Maxing out a turbo.....
08-08-2013, 08:23 PM
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That sounds about right to me. GT30 are good for about 400 to 450 maxed out on a smaller 4 cyl where back pressure is not an issue.
Thats around what the upgraded Incon kits made on f-bodies which also used those turbos.
Thats around what the upgraded Incon kits made on f-bodies which also used those turbos.
08-09-2013, 01:01 AM
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I dunno, I've got a buddy with an integra at 16psi putting down 500whp on a 30r. That's at a pressure ratio of around 2.2, which isn't quite the compressor's peak.
Unless the cam is too big or your exhaust housings are too small, you should be good to around 1000hp or so.
Unless the cam is too big or your exhaust housings are too small, you should be good to around 1000hp or so.
08-09-2013, 01:17 AM
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Might be the exhaust housing. Those are $455 each! Still running the stock cat back but don't think that would cause that much of a issue.
I sent Garrett a full wrap up of my car with pics vids etc. hoping they contact me back. Either way 810rwhp on a stock long block is impressive.
I sent Garrett a full wrap up of my car with pics vids etc. hoping they contact me back. Either way 810rwhp on a stock long block is impressive.
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08-09-2013, 01:52 AM
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500whp at only 16psi sounds awful high to me. Most using that turbo push 25 psi to hit 450whp on a built Evo. The turbo is only rated to 500hp by Garrett and that's at the crank. Are you sure your not thinking of the GT35r?
My first new car I bought in 98 was an Eclipse GSX followed by a new STI when they came out. I also owned an Evo. This turbo is used sparingly in both those communities and takes much more than 16 psi to hit 450whp on those platforms and very few do. Most just skip to the 35r or fp green or red.
My first new car I bought in 98 was an Eclipse GSX followed by a new STI when they came out. I also owned an Evo. This turbo is used sparingly in both those communities and takes much more than 16 psi to hit 450whp on those platforms and very few do. Most just skip to the 35r or fp green or red.
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08-09-2013, 02:13 AM
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500whp at only 16psi sounds awful high to me. Most using that turbo push 25 psi to hit 450whp on a built Evo. The turbo is only rated to 500hp by Garrett and that's at the crank. Are you sure your not thinking of the GT35r?
My first new car I bought in 98 was an Eclipse GSX followed by a new STI when they came out. I also owned an Evo. This turbo is used sparingly in both those communities and takes much more than 16 psi to hit 450whp on those platforms and very few do. Most just skip to the 35r or fp green or red.
My first new car I bought in 98 was an Eclipse GSX followed by a new STI when they came out. I also owned an Evo. This turbo is used sparingly in both those communities and takes much more than 16 psi to hit 450whp on those platforms and very few do. Most just skip to the 35r or fp green or red.
08-09-2013, 12:43 PM
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Might be the exhaust housing. Those are $455 each! Still running the stock cat back but don't think that would cause that much of a issue.
I sent Garrett a full wrap up of my car with pics vids etc. hoping they contact me back. Either way 810rwhp on a stock long block is impressive.
I sent Garrett a full wrap up of my car with pics vids etc. hoping they contact me back. Either way 810rwhp on a stock long block is impressive.
08-09-2013, 04:29 PM
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I'd say you maybe arent far off the limit.
Smaller engines will make more power, and will do 500, but dont forget they are using much higher boost to do so.
Most V8 applications seem less happy or willing to push 30psi etc to achieve the goals.
Running such boost on a 4cyl is just routine. So the larger engine will always fall on a different part of the compressor map.
That said, a friend here in the UK has a couple of billet GT30's on his flat 6 Subaru and with a little gas is trapping 178mph lol
Although that car is at the extreme end of things.
Smaller engines will make more power, and will do 500, but dont forget they are using much higher boost to do so.
Most V8 applications seem less happy or willing to push 30psi etc to achieve the goals.
Running such boost on a 4cyl is just routine. So the larger engine will always fall on a different part of the compressor map.
That said, a friend here in the UK has a couple of billet GT30's on his flat 6 Subaru and with a little gas is trapping 178mph lol
Although that car is at the extreme end of things.
17psi on my LQ4 from twin GT35Rs made over 900whp. If you're itching for more power and some lower IATs, some turbo upgrades may be the way to go. 