So what turbo have you got?

[Frix]

out of curiosity what turbo is everyone running, and what do you think of it?

ill start:


im running a t2/t25 tomcat and can only compare it to the t2 i had previous and it put a very big smile on my face.

Alot more poke, so felt like a bigger turbo but without the lag!!

[Gttnutter]

This is on the raider when purchased - seems alright and does the job well

not sure about there woffle though

Stage 7 ­ HE5 Li Competition Turbos (P078)
These feature special lightweight T25 turbine wheels running in a specially modified and re-profiled 'low clearance' turbine housings. These are C.N.C. machined in-house. Not to be confused with a re-profiled compressor housing, which is easier and cheaper to achieve. These turbos are extremely efficient in terms of power delivery. Low lag, high boost capability combined with clean and effortless power delivery. We love 'em! (100% all new parts). Used on our 12.64 and 12.9 second quarter miles.
P.O.A.

[Sy5GTT]

I found a Rover 220 T25 on e bay for £36. Bit of messing about with it at work to get it to fit but it's on and pull's really well.

[JRP]

I used to run a T2/T25 with a 270 cam and that was great fun.

[Markey Mark (BD)]

At the moment i'll be running a T04E (T3/T4) but haven't tried it yet as car isn't running yet.

On my previous 5's i've had standard T2, T25/T28 and a VNT.

[rs250nut]

2554r with .49 rear end with T3 .42 compressor.

[James5]

On my old c1j I ran a vnt (24psi manifold) with 293 degree cam was an awesome engine and turbo miss it alot will be using a cossie t3 on my f4r

[Rob@Backyardracing]

My 5GT: Gt 2560r .64 housing

Civic Esi: Kung Fuiiiiiii T04E (t3/t4), will be changing later in year for larger unit.

[Adam L]

My 5GT: Gt 2560r .64 housing

Civic Esi: Kung Fuiiiiiii T04E (t3/t4), will be changing later in year for larger unit.

I've found some 76mm compressor wheels at work that'd suit that turbo brilliantly, with a 54.9 inducer. The only problem being the bore is too large for the T3 style shaft, so they need to be sleeved, which isn't exactly a problem, it just takes quite a bit of time to do.

[Logg]

Cosworth 2wd t3 in a RS turbo rear housing!

£22 from eBay 20psi every day been on car over 2 years now!

The turbos pretty lazy in the 1st and 2nd gear but once in 3rd it's good fun! And good mpg as I can cruise at 80 ish with no boost!

[Blick]

that bird in your avatar has a crackin arse....... slighly off track now, erm what was the question!? ohh r! t25

[Nayls]

gt2554r with .49 rear,currently sat in my cupboard doing nowt

[Frix]

that bird in your avatar has a crackin arse.......

that arse is something else, the things i would do...

[jure]

GT2554R standard at the moment. Waiting for .49 to get machined to fit it on back side.

[Nick k]

I used to run a T2/T25 with a 270 cam and that was great fun.

As above

[James5]

I used to run a T2/T25 with a 270 cam and that was great fun.

but you only drove it two or three times

[JRP]

but you only drove it two or three times

AHHHH shut up you....

Anyway project turbo the v6 is in my think tank

[raj]

std t2 here

[James5]

AHHHH shut up you....

Anyway project turbo the v6 is in my think tank

Jon that sounds fapping awesome

[TommyB]

Standard T2 and loving it.

[Bigfoot]

GT28rs

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Unknown turbo on the Cup car, think its a standard T2... will be upgrading for a T2/T25 soon tho.

[fidos got a raider]

Im running a full t25 with t3 internals from crturbos haven't run it yet waiting for tax.

[Adam L]

You can't run T3 internals inside a T25...

[MR TURBO]

You can't run T3 internals inside a T25...

[Rob@Backyardracing]

I've found some 76mm compressor wheels at work that'd suit that turbo brilliantly, with a 54.9 inducer. The only problem being the bore is too large for the T3 style shaft, so they need to be sleeved, which isn't exactly a problem, it just takes quite a bit of time to do.

Yeah its only a 44trim at mo as you know with these kung fu lies.. Better if it was 60, seems to be the one to go for on civic front.. didnt know weather to go all out with a new unit tho...

[LampsR5]

GT2056. with external wastegate loving it.

[Tiny Tim]

VF18 and VF19

[raj]

Im running a full t25 with t3 internals from crturbos.

[fidos got a raider]

Ok then a t3/t25 better

[James5]

Ok then a t3/t25 better

Basically the compressor housing has been bored out to allow the fitment of the T3 compressor wheel, whilst the exhaust housing is a T25 .49 rear.

[Adam L]

Yeah its only a 44trim at mo as you know with these kung fu lies.. Better if it was 60, seems to be the one to go for on civic front.. didnt know weather to go all out with a new unit tho...

It is a small trim wheel, in comparison to the rear end anyway. These wheels i've found are quite similar to the one used on the GT3076R, although where as that's a 56 trim wheel, these are 52 trim. A compressor wheel upgrade would be far cheaper than swapping for another unit, unless you can go bigger for the same money. Plus, there's a hell of alot of meat that can be machined off those .50 a/r's supplied.

[tiff_lee]

I ditched the T2 for an electric supercharger off ebay....

[Rusty]

T25, i like it because it spools up quick and also got it for free

[Bass J]

t25 turbo off a rover .. got it for £40 with minimal play. Ive yet to drive the car with the turbo setup so dont know what to expect

[Brigsy]

T28, Ar.49 exhaust housing from the man Adam l. Quite laggy but effective when on boost

[Rob@Backyardracing]

It is a small trim wheel, in comparison to the rear end anyway. These wheels i've found are quite similar to the one used on the GT3076R, although where as that's a 56 trim wheel, these are 52 trim. A compressor wheel upgrade would be far cheaper than swapping for another unit, unless you can go bigger for the same money. Plus, there's a hell of alot of meat that can be machined off those .50 a/r's supplied.

Yeah i spoke to scoff about converting this unit and yeah it would be cheaper but id like to do bearing swap too, but still works out cheaper than buying a new garret 60t style unit so it is an option ... But im thinking about going GT35 later in year for now tho just use what we have to get going.....

[5alldaway]

t28/t3, good for a long straight, appalling lazy on twisty turnees! i got to run around 20psi of boost to even make it worth having

[markey b]

On my old c1j I ran a vnt (24psi manifold) with 293 degree cam was an awesome engine and turbo miss it alot will be using a cossie t3 on my f4r

same as james's c1j apart from its 27psi and my 293cam is sitting in my toolbox