Best turbo for 1.6l track-only car?
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For a 1600 I would go with a KRAKEN manifold without doubt.
We raced a 1600 very competitively with a 2860 turbo but for anything other than pure circuit racing I would go with something slightly smaller. BUT a 2860 will carry across nicely to an 1800 if you do intend to head that way.
Don't forget you'll need an 1800 diff etc.
Re 1800 v 1600. If you have a 1600 the manifold is mostly all you will be double spending on. We raced the 1600 for 4 years and really enjoyed it. The 1800 IS more powerful with a higher power ceiling and and more torque etc which means ultimately is the better choice long term.
I don't agree with the 1800 or forget it folk though. Enjoy what you have but smartly. Don't throw big $$ at the 1600 but use it wisely to learn driving, tuning, the car. - IMO etc.
We raced a 1600 very competitively with a 2860 turbo but for anything other than pure circuit racing I would go with something slightly smaller. BUT a 2860 will carry across nicely to an 1800 if you do intend to head that way.
Don't forget you'll need an 1800 diff etc.
Re 1800 v 1600. If you have a 1600 the manifold is mostly all you will be double spending on. We raced the 1600 for 4 years and really enjoyed it. The 1800 IS more powerful with a higher power ceiling and and more torque etc which means ultimately is the better choice long term.
I don't agree with the 1800 or forget it folk though. Enjoy what you have but smartly. Don't throw big $$ at the 1600 but use it wisely to learn driving, tuning, the car. - IMO etc.
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(start at 21 seconds if it doesn't do it automatically)
LS down the straight so damn fast
But parked in turns it feels like I'm last,
Driving finesse, is just not my best,
I'll mash the throttle not to get passed.
Instructors suggested I learn,
In a small car designed for the turns,
No driving aids, or big horsepower plays,
Back with a Miata, to the track I'll return.
But Dunning Kruger not on my mind,
The best turbos all I want to find.
Attach to my one six, won't ever need to fix,
Contrary advice, a waste of my time.
Still, a hundred hp's too weak
I don't want to look like a freak,
Strap a turbo here, ****, I cracked a weld there,
Two laps in and I've got an oil leak.
Ok please, tell me what size
Your ***** (I mean turbo) is when a-rise.
I go really hard, oh I mean with my car,
Please let me just blow you, cool guys.
But parked in turns it feels like I'm last,
Driving finesse, is just not my best,
I'll mash the throttle not to get passed.
Instructors suggested I learn,
In a small car designed for the turns,
No driving aids, or big horsepower plays,
Back with a Miata, to the track I'll return.
But Dunning Kruger not on my mind,
The best turbos all I want to find.
Attach to my one six, won't ever need to fix,
Contrary advice, a waste of my time.
Still, a hundred hp's too weak
I don't want to look like a freak,
Strap a turbo here, ****, I cracked a weld there,
Two laps in and I've got an oil leak.
Ok please, tell me what size
Your ***** (I mean turbo) is when a-rise.
I go really hard, oh I mean with my car,
Please let me just blow you, cool guys.
I love this forum
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