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    cam or turbo

    That is the question.Im wanting a bit more top end pull from my five.Currently i have a t25/t2 with a 47 rear and a tb22 turbine wheel running 177hp with 20lb boost.To be honest im happy with the power output its just the fact it runs out of puff too low in the revs.Would a t25 with say a 49 rear give me what im after?and would it work with the oe cam?Or would fitting a cam such as the 285 be a better option.Thanks

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Cam.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Controversial.

    Turbo.

    When you are on one , you will be higher up the range anyway. Therefore the t25 with decent size rear will be blowing and on song.

    the t2/25 will limit the power up the top anyway due to a restrictive back end no matter what cam.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    I have spoke to cr turbo and they said they would build me a t25 with a billet comp wheel for £600.I would imagine this is also the cheaper option.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by casper View Post
    I have spoke to cr turbo and they said they would build me a t25 with a billet comp wheel for £600.I would imagine this is also the cheaper option.
    That's , er , expensive. Tomcat with 360 bearing FTW.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    The cam would be the cheaper option unless your paying for it to be fitted/timed. For me without doubt I would up the size of the blower.

    You will definitely notice the difference higher up the revs.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    CR turbos are expensive, but they are built properly. You get what you pay for at the end of the day.

    Bigger cam is a biggish job, and it'll run like poo on idle. Mine did with a piper cam.

    Bolt a turbo on I'd say, bigger down pipe

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Thanks for that.I think i will go with the blower option.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    I would just go with a bigger blower for now and see how you get on with the change in powerband.

    But as you know, the hunger for more power Will always be there so no doubt you ll end up wanting a cam anyway so you get the best from the turbo!

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by tubbyG View Post
    I would just go with a bigger blower for now and see how you get on with the change in powerband.

    But as you know, the hunger for more power Will always be there so no doubt you ll end up wanting a cam anyway so you get the best from the turbo!
    Ideally mate,i want the same characteristics as my current blower but with more top end.:agree

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    CR turbos are expensive, but they are built properly. You get what you pay for at the end of the day.

    Bigger cam is a biggish job, and it'll run like poo on idle. Mine did with a piper cam.

    Bolt a turbo on I'd say, bigger down pipe
    My current turbo is from cr turbo and your right they are the biz.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by casper View Post
    Ideally mate,i want the same characteristics as my current blower but with more top end.:agree
    vnt

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by tubbyG View Post
    vnt
    I was waiting for that.

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Do both and gain about 50 more bhp. Stop flogging the nads off that small blower lol.

    Idle will be fine with a cam in aslong as set up properly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Do both and gain about 50 more bhp. Stop flogging the nads off that small blower lol.

    Idle will be fine with a cam in aslong as set up properly.
    Yeah and lose a bag of sand plus my gonads after the mrs had finished.lol

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Up the turbo size then mate. I wouldn't bother with that fancy billet wheel, just go for a full t25 or t28, 22-24 lbs boost should yield half decent power

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Up the turbo size then mate. I wouldn't bother with that fancy billet wheel, just go for a full t25 or t28, 22-24 lbs boost should yield half decent power

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by casper View Post
    You didnt give me the thumbs up. You like Briggsy more

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by andybond View Post
    You didnt give me the thumbs up. You like Briggsy more
    lol

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Ha! Lets all blow Brigsys pole!

    Mind you tho the amount of parts/advise he's sorted me and no doubt other members out over the years he's probably owed quite a bit of payment in kind..........

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    Re: cam or turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by GTphil View Post
    Ha! Lets all blow Brigsys pole!

    Mind you tho the amount of parts/advise he's sorted me and no doubt other members out over the years he's probably owed quite a bit of payment in kind..........
    True. Real gent and a legend.

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