which 16g is best

[96_AWDtalon]

hey just wondering which turbo is best evo3 16g or the big 16g or the small 16g and also is a 16g worth upgrading from a big t28 just need some input
Thanks
Kevin

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

sleeper 16 ftw.

James

 

[Spoolin18]

EVO316g

 

[rock1t]

Mine. PM me. Lol.

 

[rock1t]

not to get off topic though, I was at Import Alliance last weekend and there was a booth that had a turbo sitting out, that said TD05H 16GH. It was a huge turbo, and I was inebriated, and said that don't look like a 16g, and the dude said, its a hybrid.

It was the size of a hx40.. A ridiculous 16g. If I had not worked all night to finish my car, and didn't finish it, then go to nashville and get inebriated, I may have some more details on that turbo.

 

[donniekak]

Going from a big t28 to a 16g is an upgrade, but you won't notice till after 20 psi. A better upgrade would be a 50 trim, or hx35. I have had both turbos on the same car. The 16g did flow more but not enough to go through the hassle of taking the 28 off and installing the 16. When you add in $500 for the 16g it's not really worth it.

 

[JusMX141]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/turbo-system-tech/318980-difference-between-small-16g-big-16g.html

 

[donniekak]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/turbo-system-tech/318980-difference-between-small-16g-big-16g.html

I don't know why anyone buys anything but the evo 3 16g. I bought a car that had the "42" big 16g, it didn't come close to a evo 3 16g in flow. It's a pretty simple choice, all of the 16g turbo's are priced almost the same. If you want a 16g there is no reason not to get the evo3.

 

[JusMX141]

It's simple....the Small 16G flows almost as much as a Big 16G yet spools just slightly slower than a 14B. There's a significant difference between the spool of a Small 16G and an Evo III 16G, and some DSMers really like an upgraded turbo that spools almost like a stocker.

The only real difference between the Big 16G and the Evo III 16G is the design of the compressor wheel, and the outlet spec of the turbine housing. The turbine housing of the Evo III has a bigger outlet for better flow (and more risk of boost creep), and the compressor wheel of the Evo III has a smaller center hub, allowing the fins to be a bit bigger and the wheel to be a bit lighter than a standard Big 16G.

To make things even more confusing, Kamak Dynamics is now offering a 20G compressor wheel that is styled after the Evo III 16G wheel, with a smaller hub area and larger compressor blades. I wonder how much additional airflow the Kamak 20G compressor wheel adds over a MHI 20G wheel?

 

[toofast82]

Looking through your profile, i'm assuming you are still on a stock fuel system and most likely have nothing to tune with. At this point its not worth upgrading the turbo until you establish some goals,etc.
It's capable of around 300whp so it's not too bad. I suggest doing some research on a turbo decision.
Also start setting up some supporting mods to accomodate more airflow.

 

[donniekak]

It's simple....the Small 16G flows almost as much as a Big 16G yet spools just slightly slower than a 14B. There's a significant difference between the spool of a Small 16G and an Evo III 16G, and some DSMers really like an upgraded turbo that spools almost like a stocker.

The only real difference between the Big 16G and the Evo III 16G is the design of the compressor wheel, and the outlet spec of the turbine housing. The turbine housing of the Evo III has a bigger outlet for better flow (and more risk of boost creep), and the compressor wheel of the Evo III has a smaller center hub, allowing the fins to be a bit bigger and the wheel to be a bit lighter than a standard Big 16G.

To make things even more confusing, Kamak Dynamics is now offering a 20G compressor wheel that is styled after the Evo III 16G wheel, with a smaller hub area and larger compressor blades. I wonder how much additional airflow the Kamak wheel adds over a MHI 20G wheel?

I've been wanting to convert some evo chra's to 20g's. The price of the kamak parts has brought them to my attention. I know you rebuild a lot of turbo's. How do you rate their quality?

 

[JusMX141]

I've been wanting to convert some evo chra's to 20g's. The price of the kamak parts has brought them to my attention. I know you rebuild a lot of turbo's. How do you rate their quality?

Kamak has great stuff.

If you need more convincing, you should ask FP as I believe Kamak is where they're getting their TD06SL2 turbines for their 18G and 20G turbos as well as the turbine and compressor housings.