K26 vs K27 size...?

[Dave Aukerman]

The k26/27 hybrid is a killer turbo setup.  Little laggy, but a huge grin
factor at ~3500 all the way to redline.

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: "gerard" <gerard at poboxes.com>
To: "Audi Quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: K26 vs K27 size...?


> Hi!
>
> Does anyone know how much larger the ports are on a K27 turbo compared
> to a K26? I've seen a photo of a K29. One would have to extend the
> fenders to fit that thing. :)
>
> What would a K27 measure up to in terms of Turbonetics/Garrett style
> designation (eg. T3, T4, T78!)?
>
> Final question: any leads on a junk K27? Just missed one on eBay. It had
> a seized shaft, but all I really would be interested in is the front
> plate, compressor wheel and housing. I can get them here, the helpful
> guy at the turbo shop has so far tried to convince me twice to go for
> the K27 front end. I just to look at pricing.
>
> G.
>