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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Ok im not asking what turbos make the best power. Im talking about components that are put into a turbo like ball bearings(some use them and some dont) which i know is better than a turbo with out ball bearings. Just wondering how the list would go, im sure different manufactures have compairable models like the gt-42 and t-88. What should i look for when buying a turbo other than ball bearings.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Well we need to know what kinda power are u looking to make. A t76gts will suport 1100hp and spool quicker than the T88.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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im looking for small power on stock motor. 500rwhp would be my max goal
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The turbos you are listing are overkills for that power level.
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http://www.turbomustangs.com/turbotech/compmaps/t76.jpg
http://www.forcedinductions.com/consumption346.htm

Look at this. 7lb at 6000rpms.
Might be just what u are looking for. This will also leave u room to grow when your stock bottom end goes boom bitch.
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I would go with a t-60 or t-66 for that goal.
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i was looking at the t-60 and the t-67. I know the t-88 and the gt42 are overkill, was just saying how two different companies can have similar turbos. What i dont know, and probably should have asked is who makes a good t-60/t-67. What ones would be good/better/best. I know that the best turbos have ball bearings but dont know who makes what.
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http://www.forcedinductions.com/product3.htm
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