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Old 07-31-2013, 09:01 PM
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Default What turbo for 1000rwhp 370ci lq9?
I'm looking to build a 370ci lq9 and my goal is 1000 rwhp at the least. I was going to use a PT88 turbo but a lot of people have said that the PT88 will choke it up because the turbine wheel is too small, so I was just wondering what turbo to use for my goal of 1000rwhp. I'm looking to use a precision turbo. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Any reason for precision only? You can get a billet 76 or 80 borg warner unit for half the price. Billet 80mm has made 1289 already in a 370
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I'll look into the BWs. And the 4788.
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x2 on the BW turbos.
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Was the Borg Warner 80mm making 1289 at the wheels or at the crank?
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Was the Borg Warner 80mm making 1289 at the wheels or at the crank?
At the tires through a glide and 9"! That is the turbo I have for my build.
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I have a 9" but I will be running the turbo 400 that I currently have and will throw 3.08 or so gears back there as I have 4.56s right now lol. So is the bw a ball bearing turbo?
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Im doing the same. Im looking at the BW billet ETR-HO s476/87 turbo. Most likely with the race cover.
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Another vote for the Billet S480. And there just miiiiiiight be one for sale in the classifieds section right now for a good deal (Not my turbo).
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Does anyone have any opinions on the pt91.5?
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Would work legit also, but a BW S480 will get the job done for you as well. What fuel will you be running?
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The s480 is hard to beat for the price and performance.
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Would work legit also, but a BW S480 will get the job done for you as well. What fuel will you be running?
I will be running pump e85.
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I would do a gt91and not look back, also only about 1200 bucks... Leaves a little on the table. dont glides dyno high?
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The PT91.5 wouldn't be too big for a 370ci would it?
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I forgot to mention, this is going to be mainly a street car but with track use as well.
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S480 would be the best bang for the buck.
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Yup^ lol agreed agreed agreed.
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