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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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suppp guys, so I'm having a little confusion about either getting turbonetics or precision turbo.. which one would be best for a tc that wants to make mid 300's hp and as a daily driver. Please I need help because me and my buddy are doing the same work to our tc's and dont know which to pick.

P.S- same size turbo as well.
Old May 27, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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X2 Brett nicely wrapped turbo looks awesome. Personally I run Precision products but the only factor you need to consider is Ball-Bearing or Non-Ball Bearing. Ball-Bearings perform stronger,spool faster, consume less oil over the life of the turbo but they have to be sent to manufacture for service if leaks or worn wheels occur. Non Ball-Bearing still get the job done and you can buy the rebuild kit and overhaul the turbo yourself. Hope this helps, either company is top-notch but it's up to you and your friend what you want and can afford.
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you mean Garrett or Precision?
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Originally Posted by trd07tc
you mean Garrett or Precision?
X2

turbonetics would take a back shelf to Garrett for sure.
Old May 27, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Borg Warner or bust!
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next build im getting a big ___ holset
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Originally Posted by GUNNIST14
X2 Brett nicely wrapped turbo looks awesome. Personally I run Precision products but the only factor you need to consider is Ball-Bearing or Non-Ball Bearing. Ball-Bearings perform stronger,spool faster, consume less oil over the life of the turbo but they have to be sent to manufacture for service if leaks or worn wheels occur. Non Ball-Bearing still get the job done and you can buy the rebuild kit and overhaul the turbo yourself. Hope this helps, either company is top-notch but it's up to you and your friend what you want and can afford.
We were thinking of going with a 58 trim with either turbonetics or precision and yes we were planning on getting ball bearings on either one..
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very nice turbo pic..
Old May 27, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tc8662453000
We were thinking of going with a 58 trim with either turbonetics or precision and yes we were planning on getting ball bearings on either one..
For mid 300 on a built or stock block. I would go with 6262 on stock or built block
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I will be installing my pte 5857 on Tuesday Il post vids and stuff in this thread so you kno how they do but I'm built and will probably running somewhere along 21 pounds
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Custom GTK 550... Never had a problem with it at all, I personally believe that you can't beat Turbonetics Ball Bearing Turbos and i've built numerous turbo projects with various turbos and like i said i dont think you can beat turbonetics all around.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Syldrin
precission 5857.
Great photo Jim!
Old May 31, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Syldrin
precission 5857.
not to thread jack but hows that turbo for you? i have mine sitting in my car now but i have to get my ic piping welded tomorow and get the oil lines hooked up. hows the spool? and wat kind of power you makin?
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the turbo is great i never dyno'd it just self tunning. my engine starting letting go shortly after putting it on so i honestly don't know the full potential of this turbo.
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i really cant wait to drive mine boosted. i drove it a couple days ago built on low comp pistons and cams and its pretty doggy. i will post pics once i get all my ic piping welded up and painted. how was your spool time?
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