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sil80drifter · 02-03-2003, 09:35 PM

All right, I have looked around on e-bay, diesel shops, and other internet stores that sell turbos. I have been able to find a shop that sells the Garrett T04B turbo for $220. They also sell the Garrett T04E for 395. (Neither includes shipping). Now, if anyone could explain to me the difference between those two turbos, that would be great. From what I've read on the boards so far the t04B is the older version, but I don't know if it's a lot worse, or what not. Also, are either of the two very laggy, or not?
I am not planning to boost over 10psi on my 1990 SOHC for now, and I will use it as a track car only. Is the t04 even a good choice for me? Someone with experience, please help me out. So far I am leaning towards the to4B because it lies very much within my budget. Comments, recommendations, and advice are very welcome.

sil80

*Jeff240sx* · 02-03-2003, 10:31 PM

I guess I have some turbo experience.
Anyway... I don't think that I'd recommend either of those turbos if you are only going to 10psi, and are worried about lag.
But, if a t3 or t3/4 aren't cheaper, then get the t04b. It has a little bit less lag, and power-wise is about the same as the t04e up untill 13-15psi or so, when the t04b gets surpassed by the t04e.
-Jeff

*AceInHole* · 02-03-2003, 10:43 PM

T04B for $220 is too good to be true..... definitely something fishy. A T3 .63 A/R .60 (the turbo I was looking at for a while) is $450 at the cheapest I've seen.

sil80drifter · 02-03-2003, 10:47 PM

Well, www.jhdiesel.com, go there and ask yourself

sil80

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02-03-2003, 09:35 PM	#1
sil80drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	T04B or T04E All right, I have looked around on e-bay, diesel shops, and other internet stores that sell turbos. I have been able to find a shop that sells the Garrett T04B turbo for $220. They also sell the Garrett T04E for 395. (Neither includes shipping). Now, if anyone could explain to me the difference between those two turbos, that would be great. From what I've read on the boards so far the t04B is the older version, but I don't know if it's a lot worse, or what not. Also, are either of the two very laggy, or not? I am not planning to boost over 10psi on my 1990 SOHC for now, and I will use it as a track car only. Is the t04 even a good choice for me? Someone with experience, please help me out. So far I am leaning towards the to4B because it lies very much within my budget. Comments, recommendations, and advice are very welcome. sil80

02-03-2003, 10:31 PM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess I have some turbo experience. Anyway... I don't think that I'd recommend either of those turbos if you are only going to 10psi, and are worried about lag. But, if a t3 or t3/4 aren't cheaper, then get the t04b. It has a little bit less lag, and power-wise is about the same as the t04e up untill 13-15psi or so, when the t04b gets surpassed by the t04e. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-03-2003, 10:43 PM	#3
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	T04B for $220 is too good to be true..... definitely something fishy. A T3 .63 A/R .60 (the turbo I was looking at for a while) is $450 at the cheapest I've seen. __________________

02-03-2003, 10:47 PM	#4
sil80drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well, www.jhdiesel.com, go there and ask yourself sil80 (Don't worry. I'll fix your link) Last edited by Jeff240sx; 02-03-2003 at 11:05 PM..