fl327 Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 discos dead.... i got a real turbo for that ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Read that article too......... Bow down to the Disco Potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karay240 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 If all you were going for was about 300hp, this turbo is probably the best out there. . . HOWEVER, like several ppl have said, it's made for a 2.0 to 2.3 (if I'm not mistaken. . . this was about a year ago when I looked into it), and in order to fit it on a 2.8 you'd be better off converting to a external wastegate system as the exahust flow may get too excessive w/ the larger motor. You'll have a torqe band like the Audi motors--flat as a table. If you've ever driven any of their newer turbo cars, you know what I'm talking about (1.8 or 2.7 turbos). With this turbo, boost should be kicking in as low as 1500 rpm. I'm actually an advocate of smaller turbos for better response, but I don't see using this small of a turbo for a 2.8 liter I-6. The exhaust pulses of the I-6 is really goor for turbocharging. they have better spooling characteristic than a I-4, so just go with a larger, cheaper turbo. For the $$$ you'll be spending on the turbo, you could do so many other things that could improve low end torque like increasing displacement. . . most of the older Zs on the road need a complete overhaul, anyway. Why not go the extra mile. Kenny http://www.rbmotoring.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240zJake Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Here is the Sport Compact Car article Here are compressor maps of varios turbos, intended for Stealth and 3000gt owners and below is the "disco potato", or Garret GT28RS, compressor map from that site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Its still to small. I second that. It seems like alot of people on this board seem to be happy running a turbo that is too small to get the job done. Don't know what they are afraid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Garret makes turbos for HKS. all the garrett turbos are one step lower or higher then its HKS cousins. Do a search on google for Disco Potato and you will get alot of hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Do a search on google for Disco Potato and you will get alot og hits Thanks for the hot tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 it's got T25 flange right? how woulld it fit on a T3 flange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karay240 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 If you're going to spend that much on a responsive turbo (for a 2L), why not just get the HKS RS turbo? It's very responsive, and can handle 420ish hp. Kenny http://www.rbmotoring.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Or the GT30R, GT30, or GT35R http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/jsp/downloads.jsp They list them by displacement too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karay240 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Yea, just b/c it was in a mag doesn't make it the best turbo for everyone. There are soooo many options when it comes to turbo selection. Everything, when it comes to turbo selection, or any kind of modification for that matter, is a trade-off. Get an inexpensive larger turbo, you're gonna have lag; get a smaller turbo, and you're gonna have great spool up, but no top end; if you want the best of both worlds, you're going to pay a pretty penny. Noone w/o knowing your final goals, purpose, and size of your pocket book. Your best bet, unless you've got some extensive knowledge, is to talk to tech support at Garret (or any manufacturer who might know something about turbos), or a knowledgeable shop near you that really deals a lot w/ turbos (get several opinions before you form your own). My favorites are Garret (or HKS) b/c I have the most experience w/ them, and I couldn't tell you the 1th thing about the IHI or the KKK turbos when it goes farther in depth than a bolt-on kit. The best advice I could give you (since I really don't have extensinve knowledge when it comes to the L series), is to talk to ppl who've done their motors up right, and learn from them. I don't mean just post something on a forum, but also ask apecific people about their setups. Sorry I'm not much help Kenny http://www.rbmotoring.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cronic Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 The turbo is way too small for the Z cars. It is great for the 2.0L, but the L28 flows too much exhaust. It's basicly a T28 turbo, with the GT addons. It will do about 320whp if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.