...........................The 45 does hit harder but where do you think the Garrett becomes a choke point, 10.50's 10.0's?
None....sorryjasjamz do you have any et or dyno #s
Why would you put Garrett .63 which is a 450-500hp exhaust housing on a turbo which is rated over 700hp and able to swallow 73#/min? Sure it might work but there should be a particular match between compressor wheel and the A/R.
.85 would be a much better match...if it spools really slow, turbo is too big. Don't mask the problem by sticking a Honda like exhaust housing on it.
when you want to move the power range up in rpm,soften the initial hit on the tire,or lower backpressure.My other question is when to upgrade to a .85 or .82 housing.
.63 housings can fly proven by many.its also pretty easy to swap ex housings and test,inmo its the best way.My 45a has .63 precision now.
For a lot of the Buicks in my area the Garrett 63 is all they need. How often are some looking to get 600-700 RWHP out of this "old school unit?" When the TE45a was "new" I bet a ton them were too big for the combo they were put on, but the pull at WOT was exactly what they wanted.
Just My ....02
i agree with Nick COMPLETELY .
not trying to jump on you but this statement of hp rating that you give is very light considering how fast guys have gone.i have seen much more power than that back when I used the garret.63 myself.swapping ex housing is also an effective way to dial in a combo off track and should not be overlooked.i do agree about the pte.63 being larger than the garret.Why would you put Garrett .63 which is a 450-500hp exhaust housing
not trying to jump on you but this statement of hp rating that you give is very light considering how fast guys have gone.i have seen much more power than that back when I used the garret.63 myself.swapping ex housing is also an effective way to dial in a combo off track and should not be overlooked.i do agree about the pte.63 being larger than the garret.