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    T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Im after a T25 type turbocharger for my r5gtt.
    It must be able to be fitted with minimal fuss and be efficient when running boost in the high teens.
    I ideally want something that also works well with the standard cam.

    I currently run a ktr180 which is basically a .48 t25 wheel machined into a t2 front housing with a standard t2 .35 rear, so the next step or two steps up from that would be good.
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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Speak to Bernie's blowers on facebook mate. He sorted me out a really good T25..

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Daz5774 View Post
    Speak to Bernie's blowers on facebook mate. He sorted me out a really good T25..
    He never got bk to me after 2 voicemails and many phone calls :/

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    He never got bk to me after 2 voicemails and many phone calls :/
    Hmm he was really good with me. Always responded to any questions.

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Daz5774 View Post
    Speak to Bernie's blowers on facebook mate. He sorted me out a really good T25..
    Personally wouldn't use him, many other decent firms out there who can build a good spec'd turbo

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    I've heard CR turbos in Hampshire are the bench mark johnny, might be worth a try?

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD) View Post
    Personally wouldn't use him, many other decent firms out there who can build a good spec'd turbo
    Why not Mark?

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    I can think of 680 reasons why not.

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Im after a T25 type turbocharger for my r5gtt.
    It must be able to be fitted with minimal fuss and be efficient when running boost in the high teens.
    I ideally want something that works well with the standard cam.

    I currently run a ktr180 which is basically a .48 t25 wheel machined into a t2 front housing with a standard t2 .35 rear, so the next step or two steps up from that would be good.
    What about one of these?
    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthrea...1&goto=newpost

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Nottswoody View Post
    I can think of 680 reasons why not.
    Oh yea I remember you telling me about your experience..

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Nottswoody View Post
    I can think of 680 reasons why not.
    Shiit bro that's not good. :/

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Thanks for the help and advice so far
    Im tempted by the saab turbos but seems like there is alot of work needed to get the downpipe side right and its hard to find one that hasnt done a million miles and wont blow up at the first sign of decent boost.

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by Daz5774 View Post
    Why not Mark?
    After fitting one of his so called rebuilt turbo's it pissed oil out the turbine and compressor housing, had it examined by another well know turbo builder to find out it was the worse piss poor rebuild ever
    After a long 'chat' down the phone he then was telling me there was nothing wrong with it and saying me and the turbo builder didn't know what we were talking about

    Seem a few other turbo's of his in poor state too

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Second what topcat said. Cr turbos did my t25.service and communication spot on. And price wise not bad. Them or turbo dynamics are good also.

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    jonny ive just picked up one of them saab turbos today mate loads easyer to fit than a tomcat t25 ive just gone throgh 2 tomcat t25s and went for the saab one i just used the tomcat hot side bolted straight on and holes was there for actuator took me bout half hour to adapet mate

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by KEV 5 GT View Post
    jonny ive just picked up one of them saab turbos today mate loads easyer to fit than a tomcat t25 ive just gone throgh 2 tomcat t25s and went for the saab one i just used the tomcat hot side bolted straight on and holes was there for actuator took me bout half hour to adapet mate
    Ive been looking but cant find any

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    thats the one ive used maty and just used tomcat hot side you can get an adapter for the saab hot end but quite expencive from america

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-9000-...ht_1637wt_1018

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by KEV 5 GT View Post
    thats the one ive used maty and just used tomcat hot side you can get an adapter for the saab hot end but quite expencive from america

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-9000-...ht_1637wt_1018
    let me know how it goes

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    well fitted turbo today and yet again smoke poors out like a fog machine not sure why maybe another fooked turbo ? the only thing good about it was spooled up quicker than a tomcat t25 i thought

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    Quote Originally Posted by KEV 5 GT View Post
    well fitted turbo today and yet again smoke poors out like a fog machine not sure why maybe another fooked turbo ? the only thing good about it was spooled up quicker than a tomcat t25 i thought
    Mine smoked a wee bit, but that was just the oil that was put on the seals. Is it smoking at the unit or exhaust?
    Last edited by TopCat; 28-09-2013 at 10:44.

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    Re: T25 hybrid turbocharger

    its smoking a little around the turbo now and then burn off abit tho but i squirted wd40 all over it before fitting it to make sure it was well lubed but smoke poors out like a disco fog machine from exhaust ???

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