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Oct 14, 2012 | 09:59 PM

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Looking to replace the TC78

Like the title says. I've searched and researched , but can't find a solid answer. Looking to upgrade, but wondering if the PT88 is too small for my setup? Buddy is selling his turbo https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...-bb-turbo.html. But wondering if both the compressor and exhaust wheels are too small. Listed below is my motor setup.

Forged 376 c.i. w/ comp cam 226, 232 115 LSA, A4, 3600 stall.

Oct 14, 2012 | 10:03 PM

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What are your goals? The pt88 has gone really fast and is a very proven turbo. Depending on weight your could go bottom 9s or 8s with a pt88

Oct 14, 2012 | 10:12 PM

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I would like to get to the low 10's and around 850-900hp if possible. Standing my radiator up over winter and upgrading my fuel system again.

Oct 14, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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if you have room, better options out there than the pt88

if you dont have much room it runs rather well and on a budget

Oct 14, 2012 | 10:53 PM

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if you have room, better options out there than the pt88

if you dont have much room it runs rather well and on a budget

I will have the room after re-mounting my radiator upright. What would you suggest? I know some have replaced the PT88 with the GT47-88 or S380, S400.

Oct 14, 2012 | 11:57 PM

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I would like to get to the low 10's and around 850-900hp if possible. Standing my radiator up over winter and upgrading my fuel system again.

Why are you needing so much hp for low 10's?

Oct 15, 2012 | 07:02 AM

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If it where me i would get in this order, there is a price difference though

1. Gt5088
2. Toss up between gt4788 or borg 80 or 88 with the big 96mm turbine
3. FI's new 97mm turbine version of the gt88

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Oct 15, 2012 | 07:24 AM

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Thanks, I will look into those.

Oct 15, 2012 | 09:18 AM

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If you are looking at something that will go right in the place of the TC78, check out the comp I have here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...aring-new.html

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