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11-22-2008, 12:37 PM
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I'll pipe in on behalf of Sean -- he's currently in Michigan visiting some friends. His car is beautiful in person -- very well-done. And, it's fast. So much usable power. Had my car not, er, been totaled, I was looking to buy the same turbo he acquired from Tial. IIRC it's a GT30 (not GT35) w/ custom stainless steel hotside. Ball bearing. Yes, a bit smaller than what we normally see, but it works great on the 2.5L motor.
Oh and his black mirrors are due to the mirror bras he's got on 'em.
Oh and his black mirrors are due to the mirror bras he's got on 'em.
11-22-2008, 12:41 PM
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That's interesting. I continually wonder why guys go to such comparatively large turbos, on street cars. The one thing I always want is the fastest possible spool up. I mean Hell, by the time you max out a 26/6 you are in "Go STRAIGHT to jail" land! WTF is one going to use 600 hp that doesn't start happening until 4k?
I get the 3.X ltr guys. They have a bunch more grunt, down low; but on a 2.5, I prefer a compromise towards quick spool over dyno #'s.
I get the 3.X ltr guys. They have a bunch more grunt, down low; but on a 2.5, I prefer a compromise towards quick spool over dyno #'s.
sorry for the OT.
11-23-2008, 01:37 AM
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11-23-2008, 01:45 AM
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I use 274/40/17 Azenis on the rear. Easy to get for a decent price. We go through tires on these cars. It's enough tire for such a light car. Our cars hide properly offset wheel/tire combinations very well. You can go larger, but this is my choice.
11-23-2008, 02:19 AM
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That's interesting. I continually wonder why guys go to such comparatively large turbos, on street cars. The one thing I always want is the fastest possible spool up. I mean Hell, by the time you max out a 26/6 you are in "Go STRAIGHT to jail" land! WTF is one going to use 600 hp that doesn't start happening until 4k?
I get the 3.X ltr guys. They have a bunch more grunt, down low; but on a 2.5, I prefer a compromise towards quick spool over dyno #'s.
I get the 3.X ltr guys. They have a bunch more grunt, down low; but on a 2.5, I prefer a compromise towards quick spool over dyno #'s.
11-23-2008, 03:05 PM
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I'm not sure what cost of the setup will be though. Sean might know.
11-23-2008, 03:11 PM
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I'm only talking about our specific application. I know other cars are much different, in terms of the turbos that they can use.
11-23-2008, 03:11 PM
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thanks for the info.
11-23-2008, 10:52 PM
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11-24-2008, 02:23 PM
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That Tial 951 kit has been mooted for at least 3 years. Hope it sees the light of day.
11-24-2008, 05:16 PM
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It has, and one is on Sean's car. It's just a Garrett turbo setup. SFR has had these for years. TIAL's kit is real pretty, but you can't see it once installed. It's definately a nice bolt on (almost) kit, but we are not talking ground shaking new leader technology stuff here.
I hope there is no offense taken. Love to have choices for us crazy 951 folks, but don't think this is any better performing than what is currently available.
Sean, I still really like your setup.....but it's just a great turbo on a great car......available elsewhere without the TIAL logo........some folks have to have the designer stuff......Wool is wool, Garrett turbos are Garrett turbos.
I hope there is no offense taken. Love to have choices for us crazy 951 folks, but don't think this is any better performing than what is currently available.
Sean, I still really like your setup.....but it's just a great turbo on a great car......available elsewhere without the TIAL logo........some folks have to have the designer stuff......Wool is wool, Garrett turbos are Garrett turbos.