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Old 06-07-2007, 09:52 AM
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I am needing a very small turbo, what is the smallest that can be semi-readily found used and what vehicle(s), and/or engine(s) does it come from? Maximum mass flow rates needed for the power goals will be around 17 to 18 lbm/min.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:24 PM
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1.8t VW's there tiny
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depends on how small. the TT 3000gt's have pretty small turbos
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Old 06-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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It's going on a 500cc engine that will turn up to 11K rpm. The GT12 and GT15 garrets would be fine but I'd rather spend a bit less. 17 to 18 lbm/min is a very small mass flow rate. What type of turbos are the stock 3000gt units so I can find compressor map and check if they will fit this application.
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Originally Posted by TwoLaneBlackTop
It's going on a 500cc engine that will turn up to 11K rpm. The GT12 and GT15 garrets would be fine but I'd rather spend a bit less. 17 to 18 lbm/min is a very small mass flow rate. What type of turbos are the stock 3000gt units so I can find compressor map and check if they will fit this application.
I think you need to give us some more info. What kind of powerband/peak torque are you looking for? How much does this vehicle weigh? Etc...
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they are a tdo5.
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I had a VW Bug turbo that was pretty damn tiny, not really worth putting on the car.
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Originally Posted by PhilStubbs
they are a tdo5.
I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the 3k/stealth came with TDO5-9b turbos

Heres a good site with a few MHI and garrett compressor maps and other stuff that we should know but few care about.
http://www.stealth316.com/2-3s-compflowmaps.htm#fm
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it may be but on the compressor housing it just says TDO5
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Weight should be around 250 lbf, power goal is 125 max at the crank.
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