Another "What The Best" Turbo Question.

[ein bora]

The K14 turbo on my 1.9 IDI may have a seized waste gate - so I maybe looking at repair or replacement. I've read a few things on turbo's on here but I couldn't find anything that suits my question. What would be a good upgrade if any for me, I'm looking for mostly city performance as I am not a real highyway racer. I already have a giles pump, larger exhaust and shortly will be installing an intercooler. Engine's good with less than 60K since rebuild.
Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

[ein bora]

How much boost are you running?

I'm not all that savvy on turbo's or waste-gates let alone safe boost limit's, but I am trying to learn as I go. With the new pump I've hit 20 + easily.
Not sure if this is what you mean??

[vanbcguy]

The K14 probably won't last all that long at 20PSI.  Do you have an EGT gauge? 

[ein bora]

The K14 probably won't last all that long at 20PSI.  Do you have an EGT gauge? 

I do - and that's why I'm thinking of upgrading.

[Dirtrag2]

IMO a good upgrade for you would be a T3 due to the same exhaust mani flange... you would however have to fab/modify the oil return line for the T3.

i've been running a T3 on my AAZ for well over 60000 km @ 25+ psi with no problems at all.

[ein bora]

IMO a good upgrade for you would be a T3 due to the same exhaust mani flange... you would however have to fab/modify the oil return line for the T3.

i've been running a T3 on my AAZ for well over 60000 km @ 25+ psi with no problems at all.

Thanks for the response. Lots of choices and prices on the T3. How about the K24 I know it's outdated but any good as a choice?
I did some reading on the GARRETT GT28RS, GT2860RS Turbo's. Maybe that would be a better route.

Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[hippiekiller]

Not to hijack, but I have the same problem...the only way I can  remove the wastegate on my k14to un-stick it is to take the turbo off, which might or might not happen before I wreck the turbo...I have a k-03 with a manifold that needs a rebuild. Does this turbo compare to the spooling abilities of the k-14?, or should I look for something better...I don't have my pump turned up, but I do have a fairly unrestricted exhaust, and I  can hit 20+ in 2nd....

[Rabbit on Roids]

a K03 is stupid, they are all out of boost by like 4000 rpms. and about ready to explode at 20 psi.

[4wheeler]

K03 has immediate boost...
great for in town driving.
K14 is a comprimise between city and highway.
K24 -T3`s aer great if you have a giles pump as he would have done teh govenor mod which now can supply the T3 with the revs required for spooling it.

Where are you in ontario? I`ll trade you a T3 for your old K14.
I run a sidekick so my needs are different then yours...

[GEE-BEE]

KO3 hybrid !

KO4 Exhaust side with Ko3 boost side

To each is own !

Either way , Speak with Jerry at GPOPSHOP.COM

He has all you need

Iam not looking for power/ boost, just a driver

For power my 08 997TT is just fine

Gee-Bee