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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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i was looking into the right turbo for my setup, but i am still not sure. I have a b18 (ls) only going to 7 psi for now, but in the next couple months plan on building my motor to handle 14. Right now i am leaning towards a smaller t3/t4 (57 trim). I am a little worried about the spool time though. Anyone know how long it will take to reach 7psi? 14 psi?

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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a t3/t4 is to big for 14psi. also what is your HP goal. Id thik for something like a good super 60 would be fine. something with a stage 3 turbine wheel on the ehxuast with a .48 a/r housing. i think that would be nice. might take a bit to spool but then agian honda heads seems to flow OK. just dont go overkill on the turbo. and remeber your after HP not a boost pressure.
Old Mar 9, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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really? i was thinking at 14 psi probably 320 hp. Anyone else have any imput?
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Why Does everybody care about spool time?!?!?!? Who gives a ---- about spool time. I think this is a really bad way to decide what turbo to use. You should be buying a turbo for maximum power not if it'll spool by 2k.

When your racing once the turbo is spooled, it stays pretty much spooled so lag time isn't even a factor after first gear. less lag = less traction. more lag = more top end useable power and an overall a more fun car to drive.
Old Mar 10, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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right on whitey, thats what i have been telling my self. bigger turbo equal bigger hp numbers. and i am out of boost......like a whole 3 seconds. Plus is figure this way i can get better gas milage for daily driving. Everyone has been telling me though to down size it. Thanks for you imput guys.

and yes i was looking at the super 60, but they are sooooo hard to find
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