My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

So I'm gearing up for my first boosted ride this summer. Probably gonna get a 92ish civic, don't really care if its VTEC or not. Turbos I have been contemplating so far are:

14b
T3 .42/.48
T3 .48/.60

Couple of questions: Is a .42/.48 bigger than the 14b?

I don't mind lag, I would really love a .48/.60 but it's hard to find a good one cheap. If I end up getting the .42/.48 will it die out near top end? Shooting for 220 whp with uberdata

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

I don't know what a 14b is, but I do know that the compressor side of a T25 is .48. I'd assume the 14b is larger, but I have no clue.

I'd hold out to get a .48/.60. If not, I don't think a 14b would be too bad.

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

All I know is the 14b is the bigger turbo used on manual DSM's rather than the auto's with the T25. No way am I getting something as small as a T25. Anybody know for sure is a 14b or T3 .42/.48 is bigger?

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

sorry buddy, but the 14b is the older manual turbo (autos got 13g)...the t25 was used in the 2nd gen manuals and autos

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

ok. Either way someone tell me if the T3 or 14b is bigger

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

i have a .42/.46? i believem, and it seems to be the same size as a 14b, but i heard you can run more boost from a 14b....

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

I really want a .48/.60 but can't find one as of yet, I'd runa .42/.48 if it's larger than a 14b, I have a suspicion they are similar in size. Can anyone verify if the .42/.48 will run out of breath on a D?

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

just go wtih the 14b untill you can get a T3, but save for a bigger size T3, like a super 60 or something. 14bs can push some pwoer, i kno by buddy is runnin about 14psi, but thats on a TSi...but its still a 14b

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

get the t3...it will save you time and money when you upgrade to a larger one instead of needing a new flange/mani

Re: My first "Which turbo?" thread
 

the automatic thinderbirds from 83-86 had .48/.63 garretts

you can find them on ebay for 75-100 ish