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2010-08-14 06:41:51
#1
turbo options..
so currently i have an excess power manifold with a 50 trim, not familiar with the turbo specs, hate this set-up, manifold is leaking because an external wastegate flange was welded on but i will fix this when i take it off to replace it with the stock one.

my dilemma is whether to rebuild the stock t28 or save up and go gt2860 or gt2871r

i'm also on a college student budget so i'm trying to weigh out my options, financially and optimal choice for daily driving.

thanks for all your input in advance.
2010-08-18 18:05:21
#2
GT2871R is the way to go man. I've had it on the Turbo B13 and in my opinion is a great all around upgrade to have on an SR20 motor!
2010-08-18 18:21:40
#3
On a budget? Rebuild the T28 (if it even needs rebuilding).
No budget? GT2871R for sure.
2010-08-18 19:48:33
#4
I think the 2871R is too laggy for the street. I'd go 28RS or just stick w/the T28

-G
2010-08-18 22:04:36
#5
Originally Posted by gomba
I think the 2871R is too laggy for the street. I'd go 28RS or just stick w/the T28

-G


Well as far as stoplight olympics go the t25 or t28 will win everytime(stop light to stop light), but on an decent sized road or track the gt2871r will win. I dont think they are that laggy. I have had a t25 set up, t25/28 and 2 different gt2871r set ups on my car, one was the jgy bb37 and one was a pte gt2871r. I am currently running an ihi ball bearing vf34 turbo which is similar to the gt2871r, comes stock on the jdm subaru sti spec c version.

I think the best street turbo really depends on what your hp goals are. But its easily a toss up between the gt28rs and the gt2871r.

Just my .o2
2010-08-18 22:35:53
#6
Originally Posted by gomba
I think the 2871R is too laggy for the street. I'd go 28RS or just stick w/the T28

-G


This coming from a guy that hardly ever revs over 2500rpm
2010-08-27 18:42:39
#7
thanks guys on the input

any ideas on an evo 16g?
2010-08-27 19:17:41
#8
Miko has an incon turbo that would work perfectly. Wish I had funds for it!
2010-08-27 19:31:23
#9
I might be talking out my ass here but I thought 16g's were practically t25's.
2010-08-27 21:29:30
#10
Originally Posted by gomba
I think the 2871R is too laggy for the street. I'd go 28RS or just stick w/the T28

-G


im running the 2871rle and its nowhere near laggy at all. and in running 8:8:1 compression. all the times ive had my car on the dyno the shops have always been real amazed at how quick the spool is. so imo a 2871r is a great way to go and probabl the best smaller sized turbo for the sr20s
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