What turbo do you recommend for 2.5L aiming at 12's?

[NoDestiny]

I have done a ton of research and I have a few ideas. But I think I would feel best just asking you guys. This is for my turbo mini. Current mods being 3" turbo back, water/air intercooler, boost controller, and weight redux. I obviously plan no +40% injectors, adjustable FPR, and upgrading the fuel pump. I have a G-head just awaiting P+P and an exhaust manifold ready for the same.

If I can hit 12.99 long run, I would be one uber happy pup. But 13's off the bat would be swell. I don't mind spending the extra money for ball bearing. But what I am running into is trying to find somebody that specifically sells with the chrysler style turbo flange.

Suggestions (with link would be AWESOME!)?

[tryingbe]

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[gasketmaster]

I've ran the following turbos on my minivan:

Turbonetics Super S T4OB with .63 turbine housing and Stage III wheel - 12.91 (completely stock engine and stock cal with +40's and rising rate regulator)

Turbonetics Super 50 trim with .63 turbine housing and Stage III wheel - 12.69 (mods added: mildly ported G head and Gary's cal)

Precision Turbo SC50 ballbearing with .63 turbine housing and Stage III wheel - 11.97 (mods added: fresh stock short block,5 psi more boost,Cindy's fuel rail,two piece intake,adj. cam pulley,52mm throttle body,ported exhaust manifold,underdrive pulley,no power steering,manual valvebody,3.22 final drive,FM convertor,some weight reduction and an external 255 hi-pressure fuel pump)

If I were in your shoes I'd probably get the standard journal bearing 50trim. I'd run the Stage II turbine wheel if the van will see a bunch more street miles than strip time or the Stage III if the van will see more strip time than street miles

Good Luck!

[NoDestiny]

Thanx guys! I was looking for that site, too...

GM: Why do you recommend a standard journal bearing? I was hoping to reduce lag with a ball bearing.

[gasketmaster]

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Originally Posted by NoDestiny Thanx guys! I was looking for that site, too... GM: Why do you recommend a standard journal bearing? I was hoping to reduce lag with a ball bearing.

If you got the bucks get the ballbearing turbo

It might be worth it on a street car

[NoDestiny]

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Originally Posted by gasketmaster If you got the bucks get the ballbearing turbo It might be worth it on a street car

Ill have to see what ye old budget says in the end, but I think I would rather have the faster spooling as this will be a fine mix of street and track. Thanx!