Borg Warner K31?
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Borg Warner K31?
I am piecing together turbo parts for a blow through setup on my 5.3l. I am already setup for carb. Someone I know has a pretty good deal on a BW k31 p/n 172143. I am having a hard time finding info about the turbo and if it will work for my application. Any input?
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It's the old school bearing setup which is not as reliable as the modern Borg units. The turbine is slightly larger than an s300. An s400 with the same size compressor could easily make 100hp more. We made a compressor wheel that fits it and helps some.
If it's free it'll work, but there are better options.
Jack
If it's free it'll work, but there are better options.
Jack