[s-cars] Turbo Replacements

[chris chambers]

John, the requirement of the RS2 EM isn't due to fitment, it's to
prevent burnt valves.


--- John Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com> wrote:

> 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
> http://www.5000tq.com
> '86 5k noT noQ
> '86 5k noT noQ - Parting Out
> '87 5ktq
> '87 5ktq - Fast. Really Fast.
> 
> 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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