T3 Tb03 .42A/R

Cy · Post by Cy » April 4th, 2006, 2:51 pm

I have a chance to pickup a needs building: T3 Tb03 .42A/R for 125 Can...

What characteristics do you guys think this turbo will provide?..

stock wastegate is 6-7psi and although it's the only turbo i've ever held in my hands... it seemed TINY...

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » April 4th, 2006, 10:57 pm

Do you mean it need rebuilding? if so don't touch it. You can buy a used working turbo that is bigger for that price.

Cy · Post by Cy » April 5th, 2006, 4:35 pm

this just sold locally

AiResearch T3 Turbo (fresh rebuild)

6psi wastegate
New steel downpipe flange
New manifold to turbo gasket
New oil feed fitting
Ported exhaust inlet
Oil return fitting

I bought this turbo last year as a back up but never needed it. It has never been used since it was rebuilt

$300

Dom · Post by **Dom** » April 6th, 2006, 6:05 pm

it is a pretty good size turbo, ull spool at around 2500rpms, but i dont think its worth it, might run out of breath past 7

Cy · Post by Cy » April 6th, 2006, 6:41 pm

Dom wrote:it is a pretty good size turbo, ull spool at around 2500rpms, but i dont think its worth it, might run out of breath past 7

i do plan on running through the rpm range.. alot...but i shift on the apex of my torque curve...which will be before 7k...

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » April 6th, 2006, 6:53 pm

Cy wrote:
Dom wrote:it is a pretty good size turbo, ull spool at around 2500rpms, but i dont think its worth it, might run out of breath past 7
i do plan on running through the rpm range.. alot...but i shift on the apex of my torque curve...which will be before 7k...

I am pretty sure your rev limiter kicks in before 7k. I agree on the run out of breath thing too.

Cy · Post by Cy » April 6th, 2006, 8:17 pm

cjthor wrote:
Cy wrote:
Dom wrote:it is a pretty good size turbo, ull spool at around 2500rpms, but i dont think its worth it, might run out of breath past 7
i do plan on running through the rpm range.. alot...but i shift on the apex of my torque curve...which will be before 7k...
I am pretty sure your rev limiter kicks in before 7k. I agree on the run out of breath thing too.

it bounces @ 72 red @ 7k