Well - That\'s torn it !!

[strange_days_uk]

Drove the REX today feeling pleased with the new power.

Stops at the lights, thinks "hmm smells like burning oil ??"

Looks out the window, "oh s**t, plumes of smoke out the exhaust"

Turbo seal(s) blown me thinks.





Anyone recommend a good single turbo kit for an FD ??  (sob)

[Rixio]

Holy Shizzle my nizzle!

Thats not good! Hopefully it wont be that serious...

[strange_days_uk]

Can\'t be anything other than turbo seals, so on the lookout for a big single kit now..

[gsb876]

Have a look on ebay theres usually a few kits going here and there ?

Sorry to hear of your plight, hopefully it will be back in no time :Laugh

[strange_days_uk]

I have just spent time trawling through ebay.  There are lots of no brand kits, and some XS Power Ones.  Trouble is, if buying from the US how do you know if it will fit a rhd car or not ?

Also, are XS Power turbos any good ?

And I don\'t even know what turbo I want..  All I do know is I don\'t want to spend any more money !

[gsb876]

I think the best thing to do is ask around the rx7 specialists and see what they got, then do a check on the units available and look at power figures, power bands etc until you find the right one for you ?

Big turbos give loads of horses but take an age to fire up, whereas smaller ones fire up early but dont have the big power band

The choice is yours

Not up to date and not equated for rotary engines but .............

[strange_days_uk]

Keen on mimimum lag, but want a turbo capable of 400 at wheels minimum

How does this look ??

Description
 
 Very good condition T04E turbo, originally supplied by Turbo Dynamics in UK. This is a genuine Garrett turbo, not cheap rubbish. Was removed from FC3S RX7 (86-91) but will fit later RX7’s (FD3S 92on) or any vehicle with a T4 flange. Ideal for single turbo conversion on FD3S or as an upgrade on an FC.

 

AR is 60 on this turbo, there is no smoke and no shaft play. It has an integrated wastegate and will produce around 350 – 400 hp with very fast spool up. Great for road, track and drift use.

 

Pictured with FC3S manifold, not included.

 

Selling as going for a larger turbo better suited to our new half bridgeported engine.

 

Sensible offers considered.

[88GT-R]

This is a Hybrid turbo with a TO4e compressor and S5(FC) turbine.Does not have T4 flange. Will not produce 350-400 and will not suit a 13b-REW.
In a word...useless

John

[TRex]

In a word...useless

John

 Well why didn\'t you just say so then!  


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Also seems alot of folk tunning their cars recently and boasting big numbers from so and so, but then they end up kaking it  not too long after...
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[strange_days_uk]

This is a Hybrid turbo with a TO4e compressor and S5(FC) turbine.Does not have T4 flange. Will not produce 350-400 and will not suit a 13b-REW.
In a word...useless

John

What things do I need to look out for for a suitale turbo ??

T4 flange a definate ??

I am completely at sea at present, don\'t know what all the specs mean..

HELP ?

[88GT-R]

Depending on application, a T4 flange, T04 type turbo with tubular manifold and external wastegate. Medium sizes being HKS T04e, Mitsibushi TDO6,
GT35/40, Apexi RX6.

John

[strange_days_uk]

Either of these ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&item=300028153467&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&item=230029133172&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

From what I\'ve read the GT/35r is a safe bet !

[88GT-R]

These are both T3 based flanges...

John

[strange_days_uk]

Depending on application, a T4 flange, T04 type turbo with tubular manifold and external wastegate. Medium sizes being HKS T04e, Mitsibushi TDO6,
GT35/40, Apexi RX6.

John

John,

Thanks alot for your help.  I am really unknowledgable at the moment.

Please can you explain what these are ?

T4 flange ?

how do I know what is a T4 type turbo ?

Thanks, Simon..

[TRex]

Simon
 The \'Flange\' is the foot/base of the Turbo which meets the manifold(the part that attaches to the engine).
 This Flange comes in various sizes, the size most used/common with the Rotary engine is the \'T4\', so you are looking for a Turbo with a T4 footprint.

 Hop that helps.