6152e Vs. GT6152

[buickrob]

So what was the difference between a 6152e and a GT6152? I love my 6152e but I'm looking to get a little quicker spool out of it without changing converters again. Sounds like I might have to go GT6152BB but I am still confused what the diff. is between my 6152e and the GT6152.

Thanks guys, I know you will know!

 

[LOLGN]

That's referring to the compressor cover. Atleast with the 6157, the "e" cover is standard and 3" inlet and 2" outlet. An "s" cover is optional with a 4" inlet and 2.5" outlet.

 

[RUQWKNF]

In brief, the 6152e and the GT6152 are the same turbo, if the GT6152 is spec'd with an E compressor cover.
Full Throttle has always called Precision Turbos' turbos GT. In Precision speak, it would be a PT6152E. Both are journal bearing, same thing. In order to get it with a dual ball bearing CHRA, Full Throttle calls it a GT6152BB, Precision calls it a PT6152RE. (E cover, dbb) Both can be upgraded to the TO4S compressor cover or S cover for short. Precision would call it a PT6152S (journal bearing version) and PT6152RS (dual ball bearing version)

It has been a very popular turbo in the Buick community. The dual ball bearing option will help with spool up, typically about 300-400 rpms quicker spool up, journal bearing vs dual ball bearing. But if you're looking for even quicker spool up than just 400 rpms, you're best bet would be too loosen up the stall on your converter. The journal bearing version likes a 3200-3400 stall, where as the dual ball bearing version can get away with a 3000 stall just fine.
Hope this helps.

Patrick

 

[buickrob]

Definitely helps! Thanks for clearing that up guys.

 

[nuclearxp]

The journal bearing version likes a 3200-3400 stall,

X2.... guy know's his stuff!

 

[rw87tt]

RUQWKNF, Is it possible to get by with a 3000 stall 9.5 or 10'' stall converter using a GT6162E turbo?

 

[87NAT]

RUQWKNF, Is it possible to get by with a 3000 stall 9.5 or 10'' stall converter using a GT6162E turbo?

I have a 2800 PTC 10" with my 6776dbb and it is insta spool. My turbo/combo did not like a 3200 at all. I blew thru that converter real bad at the track. I think that the DBB turbos dont want alot of converter. Of course this is sepculation because each combo is different. Only after a few years of some real track times with many cars and combos will we know for sure the best converter for the DBB turbo owners. If I would have stayed with the 3200 I would have left ALOT of HP on the table.

 

[rw87tt]

Thanks for the info 87NAT. It would be nice to buy a converter once and get it right the first time. The gt6162 with the E cover I have is not a ball bearing type.