[Supras] First gear

[Dan Gyoba]

I've been wondering about these as well, as they seem to be cheaper than 
any of the turbos that are more specific to application of the Supra.

However, when I price out the eBay turbo, a manifold, wastegate, and 
figure in downpipe modification, it doesn't seem like it's all that 
inexpensive anymore compared to the BOSS turbo at SupraSport, which will 
use the factory manifold and downpipe that I already own.

I'm actually a bit more interested in opinions on this turbo, and if the 
ceramic ball bearing option is worthwhile.  I also would like to know 
how it compares, bang for buck wise with a 57 or 60-1 trim upgrade to 
the CT26.  The upgraded CT26 is relatively cheap, but I presume that the 
newer turbo will have its own advantages.

As with any of these upgrades, I suppose that what my goals are would be 
needed to give reasonable advise.

Power goals:  I'm uncertain here, but I doubt that I'll need much more 
than 400HP to the ground.  It seems to me that a 57 trim upgrade should 
be adequate for this.

Driving style:  I'm not a drag racer.  I'd like to have the car be 
responsive on the street, more towards capability on the track than on 
the dragstrip.  I'd like to have a nice quick spool, and wide power band 
rather than a lot of peak power.  If this means going with a lower top 
end HP, then so be it.

So I guess what I want is something that will produce a lot more flow 
without a lot more lag, assuming supporting mods.  For these, I have the 
Lexus AFM and 550cc injectors already.  I am installing an 80mm turbo-
back exhaust, hopefully next Saturday.  (That'd be nice!)  I have the 
Walbro 255lph fuel pump, but I don't yet have an aftermarket FPR.  I 
don't quite have a handle on the limitations of the stock FPR, so I'm 
not sure at what point this becomes an issue.  The fuel pump upgrade 
will be installed before spring.

On 29 Dec 2007 at 19:55, t72pwrd wrote:

> I think they have a place, that place is NOT on my car.  I'll stick
> with my 4294.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> To: "t72pwrd" <nholden1 at woh.rr.com>
> Cc: <berniek at technicaldevelop.com>; <Supras at supras.com>; "Walker,Brian
> (Rich. Dist)" <Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov> Sent: Saturday,
> December 29, 2007 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [Supras] First gear
> 
> 
> > Hey Nick..whatcha think about those _dirt cheap_ T3/T4 turbos all
> > over Ebay?

Dan Gyoba
'89 NA 456,708 kms, Turbo swap COMPLETE
http://www.abstractconsulting.com/~dan