@8psi youll crack maybe 350whp. And depending on the size turbo you use it won't even begine to shine until boost beyond 10-12psi. K series are straight up beasts.
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Company called DNA motor sports. It's an eBay brand turbo. Given me no problems just can't handle the flow my motor puts out bc it's a .63 a/r housing. Spools quick but can't give me the big numbers I should be getting on 13psi. I'm really only getting meth to prevent knock. Been getting some lately. That should put me over 400 and keep my motor safe from preventing knocking
Yea not to be a name brand freak or shit on ebay parts because I personally like some ebay stuff but its no wonder your not making 400 on 13 lbs with that turbo. Perhaps just the bigger a/r woukd help but for a Daily driver id slap a percision or Garrett 30r on it. Good boost, good power and good reliability.
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I'm on xx psi and its eye opening.
Take this as straight advice and please don't take it as negativity: That's the completely wrong thing to do. You're running 13psi and not hitting 400whp, ok neither does the small 16g GReddy turbo. But to get to 400whp you're willing to add more complications and unnecessary modifications to your car (not to mention something that can run out without you knowing, force you to run lean and kaboom, bye bye motor) rather than simply swap out to a larger hot side and be done with it? [Which is something you know you need to do already.] Run a .82AR hot side, you'll be a happy camper. That's definitely what's limiting you. Easy swap, great results that are much safer and RELIABLE!
Also, please don't take it as my condoning your use of an eBay turbo. Good or not, it's not a Garrett, Precision, BorgWarner, Comp, or anything on that level - and that's a big thing. God forbid something goes wrong and pieces of your turbo chip off into your motor. Let me paint a picture: 8,500rpm and 13psi, making xxxwhp. Think of the amount that turbo is spinning, how hot it's getting, and the overall stress. Think of the life of the turbo, the heat cycles (heating up and cooling down, typically extreme opposites) and the like. Now, think of Precision, BW, Garrett, Comp. All amazing companies that have gone through very, very extensive R&D and have products with proven results; companies that have grown their reputations based on their products. Now think of an eBay company. See my point? You may be lucky with this turbo, it happens sometimes. But understand where I, and we all, come from when I say get a name brand.
Keep us updated Pat!
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Yea ik. This was meant to be a starter kit at 300hp. I wanted more. I plan on going with a comp turbo eventually and would probably be smarter than just adding a meth kit to this one but I haven't had one problem from this turbo. And even the name brands have known to shit out quickly. When a turbo goes it goes regardless of it being eBay or big name. But I also believe meth is smart bc it's proven to make more power and keeps things safer when running pump gas. I take no offense to your comments and advice. What you have said is true but I'm a believer in, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" just so many options. A meth kit will run me close to $500. Comp turbo will be slightly more. I know people with good turbos make 400+ on 12 lbs so ik my turbo is limiting me. It would probably be smarter to just upgrade the turbo but requires more work.
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