The ULTIMATE Turbo Q&A Thread!
#33
I use Amsoil 20w-50 in my car. All I can say is that stuff is bad ***! Definately worth the money in my opinion. I used to use Mobil1 15w50 but that stuff breaks down pretty quickly. The Amsoil lasts longer under extreme stress vs Mobil1. Then again it does cost 2x of Mobil1 so....lol.
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This question is really for JeffTsai, but I think a lot of the more knowledgeable folks could answers this as well. I've always wondered, since the USDM Supra engine is basically the same as the GS-2jzge:
Q: Will the exhaust manifold from a OEM (93-96 or 97-98) Toyota Supra Turbo directly bolt on to the 2jzge?
This could be a great, inexpensive way to start a turbo build if it can be done.
Q: Will the exhaust manifold from a OEM (93-96 or 97-98) Toyota Supra Turbo directly bolt on to the 2jzge?
This could be a great, inexpensive way to start a turbo build if it can be done.
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This question is really for JeffTsai, but I think a lot of the more knowledgeable folks could answers this as well. I've always wondered, since the USDM Supra engine is basically the same as the GS-2jzge:
Q: Will the exhaust manifold from a OEM (93-96 or 97-98) Toyota Supra Turbo directly bolt on to the 2jzge?
This could be a great, inexpensive way to start a turbo build if it can be done.
Q: Will the exhaust manifold from a OEM (93-96 or 97-98) Toyota Supra Turbo directly bolt on to the 2jzge?
This could be a great, inexpensive way to start a turbo build if it can be done.
#39
BTW: The greddy emanage ultimate is junk if you're seeking to make some serious power.
Last edited by JeffTsai; 11-06-08 at 01:57 PM.
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I built my own oil lines with nascar spec Teflon lined stainless braided hose. If you already have the function7 feed and return flanges then you're half way there. There are some ebay sellers selling turbo oil line kits. I used that for my first turbo setup and it worked just fine. Just don't trust the flanges because I cracked both of the flanges that came in the ebay oil line kit.
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If you have the money and have a good local tuner/dealer then I would go with the HKS. The reason I mention that is because first of all it is not cheap for HKS stuff, and second HKS standalones can only be tuned by an authorized tuner/reseller. You can't get the tuning software without being authorized. It will run you around $4-4.5k or so with everything said and done. Including the wiring and tuning. If you don't have that much money to spend the AEM EMS and Haltech E8 or E11 are all excellent systems to run as well. The AEM and Haltechs will still be in the $2500-3500 range with everything done with depending on which setup you go with. This is only if you take it to a shop to do. If you can install and tune it yourself then you can do it for about half price.
I have the GReddy T78-33d turbo kit for my car, the oil feed/return lines are JUNK. I went to MVP motorsports for the oil feed and return lines. http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...776&SearchYN=N Fit and Finish for a premade kit is superb. And cost is only $225. It is a small price to pay for a premade kit that saves your knuckles and finger tips (for any one that has tried to put together Earl's lines before )
on a side note, I would also recommend the turbo blanket on the top of the page also. Keeps the heat from the turbo at the turbo not in your engine bay. ThermoTec the downpipe as well. As one of our members knows, there is ALOT of wires under the hood on that side of the car to get damaged and mybe even catch on fire because of just how hot the turbo can get.