Turbo shopping...

Genosphere · 05-05-2018, 07:58 PM

So before I probably get bashed for what ever reason, I would like to state that I have to experience in the realm of turbos, that is I don't know what products are good and I have never installed one on a car before. I know the basic science/mechanics behind them though. By "trade" I am an aircraft mechanic and via education I am an engineer.

No I have been looking at turbos today, more specifically at a VF39 off a subaru while I'm here at the bar. Any idea as to:
A) The performance specs and reliability of them?
B) The actual instaltions of them, ie fitting under the Z hood so to speak.

Phone is about to die so hit this thread up and I'll get back to editing it in a little.

Thanks, Genosphere.

jchammond · 05-05-2018, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genosphere

So before I probably get bashed for what ever reason, I would like to state that I have to experience in the realm of turbos, that is I don't know what products are good and I have never installed one on a car before. I know the basic science/mechanics behind them though. By "trade" I am an aircraft mechanic and via education I am an engineer.

No I have been looking at turbos today, more specifically at a VF39 off a subaru while I'm here at the bar. Any idea as to:

A) The performance specs and reliability of them?

B) The actual instaltions of them, ie fitting under the Z hood so to speak.

Phone is about to die so hit this thread up and I'll get back to editing it in a little.

Thanks, Genosphere.

Be the first to try a pair of these on a Z.

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VSS370z · 05-07-2018, 01:22 PM

Chuck33079 · 05-07-2018, 01:30 PM

I'm guessing you want to piece together a lower-cost option for a turbo kit. I wouldn't use a VF39. Talk to this dude: GT-R turbos on the VQ37

Otherwise, go with a Boosted Performance kit.

wideglideleon · 05-07-2018, 02:29 PM

I fully agree with Chuck33079.

FPenvy · 05-07-2018, 02:38 PM

one should not post whilst drunk during cinco de mayo........and the derby.........and pens blowing game 5.

Spooler · 05-07-2018, 02:47 PM

The cheapest part of a twin turbo upgrade is the twin turbo kit itself. If you buy a quality kit no extra cost will be needed for it. So say a Fast Intentions TT kit is solid. An AAM kit has many bottlenecks and will need some attention depending on what you do. ETC.

05-05-2018, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Genosphere Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 32 Drives: 09 Z34 Black M Rep Power: 7	Turbo shopping... So before I probably get bashed for what ever reason, I would like to state that I have to experience in the realm of turbos, that is I don't know what products are good and I have never installed one on a car before. I know the basic science/mechanics behind them though. By "trade" I am an aircraft mechanic and via education I am an engineer. No I have been looking at turbos today, more specifically at a VF39 off a subaru while I'm here at the bar. Any idea as to: A) The performance specs and reliability of them? B) The actual instaltions of them, ie fitting under the Z hood so to speak. Phone is about to die so hit this thread up and I'll get back to editing it in a little. Thanks, Genosphere.

05-07-2018, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I'm guessing you want to piece together a lower-cost option for a turbo kit. I wouldn't use a VF39. Talk to this dude: GT-R turbos on the VQ37 Otherwise, go with a Boosted Performance kit. Rusty and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-07-2018, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,507 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	The cheapest part of a twin turbo upgrade is the twin turbo kit itself. If you buy a quality kit no extra cost will be needed for it. So say a Fast Intentions TT kit is solid. An AAM kit has many bottlenecks and will need some attention depending on what you do. ETC. Rusty likes this.

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