Comparison ko3 vs 1.6td t3

[the4ork]

Can anyone give a quick comparison in spool, top end and power output?

[R.O.R-2.0]

Can anyone give a quick comparison in spool, top end and power output?

100% comparing apples to oranges with this..

the K03 is basically spooled off idle, and only makes ~18psi max.. generally not a good performance oriented turbo.

the T3 doesnt spool till ~3000 with stock fueling, but is capable of 30+psi.. generally more used on vehicles where performance is wanted..

what are you trying to accomplish? we will help you decide what turbo is best..

[the4ork]

It's for an 8v gas engine, Tryin to use existing factory stuff. I want 170-180hp, in boost by 2500rpm or earlier without constricting top end power

[libbydiesel]

This thread is kinda like someone going to a Vegan forum and asking how to properly cook tofu because they really want to cook a rare steak.

[the4ork]

Figured u guys would know these snails better than anyone else.

Is the diesel and gas ko3 the same?

[libbydiesel]

No they aren't the same and the diesel K03 or T3 will behave differently on a gas engine than on a diesel.  I have used all the 1.6 and 1.9 turbos except the AAZ T2 and yet I probably wouldn't have any useful info for you because I haven't used any of them on 8v gas engines. 

[the4ork]

do they have the same mounting flange?

i just ask because a k03s is a very nice match for a 20v engine, so i was guessing a k03 non-s would be a great turbo for an 8v

but id also be interested in comparing the k-series as well.

all these parts are off the shelf, cheap and bolt on. so why not?

id just go aftermarket but everything is a t3 flange and id have to use a pretty small t3 i think for what id like to accomplish.

[libbydiesel]

I don't remember if the gasser k03 shares the same flange as the diesel k03.

[Sierra94]

They both have the triangular flange, can't tell if the bolt holes match on both.

[RabbitJockey]

The t3 will work best on a gas engine

[RabbitJockey]

Can anyone give a quick comparison in spool, top end and power output?

100% comparing apples to oranges with this..

the K03 is basically spooled off idle, and only makes ~18psi max.. generally not a good performance oriented turbo.

the T3 doesnt spool till ~3000 with stock fueling, but is capable of 30+psi.. generally more used on vehicles where performance is wanted..

what are you trying to accomplish? we will help you decide what turbo is best..

Stock t3 isn't really good for 30 psi it will put out 30psi but it's not good at it haha

[R.O.R-2.0]

Can anyone give a quick comparison in spool, top end and power output?

100% comparing apples to oranges with this..

the K03 is basically spooled off idle, and only makes ~18psi max.. generally not a good performance oriented turbo.

the T3 doesnt spool till ~3000 with stock fueling, but is capable of 30+psi.. generally more used on vehicles where performance is wanted..

what are you trying to accomplish? we will help you decide what turbo is best..

Stock t3 isn't really good for 30 psi it will put out 30psi but it's not good at it haha

I swear josh has told me about spiking 44psi...

i never said it would make 30psi GOOD, just that it would do it.

we all know that 30psi out of almost any single turbo is most likely inefficient..

[RabbitJockey]

josh also has a totally different t3.

[R.O.R-2.0]

josh also has a totally different t3.

no, were not talking the merc/hybrid/laggy turbo he has now/taking off soon.. i was talking about the stock VW t3, spiking 44psi.

this was a LONG time ago that the 44psi spike discussion happened.. like shortly after i joined the board, some 5 years ago.

[theman53]

zukgod I believe...and his pile of turbos in the garage. Either way it was someone on here as I remember that number too.