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Not a stupid question. There are many offerings available. A hybrid is basically a mixture of components creating a custom turbo. There are several ways to go depending on what your budget and horsepower goals are. Power delivery also becomes important. Feel free to give me a call if I can help in anyway. I have most options available ready to go.
i think it's a great question. i've also wondered since i have hybrids, but the answer still eludes me, since hybrids are also made of a what.. a 16 wheel inside a k24 housing?! and are in fact a combination of "parts" or is that oversimplified? i always thought the billet simply referred to the material that made the turbine wheel(s).
Doing more rading I also now see there is a k16/24 hybrid and also a K16/16G hybrid?
Thanks Sam! Im looking to basically run as much power as I can with a k16 hybrid without having to change any part of the fuel system.
One more question: I have a 1bar softronic tune for 91 octane. I assume if I slap on a hybrid turbo and run 93 octane like I always do I will still need a re-flash or would I be ok seeing that I would still be running 1bar with just a bit more flow?
i think it's a great question. i've also wondered since i have hybrids, but the answer still eludes me, since hybrids are also made of a what.. a 16 wheel inside a k24 housing?! and are in fact a combination of "parts" or is that oversimplified? i always thought the billet simply referred to the material that made the turbine wheel(s).
I think a k16/24 hybrid uses the k16 housing with the k24 cold side.
A hybrid turbo is using a stock turbo but modifying it with non-stock parts. For example, stuffing a larger compressor wheel into the cold side, and clipping the turbine wheels on the hotside.
A "billet" is a type of hybrid turbo that uses CNC machined wheel (s) instead of cast wheels. More flexibility (perhaps) in designing the wheel ' s aero and characteristics.
You will need a retune most likely. They would do it for a small fee and you could add just a 5bar fuel reg for a nice upgrade in power. I'll be glad to go over more in detail.
so i got it back ***wards. sounds right. thx. all i know is they work.
After reading it looks like a k16 uses the k16 body with a K24 or 16G cold side. Not hot as I mentioned before.
OK so this is what I have now found out...
1- K16 Billet: replaces the OEM compressor wheel with a larger CNC billet unit for higher flow and increased efficiency.
2- K16/24: Replaces the cold side with that of a K24 turbo Keeping the same spool with the extra flow from the larger wheel.
3- K16/16G: Same as above only it uses the Mitsubishi 16G cold side which is said to be a bit bigger than the k24 wheel so it produces even a bit more power.
You will need a retune most likely. They would do it for a small fee and you could add just a 5bar fuel reg for a nice upgrade in power. I'll be glad to go over more in detail.
Thank you! I will be in touch as soon as I figure out my direction.
A hybrid turbo is using a stock turbo but modifying it with non-stock parts. For example, stuffing a larger compressor wheel into the cold side, and clipping the turbine wheels on the hotside.
A "billet" is a type of hybrid turbo that uses CNC machined wheel (s) instead of cast wheels. More flexibility (perhaps) in designing the wheel ' s aero and characteristics.
K16 billets with at least a 5 bar or injectors will do well..
Here is our billet wheel running a 60 to 130 mph record of 5.86 sec.
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__________________ 2001 996TT3.6L and stock ECU
9.66seconds@ 147.76mph 1/4 mileclick to view 160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mileclick to view 50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
Tons of almost endless variations out there. Everyone has their own secret sauce. Below are the K16s I'm running with the 997GT2RS compressor. Quite a bit bigged than stock K24s..
