Choosing a turbo
 

I am currently slowly building a 1.6 and will be looking to add a turbo soon. I am only looking for modest power gains (200hp tops) but will easily give up HP for responsiveness. I have done a little reading on turbo's and AR sizing, was just wondering if someone could help me better understand/wrap my head around it/tell me if I am crazy or missing something.

Desire
T3/T4 Turbo (got a good deal on cast manifold, and since I am looking for smaller power numbers, figured t3 vs t25)
'Supercharger Like' performance (Looking for less lag, while willing to give up HP's)
Plan on using a smaller intercooler (eBay Special 19.5X6x2.5)
No P/S pump, but trying to keep A/C (Thinking 2.5" piping?)


Basic Specs of the build so far/parts I already have

T3/T4 Cast manifold
A/F Gauge
MSPNP2
COP
Stock Exhaust (To Be replaced)
Greddy BOV (Older RS)
Stock Injectors (Plan on replacing with 440's unless otherwise suggested)
Stock Pump (need replacing?)
FM Happy Meal Clutch /w 1.8 lighted flywheel
Yonaka Rad

mkturbo.com
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I got some bad news about what you've chosen to work with and what your goals are

Do tell!

I have looked into this, however the main concern is exhaust. I have seen no reports of anyone using your kit with a lowered driver floor pan, and with all due respect, I don't think its a great deal vs slowly acquiring the parts on my own. I think its a great package deal, but as I already have a T3 Manifold, and will likely need custom exhaust routing I don't believe this is the route for me.

You have a tacotaco manifold. We know that. If you had a begi t3 cast manifold then there are really no good turbo's that fit it well out there. If you use a similar sized one that I use you most likely will not have enough room behind it with out cutting the shelf a good amount to accommodate the bend off the back. You will also need someone to fabricate the down pipe for you. As there are no off the shelf ones. Then you are still looking at spending about $500 minimum on a 3" exhaust after shipping.

I am not sure how you lowered your floor pan, but I can't think of a reason that you could not use my exhaust.