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GoKu · 12-27-2003, 12:56 PM

How many Guys with the KA's would perfer this turbo ?

Garret/Airesearch T4 turbo , Serial# SH0170E, Model: TO4B8. Compressor A/R: .60 and Turbine AR is: 1.0.

or

Hks GT2540

The HKS has an internal wastegate but im looking to change out to External

my goal is to push near 300 hp mark ...

The hks has ball-bearing but its a T25 ? (correct?)

the T04B turbo should be a bigger turbo (size compare to the HKS)

Which turbo would you guys choose for the KA ? I need some opionions before I go ahead and purchase either one ...thank you

ckyfish · 12-27-2003, 02:09 PM

Hks GT2540

straight t4 is huge overkill, maybe a t3/4 hybrid

**Phlip** · 12-27-2003, 04:32 PM

There's no way to say this without coming off as a dick, so I will be this time, I hear this thing right here

has all the answers, especially the ones that have been kicked around quite a bit, feel free to call me names now...

mbmbmb23 · 12-27-2003, 09:56 PM

Yeah....the TO4B with the 1.0 A/R exhaust isn't gonna work. I saw that turbo in the classifieds also.......that guy selling it never should have inferred it would work on anything on this board (CA,KA, SR) "this turbo makes serious power"...yeah...on a V6 Grand National.

You could always buy a different A/R for the exhaust side (.63 or .70), but you'd have to know the trim of the wheel. Might as well just goto www.cheapturbos.com and get one there for a few hundred more.

-m

GoKu · 12-27-2003, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHLIP
There's no way to say this without coming off as a dick, so I will be this time, I hear this thing right here has all the answers, especially the ones that have been kicked around quite a bit, feel free to call me names now...

Ive done the Search many times ...and im not a newb when it comes to Turbos ..im mainly asking for those who have more experince in the HKS turbo or (B) housing ... 2 years ago I built my U13 altima with a T3/T04E with a/r 57 , with help from BYP,
Well the car didnt last 5 months before it got stolen ...so a fullly built KA altima motor is out somewhere in South FL that use to be mines.... this is my 2nd altima and im just doing a basic kit since I blew all my funds before , im not new to the KAs but I wanted some feedbacks before I purchase a USED turbo , Thank you for those who have reply...I think I will go with the HKS and rebuild it.

Evil S14 · 12-28-2003, 02:35 AM

why dont you use a 57 trim t3/tO4e like you did before then

DuffMan · 12-28-2003, 09:46 AM

Both of those turbos suck for a KA. Go with TO4E.

GoKu · 12-28-2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DuffMan
Both of those turbos suck for a KA. Go with TO4E.

this is why I wanted more Feedback ..thanks guys ..keep all your feedbacks shooting ..

vodka · 12-29-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mbmbmb23
Yeah....the TO4B with the 1.0 A/R exhaust isn't gonna work. I saw that turbo in the classifieds also.......that guy selling it never should have inferred it would work on anything on this board (CA,KA, SR) "this turbo makes serious power"...yeah...on a V6 Grand National.
-m

It would work well on something on this board, although a minority, that being anyone who swapped a RB25 into their car

GoKu · 12-29-2003, 07:59 PM

well I guess I will go back to T3/T04E anyone has a good deal on this ? perferable under $500? thanks

12-27-2003, 12:56 PM	#1
GoKu Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Florida Age: 46 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	(KAT) turbo choice (opionions needed) How many Guys with the KA's would perfer this turbo ? Garret/Airesearch T4 turbo , Serial# SH0170E, Model: TO4B8. Compressor A/R: .60 and Turbine AR is: 1.0. or Hks GT2540 The HKS has an internal wastegate but im looking to change out to External my goal is to push near 300 hp mark ... The hks has ball-bearing but its a T25 ? (correct?) the T04B turbo should be a bigger turbo (size compare to the HKS) Which turbo would you guys choose for the KA ? I need some opionions before I go ahead and purchase either one ...thank you

12-27-2003, 02:09 PM	#2
ckyfish Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2003 Location: pa Age: 38 Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hks GT2540 straight t4 is huge overkill, maybe a t3/4 hybrid __________________ i was told the 89 turbo supra was too powerful for a youngster like me

12-27-2003, 04:32 PM	#3
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	There's no way to say this without coming off as a dick, so I will be this time, I hear this thing right here has all the answers, especially the ones that have been kicked around quite a bit, feel free to call me names now... __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

12-27-2003, 09:56 PM	#4
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah....the TO4B with the 1.0 A/R exhaust isn't gonna work. I saw that turbo in the classifieds also.......that guy selling it never should have inferred it would work on anything on this board (CA,KA, SR) "this turbo makes serious power"...yeah...on a V6 Grand National. You could always buy a different A/R for the exhaust side (.63 or .70), but you'd have to know the trim of the wheel. Might as well just goto www.cheapturbos.com and get one there for a few hundred more. -m __________________ 400x200

12-28-2003, 02:35 AM	#6
Evil S14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis/Bloomington Age: 41 Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why dont you use a 57 trim t3/tO4e like you did before then __________________ image exceeds forum limit -Moderation

12-28-2003, 09:46 AM	#7
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both of those turbos suck for a KA. Go with TO4E.

12-29-2003, 07:59 PM	#10
GoKu Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Florida Age: 46 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well I guess I will go back to T3/T04E anyone has a good deal on this ? perferable under $500? thanks