Help me pick out a Turbo while the wife still lets me buy one!

[bishir]

Well, my turbo is blowing oil so it's probably time to pony up for another. I just go permission to buy one and I want to see what you're suggestions are for my application. Let me tell you my mods and how I drive my car:

Car: Currently is a daily driver.

Mods: Exhaust, SMC Kit, 40# Injectors (good deal), Adjustable reg + Walbro 340 w/hotwire, powerplate, and Big Mouth Cold Air Intake.
STOCK TURBO and INTERCOOLER at the moment.

I'd like to buy a downpipe at the same time I buy the turbo too. So any deals on both would be nice.....

My Goals: I'd like to get in the low 7s in the 1/8 mile and retain most of the streetablity of the turbo. I've read on here that the TE-44 and TA-49 are awesome street turbos and I'm considering one of them, but I'm open to all suggestions. Trans was recently rebuilt with a stock D5 Converter, but in another year or so that could change. I'd like to do the Dutt neck, but might save up for a bigger intercooler anyways...

Thanks for taking your time to read and help,

James



PS, I said I'd never mod this car when I bought it.... how quickly things change in a year...

 

[c&cgn]

A 49 would be just fine for you, and you wouldn't have to change any of your intake plumbing, which you might have to do if you went with a TE style turbo. If I remember correctly I think PTE gives you a deal if you buy a turbo and a THDP at the same time. Can't remember for sure though, so you'll have to call them yourself.

 

[KEVINS]

I agree, TA49. Spend some time getting that sucker dialed in and I don't think you'll be disappointed. You may run out of injector tho if you max it out..

 

[bishir]

The car is pretty much dialed-in with low 8s in street trim and poor 60fts. (2.0 best )

I'll try to contact PTE, thanks!

Also, I'm guessing I should upgrade to a better oil feed line and drain. Who sells these or will they come with a new turbo?

Thanks,


James

 

[Two Lane]

WWW.JOHNSPERFORMANCE.COM

has both the oil feed & the return in braided SS. Very nice!

John is definitely one of the guys providing outstanding Customer Service, also!

HTH

 

[salvageV6]

The braided lines are very nice and the drain one is a pain to install. Much easier with the turbo out of the way however.

Get some studs for the drain tube fitting too.

M8 on both ends about 40mm long. Makes the reinstallation of the drain fitting easier.

 

[bishir]

Thanks.. it's looks like a TA-49 and a Terry Houston is in my future....

Correct me if I'm wrong but PTE has the lowest priced TA-49
and John's Engineering has the lowest priced THDP I could find. I'm still waiting to see if anyone offers a combo deal...

James

 

[salvageV6]

You see these specials from Mike at Full Throttle?

Might be worth checking into.

I ordered my Extender chip and translator upgrade from him, good transaction.

Specials Limited Time
These are some short term specials

Terry Houston 3" Downpipe with your choice of dump pipe or cat
$399.99

Terry Houston 3.5" downpipe $489.99

57lb Seimens highZ injectors $49.99 ea

Buy any turbo and a set (6) of 55, 72, or 83lb Seimens injectors (at $59.99 each) and get a ECM upgrade to low Z drivers FREE! Save $129.99!

PTE frount mount intercooler $894.99

Mike Licht
Full Throttle Speed & Style
586 790 4406
mike@fullthrottlespeed.com
We will compete, give us a chance!

 

[bishir]

That sounds like a good deal and I'll probably buy the downpipe at that price especially if the testpipe has a dump. Is there another way to contact him? Does, he have a website? I'm at work now and I can't email.

Thanks,

James

 

[turbo nasty]

JUST to push u in the direction...

The current price at Full throttle on the THDP is hands down the cheapest I have ever seen them.

Money is tight for me now but man what a deal. And Mike is a very honest guy !!

 

[turbo nasty]

JUST to push u in the direction...

The current price at Full throttle on the THDP is hands down the cheapest I have ever seen them.

Money is tight for me now but man what a deal. And Mike is a very honest guy !! The TA 49 is a no doubt seat of the pants difference.. Get it and you will have perma smile when the boost spools..

 

[bishir]

Thanks, I'll definitely try to contact him then. Is there any other way to contact him other than email?

I guess my last question would be wether or not I need an HD actuator for the TA-49 or if my stock one would be enough...

Thanks,

James

 

[RareT]

Originally posted by bishir
Is there any other way to contact him other than email?

Phone: 586-790-4406

 

[Slow91z]

http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/Dynamic/index.asp?CartId=639972-ACCWARE-2UPRVF994

Here's his website...the specials aren't listed there, you'll need to talk to Mike directly, for that...If I'm not mistaken the specials are a Turbobuick.com exclusive??

 

[OneLethal87GN]

I guess my last question would be wether or not I need an HD actuator for the TA-49 or if my stock one would be enough...

Thanks,

James [/B][/QUOTE]

I used my stock wastegate when I installed my TE-60. I later made it adjustable. It worked fine, but with age parts do deteriorate so a new one wouldn't be a bad idea. I plan on getting a heavy duty adj. wastegate when my car gets back together. My stocker has over 160k on it.

 

[bishir]

Thanks for the help. I'll just reuse my adjustable wastegate then. The TA-49 and THDP W/Dump was only 1019 from Mike at Full Throttle. Good deal IMO...

James