Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

i plan on running crome or hondata what do you guys sugest

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

ditto on the .48 .60 thats what i run on my stock b18a1 and i loved it... until my motor turned gay and lost its compression >:(

what year is your car? 88-91 run turboedit 92-00 crome/uberdata

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

oh i have another question what is with these ebay turbo kits for like 800$ why are they so cheap im a firm believer you get what you pay for so im not gona go with one of them. One of my friends believes they are a fair deal is this true?

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

Chances are the turbo and manifold are going to be junk. The wastegate and bov might not be too bad but you'll have better luck collecting the parts yourself. Start hitting up the junkyards in your area. I got my turbo and bov from an old volvo and ended up costing me only fifty bucks. :)

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

does anyone know what kind of stock cars come with a .48 .60 anyway thats what i will be going with now im looking for a somewhat cheap manifold anyone got any ideas besides a 30$ one of ebay also what are some ok intercoolers

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

get a cast one for 130 shipped from donald in the classifieds, its a sticky thread.

certain thunderbird and mustang svos had the .48 .60

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

i know this is thread jacking but i bought a t3/t4 .50/63 turbo for my b20 do yall think it will be too big or should it be ok for say 10psi..sorry to ask suck a bull ---- ? but this thread got me thinking..thanks

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

only one turbo comes .48/.60 a/r 60 trim from the factory. It's the Ford 2.3L thunderbird/turbocoupe (and maybe other varations of the same engine)

Of course, since used junkyard turbos from the 80's ALL need a rebuild prior to be re-used anyways :y, You can pick ANY automotive T3 from a Saab, volvo, renault, peugeot, nissan or mercedes... They usually have a small .42 a/r 40, 45 or 50 trim compressor, and simply send it to any turbo shop to have it rebuilt + upgraded to a t3 .48/.60 60 trim or even a small t3/t4. Some shops are apparently cheaper than others and warranty their work for 6 months. Just Look around. O0

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

Do a search to confirm but the turbo coupe was made from 83-88. I believe ford stoped using the garrett 48/60 for 1987/88 and switched over to the ihi which is smaller.

48/60 was also offered on some mercedes too, have no idea which specifc models/years.

Re: picking best turbo for b18b
 

Yeah, maybe mercedes did but it'S an odd ball turbo with all kinds of weird flanges. The special edition GNX also had a .60 compressor that's even larger than 60 trim. It's basically a t4 wheel in a t3 housing and a unique carbon seal backplate that's compatibe with nothing else. Pretty rare. and i have one. ;)