ok i had a question on turbo set ups. im a newbie when it comes to this area but i would like to understand the concept a little bit better. so my question is if i was to run a t28 disco potato what size waste gate would i need and could i run 3 in pipe for it. thanx
and i have gone to garretts and tials websites and am still confused.
The good news about running the Disco Potato Turbo is that is has an internal waste gate. You would need to have a down pipe fabricated. This turbo is good for applications under 350HP. If you want more look into to GT30 series turbos, and look up ATP turbo and look into their ultimate internal waste gate. And if you're looking for a manifold for either the 2.4 or the ecotec, I would look into Vulcan Turbo LLC. They have given me good customer service since I contacted them.
ok thanx i didnt know that about the disco. so is the gt30 series internally waste gated as well?
another question is there a benefit when it comes to turbo manifolds because ive seen the log styles and then ive seen the ones that look like headers( the ones with the larger pipe)? is there a performance difference or just look preference?
Well the good thing about gt series turbos is that you can get them internally gated or externally gated. Its all a matter of preference and how much money you want to spend. Well to answer your question the answer is simple. Log manifolds are good from applications from 150-600HP max. These are perfect for street cars and have proven to be reliable. As far as a tubular manifold, they are mostly custom built and I used in ultra-high performance. A tubular manifold if built properly, can provide more low end torque and HP and quicker turbo spool up as well as be useful up into the 1000HP range. Tubular manifolds will still be better for the street, yet they will cost you twice as much. If you have money to play with, i would have a custom tubular manifold made.
wow thank you very much for the info. very helpful and you have solved my questions. o and thanx for not flaming me lol
Hey man glad I could help. we were all at one point in time beginners in this tuning world.One thing though, what engine are you working with to turbo?
