what turbo to get
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The IHI VF30 or 34 is an excellent street turbo. Capable of 340 crank horsepower with the right complementary mods, but doesnt lag much and makes power from 3100 rpm to near redline.
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Yeah the VF34's are great. They're almost the same as the VF30's but with the exception of the VF34 as a Ball bearing type and the vf30's are cartridge sleeve type(i think that's the right term).
I'm also planning on upgrading my Turbo by next year. I've heard good news about the Power Enterprise PE1820 Turbine. It's an IHI VF series but a bit modified. They do lag and don't boost up til 4k but with a 25-shot nitrous(Sneaky Peaty) it'll be no problem to get it up there.
HKS als has the new turbine that makes the same power as the PE1820's but has a better boosting capabilities.
Those are probably my two choices.
I'm also planning on upgrading my Turbo by next year. I've heard good news about the Power Enterprise PE1820 Turbine. It's an IHI VF series but a bit modified. They do lag and don't boost up til 4k but with a 25-shot nitrous(Sneaky Peaty) it'll be no problem to get it up there.
HKS als has the new turbine that makes the same power as the PE1820's but has a better boosting capabilities.
Those are probably my two choices.
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I think if your going to do something for the first time, you mind as well do it right! That way you won't regret in the long run. Power will never be enough. Isn't this the reason why you want to upgrade your turbo? You should just get either Power Enterprise (I am going to get this turbo), or 18g (cheaper). They both have almost the same potential. These turbos will glue your head back to your headrest hard!
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Question.
I have been told by my friend that when you start adding parts to "increase" power... IE: turbo back exhaust, piggy back ECU, bigger turbo...etc You are stressing the engine, because the engine was made to have a set amount of HP, so by making the engine "make" more power you are killing it so to speak...
Is this true?
The way I have always looked at it, say and exhaust for example... You are creating "better" air flow thus your car is making more power, it doesn't have to work as hard because it is more free flowing, is this true or am I in a bubble?
Thanks,
-Nigel
I have been told by my friend that when you start adding parts to "increase" power... IE: turbo back exhaust, piggy back ECU, bigger turbo...etc You are stressing the engine, because the engine was made to have a set amount of HP, so by making the engine "make" more power you are killing it so to speak...
Is this true?
The way I have always looked at it, say and exhaust for example... You are creating "better" air flow thus your car is making more power, it doesn't have to work as hard because it is more free flowing, is this true or am I in a bubble?
Thanks,
-Nigel
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Anytime your engine makes more horsepower, it's generally true that stress will be increased a dependent amount. Many other factors have to be considered, however, like airflow, fuel delivery rate, and heat. Putting a bigger turbo on your car is going to stress it more regardless. However, by running bigger piping, richer mixtures, and better spark, you can minimize the risk of problems. Just do your research and talk to the pros who've done it before.
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