K26-K27 Hybrid turbo question

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Aaron Gibson wrote:
>
> Anybody on the list have any experiance with the K26-K27 Hybrid turbos?
> I just picked up a brand new one on E-bay for $162.00 and wanted to know
> what to expect.

$162 is a good price, no matter what ya got.

However, I've got a K26/K27 hybrid on a '95 S6.  Also have different
exh manifold, injectors, MAF, ECU, etc.  Under about 4000 RPM, it has
a huge amount of turbo lag - stepping on the gas at 2500 in top gear
eventually builds boost by 3000 RPM, but it takes 5 or 6 seconds.

However, this setup will run 24 PSI from 4000 RPM to 7000 RPM redline.
Assuming I have decent high octane gas in it, that is.

Unless you are set up to take advantage of the high RPM high boost,
this turbo is too big for your car.

    - Charlie


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