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Old 12-15-2011, 10:19 PM
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Cool I'm looking for a quick-spooling turbocharger

Hello ladies & gentlemen,

I believe the most well-known quick-spooler would be disco potato, the famed GT28RS. I'll be using this (or a near equivalent) in lieu of the stock turbocharger on either the descendant or ptuning kit.

What are my other choices, and do you folks have any recommendations? This car is a daily driver, so mid-range torque is a priority.

Thanks folks,

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Check out the descendant kit. See what turbo they are using. What you looking for power wise? I know the 16g will spool quickly!
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16g td05....fastest spool you can get. i hit full boost at 2500 rpm. or if your looking for more top end from a bigger turbo than a 16g, you will never go wrong with a ball bearing
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I'm thinking GTX2863R, at the moment. Seems to combine quick spool with excellent room for growth.

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Ball bearing T28 turbo's have quick spool times, plus they are cheap, you can get one for under $500
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Anybody have any thoughts on the GTX2863R?
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16g for sure but y do u want such a quick spool and high tq. Ur gonna spin a lot other but not like tc dont spin already

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I've decided upon the GTX2863R w/ .63 AR. Seems like the elusive jack-of-all-trades, master of all: has the quick spool of disco potato, with the potential for significantly more top-end.
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go with the gt35r, big power
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. . . I suspect you're trying to be funny. So I'll save the facepalm and just chuckle quietly instead. ;)
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