LAST EDITED ON 09-Jul-01 AT 07:13 AM (PST)

You know, I'm really with Stan on this one. Here's my thinking: The T3 might be a tad smaller than my own S-16g (not sure) and I know the T03/T04 turbo is bigger. That means that spool up time with both will also be shorter(or close to my S-16g) and longer depending on turbo size.

After driving in my brother's GS-T (with the T-25) and I know that turbo is a LOT smaller than any we've been talking about here, BUT it's HELLA fun to drive. I would argue around town, it's funner (albeit NOT faster) than my own in some ways. Granted, when I jump on the rpm's, downshift, or whatever, to make the car growl a bit, my own turbo car jumps out of the whole like a rocket. BUT, the GS-T requires just a slight tap of the gas for instant power. That means off-the-line torque at around 2000-2500 rpm's. You don't even need to downshift to blow past a honduh owner, or even grandma in her Buick.

Even us turbo owners gotta admit, we need to give a lil' gas to have the turbo power. However, there's some argument to be made fun-wise for a smallish turbo that barely needs half throttle at 3000 rpm's for power that's unequalled in a 2gnt.

This may not even apply at all to a T03 turbo, which I'm guessing is still an adequately sized turbo, but if it rivals even a 14b (1st gen turbo)in size, it would provide hella fun for you and should strongly be considered. Especially if going to the track and getting the best time on the world is NOT your goal in life. I also guarantee you, from the power even a T-25 provides up top, you would be satisfied with a T03 turbo's top end (as compared to what you had b4), while at the same time be possibly more happy with a fast spooling turbo.

Jason
98' Eagle Talon ESi-T
Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)/Custom FMIC


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Jason ESi-T

04' BMW 325Ci
91' Nissan 240SX
98' Eagle Talon ESi (sold)