Hello, and welcome to another of James' "My S3 is broken" threads:icon_thumright:
My turbo has started to make a very faint/subtle ticking noise so im not expecting it to last that long.
What are my options? A replacement K04 isnt one!
I would love to go BT but im affraid its jusnt not possible at the moment, even though I would fit it all myself, its just too much £. I am however being forced to spend some money on a turbo it seems so.......
JBS hybrid? Looks tempting, and I would also get A JBS high flowing exhaust manifold too. These are quite expensive but for £2000 I should get in the region of 320bhp.
Backdraft hybrid? This is quite a lot less than the JBS one but JBS claim 300bhp with the turbo and a re map, where BD say it thiers will only achive 300bhp with a free flowing DP and a different cat which is bumping the price up! The JBS manifold is still an option with this turbo though.
And finally........
GT2871r Eliminator kit, I accept this is not in any way a viable otion if I was considering BT, BUT........ If I dont want more than say 330bhp, can this be mapped to suit, I know it is no GT2871r because the exhaust housing is restrictive but again, im thinking JBS manifold to help with lag and flow? (If they actually get it manufactured and on the shelf, its taking ages!)
Basically, if I have to spend a good few £100 on a turbo, I dont mind spending that little bit more on a better turbo, manifold, injectors and map, probably a fuel pump and FPR if I need them? What would the differences in characteristics be?
Any input would be great but please dont suggest saving a bit more for BT as I really dont want spending to get out of hand and rods etc will be too much at the moment. I know a lot of people dont like the eliminators but is that because they say that they are 400bhp turbos but really arent?
One other thought now though, if I were to get the eliminator, could I make it into a true 2871r by getting the exhaust housing? This may be a stepping stone to BT if I get to a point where I can fit rods etc.
Thanks, James
My turbo has started to make a very faint/subtle ticking noise so im not expecting it to last that long.
What are my options? A replacement K04 isnt one!
I would love to go BT but im affraid its jusnt not possible at the moment, even though I would fit it all myself, its just too much £. I am however being forced to spend some money on a turbo it seems so.......
JBS hybrid? Looks tempting, and I would also get A JBS high flowing exhaust manifold too. These are quite expensive but for £2000 I should get in the region of 320bhp.
Backdraft hybrid? This is quite a lot less than the JBS one but JBS claim 300bhp with the turbo and a re map, where BD say it thiers will only achive 300bhp with a free flowing DP and a different cat which is bumping the price up! The JBS manifold is still an option with this turbo though.
And finally........
GT2871r Eliminator kit, I accept this is not in any way a viable otion if I was considering BT, BUT........ If I dont want more than say 330bhp, can this be mapped to suit, I know it is no GT2871r because the exhaust housing is restrictive but again, im thinking JBS manifold to help with lag and flow? (If they actually get it manufactured and on the shelf, its taking ages!)
Basically, if I have to spend a good few £100 on a turbo, I dont mind spending that little bit more on a better turbo, manifold, injectors and map, probably a fuel pump and FPR if I need them? What would the differences in characteristics be?
Any input would be great but please dont suggest saving a bit more for BT as I really dont want spending to get out of hand and rods etc will be too much at the moment. I know a lot of people dont like the eliminators but is that because they say that they are 400bhp turbos but really arent?
One other thought now though, if I were to get the eliminator, could I make it into a true 2871r by getting the exhaust housing? This may be a stepping stone to BT if I get to a point where I can fit rods etc.
Thanks, James
