TE44 vs TA49

[moose]

Anyone compared these two turbos on the track to know which one performs the best?

 

[turbojd]

Never had a TE 44 on my car, but I run the 49 right now, I would think the times would be pretty comparible between the two turbos. Some people say the 44 flows a hair more, maybe I'm not sure.

 

[streetknight]

I've always "heard" that the 49 can get buy with the stock converter, but the 44 needs a 2800 stall. IDK from experience though. On bigger turbos, I've ran a TA60 and a TE61. I liked the TE much better.

 

[87GN_70GS]

Same wheels, different compressor cover.

 

[Mr.Spool]

49=800cfm,44=850cfm.

 

[JayC]

Same wheels, different compressor cover.

We have a winner.

 

[bison]

With a stock intercooler there is no difference at all. If you had a combo that was maxed out and limited by the turbo size the 44 would squeak out a few more hp but that would be when running them hard. If your under 120mph in the quarter there is zero detectable performance difference. Keep in mind they could have 1 of several ex. housings which will effect spoolup and mph potential. Most likely a Precision .63. Some may have a Garrett .63 which is a winner with a stock converter. Others may have a Garret .82, Precision .85, or t-netics .63 or .82. For a sock converter the Garrett is the only way to go imo.