 setup instead of factory style parts. I origionally ruled out the FP3052 do to cost but when I add both setups all up they are both in the same ballpark with the FP setup being abit cheeper. So I would like everyones input on which one of these 2 setups they would prefer & why.
Origional choice is the GT3076 with the 4" PS inlet, 2" out, .60AR (same cover a 3052, std 3076 cover), connected to a turbonetics or turbonetics style mani, tial 38 mm WG off #1 runner, ATP custom cast 5 bolt .63 AR turbine housing (cast internally to mirror the proper GT housing that was designed specifically for the GT series of turbos), victory performance 2.5" SS O2 housing.
I like this setup because I believe it will give me more turbo options in the future if need be, I think the mani is a better design then the stocker.
Now the FP 3052 setup would be pretty straight forward, would be hooked up to my SBR cast mani (have to take it off & get some cracks welded up), connected to a tial 44 mm gate & their Vband 2.5" O2 housing.
Things I like about this is its more "stock" looking since I believe I can still run the factory mani heat shield, the idea of the vband on the exhaust side is neat, doesn't require additional gaskets (have spare turbo to mani, vband doesn't require any) & the cost would end up being abit cheeper as I can source all the parts from one location.
As far as power production & spool Im not sure what setup would be better in which department. The FP has a larger turbine AR but I don't believe you can compare the AR's of these two housings since they are made by different companies & the numbers wont be relavent. Some have said a T3 setup is outdated & there are better options out, so Im assuming he's talking about FP setups as Im pretty sure he's not refering to the mitsu type bolt on housing
Origional choice is the GT3076 with the 4" PS inlet, 2" out, .60AR (same cover a 3052, std 3076 cover), connected to a turbonetics or turbonetics style mani, tial 38 mm WG off #1 runner, ATP custom cast 5 bolt .63 AR turbine housing (cast internally to mirror the proper GT housing that was designed specifically for the GT series of turbos), victory performance 2.5" SS O2 housing.
I like this setup because I believe it will give me more turbo options in the future if need be, I think the mani is a better design then the stocker.
Now the FP 3052 setup would be pretty straight forward, would be hooked up to my SBR cast mani (have to take it off & get some cracks welded up), connected to a tial 44 mm gate & their Vband 2.5" O2 housing.
Things I like about this is its more "stock" looking since I believe I can still run the factory mani heat shield, the idea of the vband on the exhaust side is neat, doesn't require additional gaskets (have spare turbo to mani, vband doesn't require any) & the cost would end up being abit cheeper as I can source all the parts from one location.
As far as power production & spool Im not sure what setup would be better in which department. The FP has a larger turbine AR but I don't believe you can compare the AR's of these two housings since they are made by different companies & the numbers wont be relavent. Some have said a T3 setup is outdated & there are better options out, so Im assuming he's talking about FP setups as Im pretty sure he's not refering to the mitsu type bolt on housing