hey guys I just got a turbo today and I'm guessing it's a t3 but can anyone give me some more info on it. the compressor has an ar of .48 and the exhaust side is .51. My best guess is that it is a t3 but if I happen to be wrong let me know. the markings on it say m27 garrett. it also has a tag but doesn't list exact type.
didn't plan on going turbo this soon but if this sucker will work heck I'll start on my system. let me know what you think.

Use this link as a base to figure out what you got

http://store.yahoo.com/cheapturbo/gartur.html

i guess I'm not seeing it. Is there a way to check the serial number or anything off of the tag?

probably a small t3 from an old Saab or Volvo turbo 2.0 engine

could work on a 420a but don't expect massive gain , that turbo is bigger than a t-25 but not by much

Alain

I figured it was a small t3, it has the rectangle flange and all. I think it's oil cooled only. I figured it's probably off of a small diesel engine. Will this thing spool up pretty quick you think?

Originally posted by swhit321
I figured it was a small t3, it has the rectangle flange and all. I think it's oil cooled only. I figured it's probably off of a small diesel engine. Will this thing spool up pretty quick you think?

it's too big to be a diesel turbo, usually diesel are more in the .42 .32 range

if the turbo is in good condition, with no or very little shaft play and all the blades of the compressor look good it could be a candidate for a quick spooling stage 1 or 2 system

and you upgrade it later

Alain

since were on the subject of garret turbo's i was wondering exactly which garret i have,



i just wanted to know how it compares to say a t25 or 16g. and at what boost does it loose its efficiency, will it be able to support 15psi efficient??


Mods:
CAI, OBX exhaust, Grillcraft grills, altezzas, ard ryver g6 17's wrapped w/ falken's, VIS racing c.f hood, 2 12" kicker comp's w/pioneer h.u, streetglow blue undercars, red dash kit, indiglo guages, n other shit

when you want help ... don't post pics from imagestation and we will help you ... because we will SEE the pics

Alain

well ill try to fix those pics later but it says on the compressor housing garret a.r 60 m10 and i cant find any markings on the hot side

Mods:
CAI, OBX exhaust, Grillcraft grills, altezzas, ard ryver g6 17's wrapped w/ falken's, VIS racing c.f hood, 2 12" kicker comp's w/pioneer h.u, streetglow blue undercars, red dash kit, indiglo guages, n other shit

I guess the next question is really do I start on a small turbo kit and get a little boost or do I go to ebay and sell it to a honda owner?