Author Topic: Stock vw t3 turbo compressor upgrade  (Read 17023 times)

Reply #15May 03, 2009, 07:59:12 am

subsonic

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« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2009, 07:59:12 am »
Yes, I k24 is bigger by a small amount.  I was just asking the question about the t3, because there appears to be more t3 compressors available to experiment with then there are kkk compressors.
I figured that it might be a economical upgrade to try.  You would not have to change much on the engine.  The dowpipe would stay the same as well as the manifold and oil lines.  I am sure there are some nice comprssor variations that would work well for paricular setups.
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Reply #16May 03, 2009, 09:49:27 am

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« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2009, 09:49:27 am »
Thats the reason i'm going to use a Turbo Dodge T-3. Its got a .43 A/R on the Comp side so it's a bit better flowing than the VW T-3. Plus its free!!!! :D  :D

But seriously, the T-3's are super easy to find. All sorts of OE's used them; Ford, Saab, Dodge, Mercedes Benz, and VW. Plus, there are all sorts of different housings that were used. They just seem a bit more cost effective.

Reply #17May 03, 2009, 10:06:11 am

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« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2009, 10:06:11 am »
I think if you are decent at reading the maps, and you know what you want your engine to do, you can find a compressor that will offer improvements.  Besides if you can find a unit that is of a newer design, perhaps the wheel itself will offer gains by improved design compared to a 24 year old wheel.  Not saying the stock wheel and comp housing are bad, just looking for those small gains.
2009 Jetta TDI Loyal edition, 6-spd. 16V 2.0CR


1985 VW Golf 5-spd, 4-door, 1.6NA  Bought from orig. owner in Savannah with 42,000 miles.
"Making the jump NA to TD" slow but sure.

1980 VW Rabbit LS 5-spd, 4-door 1.6NA almost 450,000miles  RIP