turbo upgrade help

[chengsta]

When I was in the process of selling my '99 spyder gst I sold off my evo3 turbo. But now I've decided to keep the car and want to go with a slightly bigger turbo. I have the 50trim in mind but figure I would get some inputs before purchasing one since I don't know much about them. The HP goal I'm looking to achieve is around 350+, and happy to see the 1/4mile in low 13's maybe high 12's

The car will be daily driven to and from work but once I get it caged I'll be doing some track runs just to see what she can do. And occasionally setting the ricers around here straight that a convertible can be fast :P.

Any other turbo suggestions would be great as well. I've been out of it for a bit and only know up to a 50trim :S.

My mods are: '99 eclipse spyder gs-t
ETS 7" street race FMIC system
SSQV BOV
PTE 680cc
AFPR
SAFC 1
walbro 190lhp
3in n1 turbo back exhaust
tubular o2 housing
NGK BPR7ES plugs
NGK wires
GM MAF-T
Dejontool Intake
boost gauge
air/fuel gauge
apexi tt
southbend OFE clutch
ebay short shifter
underhood shifter bushings

[4seasons69]

if your only looking to run low 13's to high 12's the e316g would have no problems getting you there. my personal opinion is I wouldn't go bigger than a 50-trim if those are the times you are looking for

[iceminion]

my GT3582R spools like a 14b, but i have a 2.4 bottom end.

My Galant has a SC6152S and it spools very very quickly.

since you are FWD (Fail Wheel Drive) you probably dont want a 16g series of turbo because it comes on too quickly, you will break traction. A slower spooling turbo would actually benifit you.

Get some 272 cams and a bullseye v-trim, I was pretty impressed with how much power it made on my brother's 2.0, and he was using 550cc's

A GT30R might be a good option if you are up for spending that much, my buddy is making some mad power with that turbo on his 1.8L jetta.

my 2c

[scheides]

Originally Posted by iceminion

my GT3582R spools like a 14b, but i have a 2.4 bottom end.

You make boost at 2500rpms on a 35R on a 2.4, ya right. 4000? Yes, that's more like it! Way OT though.

OP, Get a 20G and call it a day!

[95talonracer]

On my td06h 20g I made 307 to the front wheels on 19psi and it still spooled good so that would be a good choice for you. I eventually ran 33 out of it and that went very well. good luck with the traction issue. I had drag radials on the front and it still spun in first and second with 307 FWHP on my spyder but now its AWD so no worries.

[niterydr]

I would tune the car, add drag radials and learn to drive. If those three things are accomplished you've met your goal and should be in the 13's or 12's easily.

[4seasons69]

I would agree with iceminion on the bullseye v-trim. I'm running one on my car. just installed it a few weeks ago and so far it seems like a pretty good turbo. as for how long it will last I don't know but I got it brand new for $200 from someone I know so I'm not complaining

[chengsta]

I know I would need and tune and all that stuff but it would benefit me better if I got the bigger turbo first. Plus the car will be daily driven 2/3 of the time until I get her caged then I would take it to the tracks occasionally just to see what it does.

My car currently has a 14b off my dead 1g fwd just so it's drivable. With my evo3 sold I figure why not go slightly bigger hence why I'm looking at a 50trim.

Back on topic, I've read mixed reviews between the 50trim and 20g. Most say the 50trim would be the best bet for a DD others say different. I've set my mind to get either of the 2 turbos but any more inputs on them would be great.

[stikx]

Have you read up on the fp green it's around the same size as the 50 and 20g.

[bertrenolds5]

Talon racer, did you convert from fwd to awd? Or did you buy a new car? Also, I read about a guy trying to make a fwd traction bar that kept the front of the car from lifting keeping it on the ground better.