T3 .48 turbine housing in good shape
05-28-2008, 08:39 PM
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T3 .48 turbine housing in good shape
Rafa needs a .48 turbine housing for his T3 to increase his spool. He's currently running a .63 and wants to lower his peak boost RPM.
If you have a .48 housing in good shape; flat flanges, no stuck studs or stripped out holes, no serious cracks, then post up if you're willing to sell it off.
If you have a .48 housing in good shape; flat flanges, no stuck studs or stripped out holes, no serious cracks, then post up if you're willing to sell it off.
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05-28-2008, 10:05 PM
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Rafa needs a .48 turbine housing for his T3 to increase his spool. He's currently running a .63 and wants to lower his peak boost RPM.
If you have a .48 housing in good shape; flat flanges, no stuck studs or stripped out holes, no serious cracks, then post up if you're willing to sell it off.
If you have a .48 housing in good shape; flat flanges, no stuck studs or stripped out holes, no serious cracks, then post up if you're willing to sell it off.
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05-29-2008, 05:33 PM
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Rafa - do you what stage (size) the wheel is on your turbo? That'll make sure you get the correct housing. If you have a stage1 and the popular 5-bolt dp flange pattern (what came on most OE t3 turbos) you should be able to find one on turbo ford, saab or volvo at a salvage yard.
Brainy might be interested in a trade if it's stage1? If it's a stage3, I'd be interested in it. - rob
Brainy might be interested in a trade if it's stage1? If it's a stage3, I'd be interested in it. - rob
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05-29-2008, 07:26 PM
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Rafa - do you what stage (size) the wheel is on your turbo? That'll make sure you get the correct housing. If you have a stage1 and the popular 5-bolt dp flange pattern (what came on most OE t3 turbos) you should be able to find one on turbo ford, saab or volvo at a salvage yard.
Brainy might be interested in a trade if it's stage1? If it's a stage3, I'd be interested in it. - rob
Brainy might be interested in a trade if it's stage1? If it's a stage3, I'd be interested in it. - rob
This is from an email Mike sent me when I bought it:
"The turbo is a T3 (Compressor side and Turbine Side). Corky just installed a T04E Compressor wheel in there. Which makes it act kind of like a T3 Super 60, just a little hotter. I think it would peak out around 350whp. But, it works in it's peak efficiency island from 240whp to 310whp."
Hope that helps.
BTW, thanks!
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05-29-2008, 07:48 PM
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what does that outlet measure? doesn't look stage I.
stage I has a 60mm inducer and 42.5mm exducer....something like that
that's also a t04e compressor wheel....that turbo looks like fun....
stage I has a 60mm inducer and 42.5mm exducer....something like that
that's also a t04e compressor wheel....that turbo looks like fun....
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05-29-2008, 08:00 PM
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I'll see if I can measure tomorrow. I'm not complaining about the turbo at all. I just find it spools a little late on the RPM band with a stock engine.
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05-29-2008, 08:30 PM
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About the "hang on" part; I took out the EBC recently and (for a change
) the guys at the shop left the WG open; the turbo was going up to 20psi but only after 5,000 RPM! It could get addicting!
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05-30-2008, 09:28 AM
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That turbine looks bigger than a stage1. There are several four bolt SPA t3 48AR turbine housings on eBay - all stage1. You need to measure first, then shop.
IMO swapping to a .48AR isn't going to make the difference you're looking for- based on what (I think) you want. It might move your powerband back a few hundred rpm.
IMO swapping to a .48AR isn't going to make the difference you're looking for- based on what (I think) you want. It might move your powerband back a few hundred rpm.
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05-30-2008, 11:48 AM
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That turbine looks bigger than a stage1. There are several four bolt SPA t3 48AR turbine housings on eBay - all stage1. You need to measure first, then shop.
IMO swapping to a .48AR isn't going to make the difference you're looking for- based on what (I think) you want. It might move your powerband back a few hundred rpm.
IMO swapping to a .48AR isn't going to make the difference you're looking for- based on what (I think) you want. It might move your powerband back a few hundred rpm.
About "moving my powerband a few hundred RPM"; that is what I'm looking for. It's currently spooling at about 4,200 RPM but I want to see it at 3700 RPM.
How about this?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32
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05-30-2008, 05:55 PM
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That is a horrible turbo you posted a link to Rafa, definitely not a good idea. First of all it is a chinese knock-off. It is also a T25 footprint which would require a new manifold and downpipe. You would also need different routed intercooler plumbing due to the flanged outlet. That is not a good option for turbo swaps.
I had no idea you had that model of turbine. I was assuming you had a simple 5 bolt stage 1 turbine assembly but that turbo you have is pretty awesome.
I had no idea you had that model of turbine. I was assuming you had a simple 5 bolt stage 1 turbine assembly but that turbo you have is pretty awesome.
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05-30-2008, 06:13 PM
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That is a horrible turbo you posted a link to Rafa, definitely not a good idea. First of all it is a chinese knock-off. It is also a T25 footprint which would require a new manifold and downpipe. You would also need different routed intercooler plumbing due to the flanged outlet. That is not a good option for turbo swaps.
I had no idea you had that model of turbine. I was assuming you had a simple 5 bolt stage 1 turbine assembly but that turbo you have is pretty awesome.
I had no idea you had that model of turbine. I was assuming you had a simple 5 bolt stage 1 turbine assembly but that turbo you have is pretty awesome.
I've always had a sense of how good that turbo is but as I keep stating: I will not go over 300whp in this car even if I build my engine one day. That is a fact.
I've already been in contact with the local track authorities because I do want to take it for a few laps every once in awhile and for me in the end is a combination of HP and handling; no drag strip planned here. Late spooling = not good for the local track.
BTW Chad, I found a local mechanic who specializes in fixing turbos and he told me there are housings I can get locally. We'll see.
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06-03-2008, 01:35 PM
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Here's a four bolt .48 AR housing- just need to have a machinist cut it for your turbine wheel IF it's not big enough.
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