[s-cars] Turbo Replacements

[John Cody Forbes]

Actually with option #3 there you don't need a new EM w/ GT2871, though it's 
still a very good idea. I just  put a GT2871 on a '93 S4 a few weeks ago, 
fitment of the turbo was fine with stock manifold and downpipe.

-Cody Forbes
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Dave Forgie wrote:
> Paul: You have several options for turbo replacement (which I will get
> wrong and somebody will correct me, no doubt):
>
> 1.  Rebuild you existing K24 turbo. - can be done but not very cost
> effective given you still end up with a K24.
> 2.  Buy a used K24 turbo from somebody who has upgraded their turbo. -
> probably fairly cost effective if all you want to go is MTM+1 or
> equivalent
> 3.  RS2 turbo - a bit pricy.  Was THE ticket a few years ago but there
> are better or bigger turbos for the same money or less.  You need to
> upgrade the Exhaust manifold to RS2 EM or something from 034Motorsport
> plus bigger injectors and new software, aka the "slippery slope". Good
> for about 370 crank hp.
> 4. GT2871, GT3176 Garrett ball bearing turbos - these are the "new
> kids" on the block.  Good bang for the buck, similar to the RS2 turbo
> but more legs.  Still needs EM, injectors, and software upgrades.
> More grease on the slope.  Good for over 370 crank hp.
> 5. GT30R, GT35, GT35R - These are near the top or OVER the top.  Will
> make over 400 crank hp with EM, injectors, software, etc.  Totally
> greased slope.
>
> How much money you got?
>
> HTH
>
> I am sure others will chime in.
>
> Dave F.
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