kkk vs. garrett

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Its tough to say with certainty but I estimate the standard K26 hot side
about about .5 AR.  I can't speak to the specifics of the turbo you're
building, not sure exactly what parts you're trying to use (your description
inclusive).

Javad

In a message dated 3/5/2003 5:03:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
hulkkotk at jet2.net writes:

> Hi Javad,
>
>    I read the post concerning the K26/TO4E hybrid.  Would you happen to
> know what the A/r is on a K26 turbine housing?  I have found it very
> difficult to find info on KKK turbos in general, and have never seen any
> mention about A/r ratios.
>     I am currently gathering components to assemble a T3/TO4E hybrid for my
> 5000TQ.  My only concern is that the .48 housing and turbine wheel may be
> too small to support power levels over 300 hp.  The T3 was from a Peugeot,
> so it has the same exhaust flange as the KKK.  Would the KKK
> turbine/housing flow better than the T3?  Can this be easily mated to the
> T3 center section?  I have never actually measured the shaft/wheel from
> either turbos to compare lengths and diameters to see if a KKK/T3/TO4E
> combo is possible.  If this is possible, would this be the way to go?
>      Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Terho Hulkkonen
>