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ccrider Aug 22, 2009 10:23 AM

twin 60's
 
i have a chance to buy 2 60mm turbos for my 5.3. the exhaust are 1.15 . isn't that large? or would it just move the powerband up?

IT_SS Aug 22, 2009 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by ccrider (Post 12109767)
i have a chance to buy 2 60mm turbos for my 5.3. the exhaust are 1.15 . isn't that large? or would it just move the powerband up?

I'm no expert, but that seems pretty high....I'm doing twin 62s with an .8x A/R...i don't think your 5.3 can spin fast enough to get the full potential. But don't quote me on that, I'm still learning my self...

ccrider Aug 22, 2009 11:44 AM

would i be better off with 1 then? this is all new to me also. also can you mix them, like 1 with a exhaust ar of 1 to have lowend and topend?

gnx7 Aug 22, 2009 12:02 PM

Those are big A/R's on the turbine housing especially if going twins. A MasterPower turbo is $699 brand new and has a 1 year warranty. A single MP T70 turbo on that 5.3 should put it into the 9's in a lightweight car with traction. Upgrade the cam and valvesprings while you are at it. Rod bolts as well if you got the extra funds.

IT_SS Aug 22, 2009 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by ccrider (Post 12110056)
would i be better off with 1 then?

Hmmm... good question, on one hand you have a 60mm turbo, which i see usually used in twin applications, but the AR is soo high that its hard to say when you see boost...


Originally Posted by ccrider (Post 12110056)
. also can you mix them, like 1 with a exhaust ar of 1 to have lowend and topend?

on a V configuration, no, but on a straight 6 thats typically what they do..

IT_SS Aug 22, 2009 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by gnx7 (Post 12110114)
Those are big A/R's on the turbine housing especially if going twins. A MasterPower turbo is $699 brand new and has a 1 year warranty. A single MP T70 turbo on that 5.3 should put it into the 9's in a lightweight car with traction. Upgrade the cam and valvesprings while you are at it. Rod bolts as well if you got the extra funds.

what he said:nod:

LivingCanvas Aug 22, 2009 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by IT_SS (Post 12110034)
I'm no expert, but that seems pretty high....I'm doing twin 62s with an .8x A/R...i don't think your 5.3 can spin fast enough to get the full potential. But don't quote me on that, I'm still learning my self...

I love how people with no real knowledge on the subject always feel compelled to add their 2cents.

ccrider Aug 22, 2009 06:43 PM

i appreciate the inputs cause they all know more than me at this point

The Fugitive Aug 23, 2009 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by LivingCanvas (Post 12111307)
I love how people with no real knowledge on the subject always feel compelled to add their 2cents.

and it's lovely how you come in say something with no help added. But you would need to ask yourself where do you want you powerband. With an AR like that you will mostlikely see your boost and powerband near the top end range. Think of those highway supras. Check out the sponsors webpage (forcedinductions) and read up they have some helpful info on there but if you need to ask anyone try to get ahold of Jose on here to get some help. He is wondering around on here somewhere

IT_SS Aug 23, 2009 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by LivingCanvas (Post 12111307)
I love how people with no real knowledge on the subject always feel compelled to add their 2cents.

i was just helping and sharing what I've learned, I know and will admit to not being the authority on forced induction...

ccrider Aug 23, 2009 06:32 PM

and i appreciate your help IT SS , we all have to learn!


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