Phoenix_400
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- Nov 29, 2007
Hey guys, this is my first post. I work as the office assistant/computer tech at a performance shop near Ft. Bragg. H&H Performance to be exact. We mostly deal with Imports (Subaru and Evo).
I've recently gotten my hands on an 85 T-Type for $300, most of the engine is in the trunk though. I've emailed Cotton's Performance for advice on my buildup, waiting to hear back. I'll be rebuilding the engine, swapping to an 86-87 setup. I'm going to be running XFI as my tuner guy will have an easier time with that than a chip. We have Cobb Tuning certified tuners and a Mustang AWD chassis dyno, so dialing it in once its running is pretty much gonna be free for me
Alright, background outta the way, now for my question. One of our customers is thinking about selling his GT35R turbo and step up some more. I was wondering if this would bolt in? (if doesn't, one of my guys could fit a flange for it) Also what would be a similar turbo in the TR scene? I'm looking to build this car with decent street manners. We've got some of these dang imports deep into the 300-400+whp range with these kits easy, so I'm hoping it will be a good match for my car once the engine goes back together.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've been lurking on this board for quite a while and this place is great.
Also, are Labonte meth kits any good for these cars? I know everyone seems to love the SMC kits but we just became dealers for Labonte, so now I can get a good price on those.
I've recently gotten my hands on an 85 T-Type for $300, most of the engine is in the trunk though. I've emailed Cotton's Performance for advice on my buildup, waiting to hear back. I'll be rebuilding the engine, swapping to an 86-87 setup. I'm going to be running XFI as my tuner guy will have an easier time with that than a chip. We have Cobb Tuning certified tuners and a Mustang AWD chassis dyno, so dialing it in once its running is pretty much gonna be free for me
Alright, background outta the way, now for my question. One of our customers is thinking about selling his GT35R turbo and step up some more. I was wondering if this would bolt in? (if doesn't, one of my guys could fit a flange for it) Also what would be a similar turbo in the TR scene? I'm looking to build this car with decent street manners. We've got some of these dang imports deep into the 300-400+whp range with these kits easy, so I'm hoping it will be a good match for my car once the engine goes back together.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've been lurking on this board for quite a while and this place is great.
Also, are Labonte meth kits any good for these cars? I know everyone seems to love the SMC kits but we just became dealers for Labonte, so now I can get a good price on those.