Hi peeps,
A few questions about the T5 engine build which I am researching (about to start). It will be done over time, as funds allow, to a doner engine purchased from Niles.
I'll still have my T5 on the road during this time so there is no rush. I plan on using stock pistons, steel rods, new mains and rod bearings and rings. Also check everything else is sound. This is the first time I will have done anything like this and Niles has kindly said he will help me as much as he can as has Justin (t5 lover).
I want to take advantage of the T3 flange on the T5 manifold and maybe go for a GT3076R or similar. Or even this which I found on a previous thread here. Seems a great price for a good quality turbo. Here is the post:
Originally Posted by Alan M
Nothing wrong with Japanese turbo's. That China one wont be the best though. Get a brand turbo or a well built china turbo. A lot of turbo parts come from China now though the assembly in China can not quite be up to the same spec as large manufacturers. This is a well built T3 China turbo which I know works as a friend runs one in a Pulsar with good results. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-SKYLINE...item1c1a73680f
Will I need an adaptor plate to fit a T3 flanged turbo? Or just grind off the lip on the Volvo manifold?
I know I won't be able to put the power down straight away and will need loads of supporting mods. ATM I will be just concentrating on the engine build and want to get my spec right first time. I don't want to be changing components say from a 18t to 19t then K24 then Gt30 etc. as this will be more expensive and time consuming, not to mention all the different maps and setups. I know I will eventually need a gripper diff and better suspension components and brakes but looking past this what do you guys think?
I may be completely flawed in my thinking so put me right if need be! Any advice is appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Mitch.
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