jws vr6 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Can anyone recommend a webpage or a book that i can use to get some knowledge abou turbos. Been reading up on a few old threads on here an all the abbriviations and numbers are jibberish to me. I know how they work its just all the talk abou A/Rs and T3, T4 and GT35s and stuff like that i dont understand. Quite fancy trying a diy turbo build at some point and would like to know what im doing.Did a quick search on google but couldnt find what i was looking for :@ Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 If you go to the garrett web page there is a section which goes into detail about turbos and meanings etc. Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I was the same a year or so ago, never really know what anything meant, but as Paul said, Garretts website is the best.. I learn nearly.everythin I know from there.I only think I knew was the brand and model, I couldn't tell you what was significant about a Garrett GT3582r for example, but now I do all this .68 and .82 and 1.06 back housing meant nothing when I first thought about turbo's, but its a doddle really! Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yep, Garrett's site is very good and so is this book, which covers all aspects of modern tuning, not just turbos - http://www.holisticpage.com.au/21stCenturyPerformance_JulianEdgar%7C9780947216900Compressor side AR - Ignore.Turbine side AR: Small number = Quick boost, but restrictive up top.Bigger number = Later boost, but less restrictive up top.I don't how many times we've discussed this. You need to refine your search techniques Link to post Share on other sites
jws vr6 0 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks guys, had a look on garrets page and its cleared up most of the Qs. Might order a copy of that book at some point too.Anyone had any experiance with the cheap turbos on german ebay? I'll post up a link in a min. Link to post Share on other sites
jws vr6 0 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 This http://www.ebay.de/itm/GT35-40-GTR-650-VR6-R32-16V-Turbo-Turbolader-650PS-NEU-/180738911119?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item2a14e0eb8fand this, bit more expensive but still cheap http://www.ebay.de/itm/Turbolader-GT3582R-High-Flow-Vr6-R32-16V-Turbo-/360335252648?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item53e5a79ca8 Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Unfortanetly the general rule of turboing an n/a engine is you get what you pay for! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 there are a few threads in the Premium Member section .... well worth the money what with all the discounts and benefits. Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I picked up a genuine Garrett GT3582r ball bearing turbo with 3k miles on it for not a lot more than the second one. Take the time and remember a good branded second hand one will easily be better than a cheaper new one. Link to post Share on other sites
jws vr6 0 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah your probs right. Not plannin on buyin anythin at the moment anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Those two turbos are cheap relicas I'm afraid. A genuine, 100% Garrett, GT3582R with 0.82AR housing and 3" V band outlet will cost you around £1100-£1200 with the VAT. If you see them cheaper than that, your suspicions should be aroused.I have a brand new GT3582R, 0.82, 3" V band, 100% Garrett going for £900 if you're interested :-)I was going to turbo my R32 with it but I've decided to stay naturally aspirated. Link to post Share on other sites
jws vr6 0 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Cheerrs for the offer but not looking at buying one at the moment, just trying to find a little out about turboing so im a bit more clued up about it for if/when i decide to go for it. Had a quick skim over your build thread the other day, some nice work there! Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i payed £990 for a genuine garrett gt3582r from gt3 turbo they were a official garrett dealer but think they have since stoped traiding. Link to post Share on other sites
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