k16/16g..k24/18g...k24/26
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k16/16g..k24/18g...k24/26
ref this link:
http://www.turboflatsix.com/ultimate...-new-t151.html
Question is, with all the different numbers and designations, are there any performance specs showing what rpm ranges and max power that these different hybrid combos can push?? I ask here, because I am talking about different hybrids from different tuners and this is a neutral place.
it is all very confusing (to me anyway)
http://www.turboflatsix.com/ultimate...-new-t151.html
Question is, with all the different numbers and designations, are there any performance specs showing what rpm ranges and max power that these different hybrid combos can push?? I ask here, because I am talking about different hybrids from different tuners and this is a neutral place.
it is all very confusing (to me anyway)
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An interesting question...The key in my mind is deciding what you want. This means how you want to drive (track, drag, road). Then simply talk to the tuners and decide whom you would like to deal with long-term. The tuners will get you what you want. I chose Kevin (UMW) as he delivered what I wanted. There are several tuners that know what's up AFAIK...My recommendation is to talk to them and choose.
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As a start, my experiences with K16/16g have been exhaustively documented on here. Results for K24/18g have also been similarly vetted. K24/K26 hybrids have not been discussed as much (not too many people running them so far) but they look promising.
If I had to guess, the order of least to most lag and least to most top end power is: K16/16g - K24/18g - K24/K26.
If you want less lag, you give up some top end and if you want more top end, you give up some spool time. There's no free lunch. There are plenty of tricks to lessen the effects (i.e. housing coatings, clipped turbines, zero clearance, etc.) but ultimately, you'll end up on the spectrum above.
Also, no matter what turbo you pick, without fuel system upgrades, you'll be hard pressed to get over 600hp on pump gas safely.
Bottom line, I agree completely with Wross996TT. There is no substitute for picking up the phone and talking with the tuners. Do your own cost benefit analysis and go with the tuner you feel most comfortable with (or home brew a kit like a few of us have
) .
If I had to guess, the order of least to most lag and least to most top end power is: K16/16g - K24/18g - K24/K26.
If you want less lag, you give up some top end and if you want more top end, you give up some spool time. There's no free lunch. There are plenty of tricks to lessen the effects (i.e. housing coatings, clipped turbines, zero clearance, etc.) but ultimately, you'll end up on the spectrum above.
Also, no matter what turbo you pick, without fuel system upgrades, you'll be hard pressed to get over 600hp on pump gas safely.
Bottom line, I agree completely with Wross996TT. There is no substitute for picking up the phone and talking with the tuners. Do your own cost benefit analysis and go with the tuner you feel most comfortable with (or home brew a kit like a few of us have
) .
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An interesting question...The key in my mind is deciding what you want. This means how you want to drive (track, drag, road). Then simply talk to the tuners and decide whom you would like to deal with long-term. The tuners will get you what you want. I chose Kevin (UMW) as he delivered what I wanted. There are several tuners that know what's up AFAIK...My recommendation is to talk to them and choose.
