New turbo recommendation

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simpson_eh
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New turbo recommendation

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Well it went pop on me In the bloody rain lol

It was a gt3071r now it's a paperweight :(

http://vid990.photobucket.com/albums/af ... r9ge16.mp4

Looking at a gt3076r what sort of powers possible .

Built 5sgte 8.3.1
264 cams
Apexi powerfc
Charge cooled
850cc injectors

Was lookin at this one
http://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/shop/700 ... 57890ec19b
If you see an MR2 with a raised engine cover, the bottom line is it's probably faster than your car.
Odin_S
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Re: New turbo recommendation

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Wow, any idea how it happened? Was it a new turbo?
simpson_eh
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Re: New turbo recommendation

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Nope second hand from a member on here,prob put about 3k before it let go was only pushing 15 psi as well so not sure yet still on car, but it sounds rattleyvas he'll so def that :(
If you see an MR2 with a raised engine cover, the bottom line is it's probably faster than your car.
Odin_S
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Re: New turbo recommendation

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Sorry to hear mate :| Did you change the oil regularly ?
simpson_eh
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Re: New turbo recommendation

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Didn't get chance, new oil on new headgasket, probably about 600 miles on it
If you see an MR2 with a raised engine cover, the bottom line is it's probably faster than your car.
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