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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Red face Turbonetics T76 vs. TC76
Ok so I bought a turbo kit from hp performance and I just recently cancelled the turbocharger. Because the 60 mm turbo it comes with seems kind of small especially once I build the engine and want to run more boost. So now I need to buy a turbo to go with the rest of the kit. I can’t decide between the turbonetics T76 or the TC76 with the F1 wheel. What are the major differences between the two turbos? Also what A/R would you suggest?

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.96 AR either way. I don't know much about the exact differences between the two other than the T series has a slight advantage on power output. I believe the TC spools faster however.
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I think the t76 has the bigger ar compressor cover and bigger backing plate to make it fit....ask jose at www.forcedinductions.com
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.96 a/r for sure. Get the TC76 and you're good to go. They are almost the same, TC76 would be more compact im assuming and meet your needs easily with a 346 LS1.
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.96 a/r for sure. Get the TC76 and you're good to go. They are almost the same, TC76 would be more compact im assuming and meet your needs easily with a 346 LS1.

Yes the TC is a little more compact then the T series unit. Either will allow you to torture your passenger
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Yes the TC is a little more compact then the T series unit. Either will allow you to torture your passenger
Lol well that sounds about perfect to me!
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Yes the TC is a little more compact then the T series unit. Either will allow you to torture your passenger
do they both make the same power?
tc 76 vs t 76 ???

just different sizes??


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do they both make the same power?
tc 76 vs t 76 ???

just different sizes??


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A TC will make a little less power due to smaller packaging.
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Originally Posted by crashly
do they both make the same power?
tc 76 vs t 76 ???

just different sizes??


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Just get a TC 78 if you want more power in a compact frame
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yeh johnv,
i'm more trying to get my head around the turbo sizing, vs turbonetics orginal size

has forced inductions, just cnc 'ed a different cover?

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Its basically all the same save for a compressor cover and backing plate for a 60- or 62-1 machined to fit the larger compressor wheels. T-netics does it them selfs.
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what kind of power can the t76 make on stock cubes? What is the max efficiant boost?
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What is an HP Performance Turbo kit??????????(Nevermind, just googled it)
And get the TC78....all the power potential with great spool time and more compact dimensions!
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Well i ended up going with the Garrett T76!
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Keep us updated with pics and progress!!
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I deffinatly will! Hopefully they will finish my turbokit pretty soon so i can start the build!
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What did you pay for the garrett?
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Well i ended up going with the Garrett T76!
Good choice. I think the turbonetics are all overpriced and the garretts are still good quality.
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Good choice. I think the turbonetics are all overpriced and the garretts are still good quality.
Really my turbonetics TC76 was 1k shipped? Lets see you find a Garrett for that price.
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Really my turbonetics TC76 was 1k shipped? Lets see you find a Garrett for that price.

Many people throw out blanket statements......part of message boards....lol
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